Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

This poem is pretty much delightful, to me. I think there were actually little synapse bursts of delight in my brain when I read:
"Consonance clearly creates consternation;
Oh wait, I'm sorry-- that's alliteration."

As an acrostic, it wasn't forced, which is something I tend to feel with acrostics. The flow was very smooth, to the point of it being acrostic almost forgotten. And I really do love your poetic wit, a clever slice that tends to make me lift my head and take notice. There is an injected voice that is pleasing and fun.

I admit, I was a little sad when the last thing you wrote that showed up in my inbox was deleted from viewing. It's a treat to see what you come up with next.

I really enjoyed this.

Turtle.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Hi Turtle,
Thanks for the lovely review - it got my day off to a great start! I'm not sure what you mean by something being deleted from viewing? Have a great day :)

Craig.

reply by --Turtle. on 17-Sep-2015

It was awhile ago, but not that long ago, unless I'm confused, which is possible. I got an automatic email saying you posted something, and when I clicked on it to read, it said, post deleted or disabled from viewing. If you didn't delete anything, it could be a fanstory glitch.

reply by Anonymous Member on 20-Sep-2015

It was awhile ago, but not that long ago, unless I'm confused, which is possible. I got an automatic email saying you posted something, and when I clicked on it to read, it said, post deleted or disabled from viewing. If you didn't delete anything, it could be a fanstory glitch.

Comment from TPAC

Exceptional

Motivating in its well defined structuring of lines writer in this composition excels with strong thought-provoking conveyances. A great shout.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Thanks you so much, TPAC, for the very generous six star rating, and the lovely comments. Both are much appreciated.

Craig.

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Well written poem that defines the different tools used in creating poetry in terms not poets can easily understand. Easy to see why this won the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Thank you, Brett, for the very much appreciated comments. You are very kind. Craig.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Well done, with this acrostic poem, most adeptly written, the promotion came late, but it's worthily clever enough to be promoted! I enjoyed this most wonderfully composed and artistically present, articulate and a very worth winner, well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Thank you, Roy, for your kind comments. It only needed a few more reviews to reach the magic 25, so I thought I'd invest a few bucks and hope. Much appreciated, Craig.

reply by royowen on 17-Sep-2015

Here's hoping Craig, well done. Roy,

Comment from anabellapongasi

Excellent

This is a very nicely done acrostic, very clever and fun to read. Not surprising that you won the contest. Congratulations to you! Great job! I really enjoyed reading this.
Blessings,
Anabella

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Thanks, Anabella, for your really kind comments - they're much appreciated :)

Craig.

Comment from lightink

Exceptional

This is incredibly potent writing!
Clever, funny, skillful and has a message conveyed by the entertaining style!
Yes, I do believe we need to know what we are doing :)!
All right, take my very last six stars for the week! It's well deserved, just like winning the contest! Congratulations!
It goes up to my book shelf!
Warmly,
Lightink

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2015

Thank you so much, Lightink, for your wonderful review. And thank you too for the generous six stars! I'm glad you enjoyed it, all the best.

Craig.

Comment from NJK62

Excellent

A wonderful poem that is very witty and appropriate. The knowledge that you display in the content of your poem is supported by an excellent command of the poem's form. I loved the enjambment joke, which is achieved by making the enjambment line echo what you're saying. I also like the way you use rhyme to deliver the punchlines: e.g. consternation/alliteration. The poem finishes with an effective use of well-known idioms to reinforce the notion contained in the last line that writing poetry is not easy and requires effort and study! This is a very accomplished poem. Thanks for posting it.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015

Thanks for the lovely and thoughtful review, NJK62. Your kind words are much appreciated.

Craig.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Exceptional

Hi CD, Congratulations on your win. This is so witty and fun to read. And what makes it so terrific is that each line stayed strong from beginning to end. Of course the cherry on the Sunday is that it's an acrostic. Clever, clever, clever. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015

Thanks so very much, Lou for the great review, and the sixer! Both are very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed :)

Craig.

Comment from Benjamin Valencia

Excellent

Hi CD Richards, Congrats on winning. I could see why you were chosen...You definitely earned the win with a masterfully woven gem here. Nice word play. "Enjambment" That's a new one for me. Take care and cheers.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015

Thank you Benjamin, for your very kind comments. They are greatly appreciated. Craig.

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

Yes, you had some fun with this piece. Nice acrostic form and the words flow so well. "Enlightened folk don't write in couplets that rhyme;"???? - this bit I would question - in jest only. Best wishes in the contest
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015

Thank you, John, for your very kind review. Your comments are much appreciated - Craig.