Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

It's still January 1st. HERE

Well, phooey, I must say, I haven't a gift
to ring in YOUR new year, so I'll set adrift
my wish that your handsel will serve just as verse.
Oh curses, that's selfish! I'll have to rehearse
and find were my muse hid my pen and my rhyme...
Whew! Found it, thank heavens, and it's still on time. :)))

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019

Haha, thanks so much, Dawn. Not only is it still January 1 there, some would say it's still 1987 there! Not me, because I'm not rude ;- ) And certainly not after receiving such a lovely gift :)

Happy New Year to you and Miss Prissy.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Well, well, this past year has certainly gone by in a flash. It seems like yesterday that you started this book.

Applause and six stars for writing a poem a day for the entire year, and for making all of your readers a little smarter each day. Much appreciation to you for that, Craig! I have loved reading your poems (not that I was able to read all of them ... my bad!)

'Handsel' is the perfect word for you to finish off the year with. Great job!

Cheers & Happy New Year!

Connie

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

You have read a great many, Connie, and your reviews have always been wonderful. Thanks so much, and Happy New Year to you :) Craig

Comment from Hugh McDowell

Excellent

Thanks for the New Year's gift and all the other gifts this past year. I have enjoyed learning new words and especially seeing how you incorporate into your writing. May the New Year be a great one for you. Hugh

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Happy New Year to you as well, Hugh. Hope it's full of good things. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very nicely written poem and a new word for us as well. I do enjoy reading and learning your new words with you. I hope and Jane have a wonderful New Year! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Teri. Wishing you and Tom and the family a wonderful 2019. All the best, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Exceptional

This makes me so sad. Can't you find another book of treasured words? I joined FanStory last January and your posts have been one of my favorites. I look so forward to them. I count myself lucky to have been present almost at the outset.

I look forward to your posts next year. I am sure that you will keep it fresh and continue to entertain.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

I'll still post reasonably frequently, I hope. Thanks so much for the wonderful support this past year, Debbie. And thanks for the delightful rating today. Happy New Year to you. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written old year present to end your year's writing this way. I enjoyed your journey with you and I hope you have a wonderful new idea for 2019.

Happy New Year to you and your family too.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. Happy New Year to you as well, and thanks for all the enjoyable reads this past year. Craig

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I have seen handsel in print once or twice, but didn't catch the new year part...yes, good idea, the sharing of unusual words, in my way of thinking. I don't know, the sand in my well of inspiration is scarcely damp anymore...happy new year.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Thanks, and happy new year to you as well. Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Uh oh! What did you do with the book and how did you put an end to it friend, Craig? Hmmmm? lol

Super job in completing the entire year. I still remember the first poems everyone put out, and the reviews too. :)

Great job and worthy of a six star. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

It ran out of steam (words), so it expired due to natural causes, Gloria :)

Thanks so much for the lovely comments and great rating, Gloria. And congratulations on your outstanding achievement!

Cheers,
Craig

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

It has definitely been a wild ride this year, hasn't it, Craig?
Having been ill and in the hospital for much of it, I wasn't always able to contribute as much as I would have liked to.
I certainly enjoyed each and every poem of yours I read and review.
Here's to another great year in 2019.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Dean. I hope 2019 holds better things, health-wise for you. Happy New Year to you.

Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Exceptional

Congratulations for finishing what you started out to do, Craig. In the process, you educated us in such a delightful and creative manner. Thanks for the handsel. I guess the quaaltagh is the one to bring the handsel?

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2018

Haha, that's true, I guess, Helen. Thanks for your support throughout the year, it has been very much appreciated. And thank you for the most delightful gift of stars for this final effort. Craig