Submit a Poem
Get Your Premium Membership
spacer
Pinterest button

craig cornish's Blog

About craig cornish
(Show Details...)
Bloggers Photo

I started writing poetry as a young boy, actually they were lyrics to melodies I would invent, performed before the captive audience of Mom and Dad, who were, at least outwardly entertained.  Let’s face it, if you can’t please a loving family it’s probably not a good idea to take your show on the road.  I started writing poems in high school for English and Lit. classes and through college, some for courses, some for loves, and some---just because.  Sold some lyrics for ads and had some writings published.  Then life struck—marriage, family, work, and I didn’t write another poem for years, well, maybe a few.  Then just over a year ago I was searching for inspiration for a eulogy because a friend’s Dad had died and my search lead me to Poetry Soup and the fine poets who reside here.  I have learned more here than in all of my English and Literature classes combined.  I can think of many names that have been particularly inspirational but truly it is the whole—this creative melting pot…Poetry Soup---Thank You


 

Most Recent Blog Post


No Santa !!
Blog Posted:12/1/2012 7:04:00 AM

 

Chris and Ruben have ruined Christmas forever for my Granddaughter as you can see in this picture---she cried all day--thanks guys. (She saw what they wrote on the blogs about no Santa Claus) Gonna sic PD on you!! Good thing Grandson is too little to know.



LOL
Please Login to post a comment
 
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 4:08:00 AM
    So that me and your Grandkids they ruined chrissy for then Craig.. Fingers crossed the Eater bunny is real or they'll crucify that too lol.. p.s such cute littlens xx

    Login to Reply
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 12:22:00 AM
    I love you, Craig! : ) I wrote a blog just for you! Enjoy it!

    Login to Reply
    O. Avatar Ruben O. Date: 12/2/2012 12:22:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    God (not Santa) bless your beautiful grandkids!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 11:07:00 PM
    Ha ha! Craig, you are such a corn-dog! See, this is the type of response that I actually enjoy. I like to watch how people react....it truly tickles me. When people react in too serious of a tone, it just makes them look even more loony. This blog is hilarious.

    Login to Reply
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 7:45:00 PM
    ;-) ;-) :-) pedd pd pd pd please do not leave we love you :-) pdddddd

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    tell PD not to go......... ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) i will smile from now on... she said this is not a happy place ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pd pd pd ............. no no
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 5:12:00 PM
    Please---Chris and Ruben--only kidding guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    please guys bother peeeee deeeeee. she metioned she is leaving :-( :-( :-( pd she is leaving :-) :-) :-) peddeee pd PD
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 5:10:00 PM
    Joyce, your comment is priceless and says everything that needs to be said. I love you my Lady and thank you for--well--being the Mom of the soup we all need!!!!!!

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 8:21:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    joyce # 1 mum.......... sara a sweet lady mum... ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) all the smiles are for you ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pddddd ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pd pd pd PD
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:49:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) all the smiles are for you ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pddddd ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pd pd pd PD
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    peddee;-) ha .... ha....... your blog is funny
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:36:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    pd pd :- ) where are you
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:28:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ha ha...I called her and Sara K... my soup mom... before you did... :-) :-)... pd
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 4:00:00 PM
    LOL What a HOOT as they say east of Quebec--She is fed up with everyone wanting to take her picture and not even crying---I can dig it--not that anyone gives a whatever about taking my picture but these kids are what this time of year is about--and every time of year for that matter--and perhaps we will--if we try-- end up with--a better world...........

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:42:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    pd pd pd pd pd ;-) I do not blame her. I'd seen to many pics. peeeeeeeeeeddddddddddeeeeeeee why r you leaving pppppppppeeeeeeedddddddddd ;-) ;-) ;-0 pddddd
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:38:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    pedee, ;-) please do not leave. ;-) ;-) ;-) pd
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 2:34:00 PM
    She is jealous of you holding the baby.... Craig... sweet blog....love the true meaning behind it..... xox...pd

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 8:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    sorry i heard PD was leaving : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:41:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    pd ;-) ........;-0 PD....... pd ha ha ha ha. please do not leave. I will tell eveyone. you told me you are leaving
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    pd;-) ;-0 ;-0 pd
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 1:46:00 PM
    No Craig she is playing Beek a boo with you, your grandson is just putting it away, lovely children. You lookd so proud...Seren you,

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 8:12:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    peek a boo ......... sorry i heard PD's leaving : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd
    Roberts Avatar Seren Roberts Date: 12/1/2012 1:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    sorry a roaming you or maybe a ewe.
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 11:22:00 AM
    Beautiful Grandchildren! Light & Love

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 8:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    really !!!!!!!!!!!!! really !!!!!!!!!!!!
    A  Avatar Poet Destroyer A Date: 12/1/2012 3:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Craig.... my granddaughter...is my world....lol
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 11:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    One of the things that makes it all worthwhile Deb!!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 10:13:00 AM
    All happy children live in two worlds. They know the difference, believe me, between the real and imaginary. Would we ban all fairy tales? I remember hearing my mom and dad filling our stockings after we were all safely in bed.. I could feel the love in the room and I would not have shattered their illusion that I believed in Santa Claus for any grand gift. Were a child to ask me outright and seriously is there a Santa Claus, I would not lie but I would explain that it is a game adults like to play. Joyce

