Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

A beautifully structured acrostic and the colored letters make it easy to see the word. Opulence at the cost of others is unnecessary. I do agree humans are more likely to be prone to envy and greed. Although animals are prone to the same but are not as wasteful. Life is pretty horrible among the animals.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019

I agree, Helen. Particularly among the ones that happen to encounter humans somewhere along the way! Thanks so much for the kind comments, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

I have written what I believe is a wonderful acrostic poem for this contest, but this tops it, in my honest opinion. Meter and rhyme are impeccable -- in an acrostic, no less -- and the message is brutal truth.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019

Thanks for the delightful stellar rating and the wonderful comments, Dawn. As for the rest, someone else will be the judge of that! I intend to catch up on some reviewing in the next few hours, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you've produced. Cheers, most grateful. Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 19-Nov-2019

You're very welcome. :)

Comment from Susan X Smith

Excellent

This is an excellent entry for the Acrostic contest, meeting all specifications. The rhyme scheme is well thought out and the message is worth hearing.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019

Thanks for the very kind words, Susan. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

You are right. One percent controls most of the wealth, and often at the expense of others. How do you fire someone or lay them off and then consider them a parasite if they need help? I'm sure those people will pay in the end.

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 Comment Written 16-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019

Thanks for reviewing, Cindy. Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, I really like the sentiment in this acrostic, which is difficult to pull off a coherent message in. Excellent use of form and natural sounding end rhymes. Informative notes as well.

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 Comment Written 16-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2019

Thanks so much, Pam. I appreciate the kind comments. Hope you are well :) Cheers, Craig