Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Well he should have learnt to keep his mouth shut, then maybe he wouldn't be 'The widow's husband' Cheeky little Lune poem Craig, very clever.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2019

He should have taken your advice, Valda. Thanks muchly :) Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This lune poem, A Widow's Husband, has the right set up and finds that the dearly departed was a guy with an acerbic wit which might have led to his departure.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019

Thanks, Bill. Poor guy, he had the misfortune to marry someone who was lacking both supermodel looks and a sense of humour. Some blokes have it tough ;-)

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

This is a very meaningful write... a lot of implied meanings are imbedded inside this stark verse. The callousness of a husband can be so damaging... to him... :)

Well written and good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019

Haha, spot on, Melissa. Well, in this case, at least. Thanks for the good wishes and kind comments. Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol! I don't think that would be too generous. I would compliment him on his great imagination in the dark. Fun little poem using the title and description to come up with a humorous story!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

Thanks so much, Helen. I guess she just had no sense of humour :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Is this like "You're the prettiest fat woman that I have ever seen."
Or, "You look great for your age."
It took me a second to catch your backhanded compliment. That means it's subtle, and good.
Plus, the title and photo complete the package. Nice entry.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

Don't ask me to answer questions like this, Debbie. It took me two black eyes to discover that the correct answer to "Does this dress make me look fat?" is not "No, I think it's all the chocolate you shove in your mouth."

Of course I'm kidding... I have no desire to end up like our friend here (nor reason to make such a comment, I should add!)

Thanks so much,
Craig

reply by Debbie Pope on 02-Dec-2019

I knew you would have a wonderful response. Your response is even funnier than your lune.

Comment from Rmocruz

Excellent

In my case, I was given a second chance. Divorce!
Your photo-art selection well enhances your humorous lune.
Great post in such brevity.
Best wishes in contest!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

According to some, he got the easier option! ;-)

Thanks for the kind comments and good wishes.

Craig

reply by Rmocruz on 02-Dec-2019

I will find out eventually Craig.
You're welcome!
~ Rich

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

OMG, how dumb do you think women are? Who's going to prison for HIM?(HAHAHAHAHA!) Errrrr, wait a minute... uhhhh, yeah, okay, that dumb. Some. HAHAHAHA! Don't you think you should classify this as humor? Satire? ANYthing but general? HAHAHAHAHA!

(Who has the tar? I've got the feathers...)

Jus' kiddin', Craig. A rail might be better. *grin* (Love it.)

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

Now, if I'd fagged it as "humour", I wouldn't have had the fun of seeing how many don't identify it as that ;-)

Many thanks for the fun review, Dawn :)

Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 02-Dec-2019

ROFL - masochist.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

The cold light of day holds many surprises. None of us looks our best the morning after the night before. Soft lights and a surfeit of alcohol have cemented many an unfortunate liaison!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

So true, Tony. Still, I think it's best not to mention to one's spouse the benefits of beer goggles! Much appreciated, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is really amusing. His left-handed compliment sealed his fate. You've said a lot in a little space. Clever wording. Best of luck in the contest with this entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes, Marilyn. Appreciated much. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Lune poem. It seems the widow's husband told the wrong girl in the dark that she looks beautiful and made his final mistake with those last words.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019

He most certainly won't repeat that mistake, Sandra. Many thanks, Craig