Comment from closetpoetjester

Exceptional

Certainly a different take on horror Craig but you've tapped into something next level here. I'm thinking horrific.
Your sentence is a story and punchline all rolled into one.
Killer diagnosis. Sixer for you!
Px

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019

Thanks so much for the wonderful shiny stars, Phillippa, and, of course, for the lovely comments. No great result for this one, but I was happy with the results my other Halloweenish pieces got :) Muchas gracias, Craig

reply by closetpoetjester on 15-Nov-2019

Muchas okayias my Aussie brethren haha

Comment from catch22

Exceptional

Wow Craig,this is such a gut kicking write! I cant imagine a more horrifying scenario short of learning one's child is terminally ill. Outstanding word economy and clever use of rhyming to elevate the prose to a poem.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2019

Thanks for the extremely kind words and the wonderful rating, Pam. Both are very much appreciated. I'll stop now, as my response is already longer than the poem :) Cheers, Craig

reply by catch22 on 12-Nov-2019

You are most welcome, Craig.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Craig, this is indeed a horror poem, because I do not know what is more horrific than a death sentence from a doctor. Great job on this imaginative piece!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019

Thanks very much, Melissa. I appreciate the kind comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This thirteen-word horror poem, Prognosis Poor, uses the right words in the right order to send a chilling message for all the readers and especially Mr. Jones.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019

Thanks, Bill. Glad my name is not Jones. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written thirteen word horror poem. The last thing anyone would like to hear is that your time on earth within your loved ones is limited to a few months.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019

Very true, Sandra. Thanks for the kind words and continued support. Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Yes, very clever 13 word horror poem Craig. We all live in hope that we'll never hear those words aimed at us. Congrats on your recent contest win too.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019

Thanks so much, Valda, for the good wishes and the kind comments. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yes, those are some of the most horrible words to hear from a doctor. Hopefully, the doctor would offer more suggestions or a second opinion would be consulted!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019

Thanks for reviewing, Helen. Much appreciated :)

Comment from juliaSjames

Excellent

Fantasy is only a pale reflection of the harsh realities of life. This is an excellent write, CD. I wish you the best in the contest.

Blessings Julia

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019

Thanks for the kind comments, Julia, most appreciated. You're right, fantasy can't hurt us, reality most certainly can. Cheers, Craig

reply by juliaSjames on 06-Nov-2019

Yes indeed, Craig..
Julia

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is indeed a horror story, Craig. We know "some day" we will pass on, but not knowing when may convince us that that day will never come. A fine entry for the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019

Thanks so much, Marilyn. Most grateful for the kind comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written thirteen word horror poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good and very sad, but scary words that would come from a doctor. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019

Thanks so much, Teri. This is the last of the Halloween prompts, I think. None too soon! Cheers, Craig