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    i'd seen joyce ................ .....first ........tell PD not to go......... ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) i will smile from now on... she said this is not a happy place ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pd pd pd ............. no no ;-) ;-) PD
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 11:37:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Funny you say that Joyce I recall playing along for one year cause I thought it made them happy--good turnaround Joyce!!! Leave it to you!!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 9:19:00 AM
    Craig my friend I have to warn you and everybody else do not read my Christmas poem when I post it...ha ha ha ....David

    Login to Reply
    Williams Avatar David Williams Date: 12/1/2012 4:57:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi Craig I believe in touching base now and again, after all we are all only human....have a peaceful weekend...David
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 11:44:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    David I think everyone here tries to steer away from your propensity toward tasteless poems. LOL -- Now we'll have to look--curiosity factor attracts every time!!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 8:55:00 AM
    haha, I love Patricia's reply. and Craig, it's hard for me to know when a Republican is joking. heehee

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 8:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    this is no joke........... sorry i heard PD's leaving : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd : -( ;-( :-( :-( :-( pd
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 9:09:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Like the old saying "I didn't know he drank till I saw him sober one time"--that goes with me but substitute joking and serious.
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 8:27:00 AM
    There is no Santa??

    Login to Reply
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 12:33:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I was only kidding Patricia--It's Chris that says that---so it's OK !!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 7:59:00 AM
    Guys, it's not true---and she's only 4 in this picture!! AD you're too easy!!

    Login to Reply
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 8:23:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    And the computer is well guarded!!
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 7:58:00 AM
    ok, you got me again, Craig. I just now noticed you had put an LOL after that reply to my comment. I actually was taking your reply to me seriously. good grief!! By the way, you make a great Santa Claus holding that baby.

    Login to Reply
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 8:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Too funny!! HOHOHO
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 7:41:00 AM
    Awh bless xx

    Login to Reply
    Ivy D Avatar Sandy Ivy D Date: 12/1/2012 7:58:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pd pd pd do not go. You are what makes this place happy ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) pddddddd pdddddd
  1. Date: 12/1/2012 7:36:00 AM
    hahaha, I hope you meant this as a joke because it sure is funny to me!

    Login to Reply
    Dietrich Avatar Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/1/2012 7:55:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    dang, I WOULD have to be he first one here to see it as a joke. Craig, she had to learn one day. From the picture, she looks to be older than I was when I learned the truth . It's nice an entire family can use this website, but I wish it were only for adults and let's say, children above 12. Too much stuff here not even for a 12 year old. One needs to monitor activity here for younger ones.
    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 12/1/2012 7:40:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I couldn't be more serious Andrea--and I'm sick about it!-----------------------------LOL

My Past Blog Posts

 
Bob Quigley
Date Posted: 5/24/2013 7:58:00 PM
Old 45's
Date Posted: 5/23/2013 7:46:00 PM
Some More Clarification on The Lyric Contest
Date Posted: 5/20/2013 3:55:00 PM
Typewriter Contest Finalized
Date Posted: 5/20/2013 9:33:00 AM
New Contest--Write lyrics to Pierre Bensusan's Le Jardin d'Adonis
Date Posted: 5/17/2013 3:39:00 PM
Sinatra Snippet
Date Posted: 5/14/2013 7:41:00 AM
Poem from the B.C. Comic Strip this AM
Date Posted: 5/12/2013 7:03:00 AM
Another Lyric for Tim's Blog
Date Posted: 5/10/2013 11:25:00 AM
Castro Screw
Date Posted: 5/9/2013 6:43:00 PM
Haiku
Date Posted: 5/2/2013 4:52:00 PM
Worst Poem
Date Posted: 4/24/2013 3:21:00 PM
Enough Said!!
Date Posted: 4/22/2013 3:38:00 PM
The Rose
Date Posted: 4/19/2013 11:50:00 AM
Marathon Update
Date Posted: 4/19/2013 7:11:00 AM
New Contest--The Typewriter
Date Posted: 4/17/2013 3:38:00 PM
Tissue Box Contest Judged
Date Posted: 4/17/2013 10:01:00 AM
Limerick rhyme scheme
Date Posted: 4/2/2013 4:25:00 PM
Gone till next week.
Date Posted: 4/1/2013 3:24:00 PM
Robin
Date Posted: 3/27/2013 1:34:00 PM
Pearl contest judged
Date Posted: 3/22/2013 1:30:00 PM
Hehe
Date Posted: 3/22/2013 9:36:00 AM
Kids
Date Posted: 3/17/2013 9:53:00 AM
Because these are Serious Times
Date Posted: 3/15/2013 8:32:00 AM
Paper is not Dead !
Date Posted: 3/13/2013 1:37:00 PM
Some Know How to Live
Date Posted: 3/9/2013 1:54:00 PM

My Poems

12345678
Date PostedPoem TitleFormCategories
5/23/2013Senryu 1Senryufunny,
5/22/2013Seven HaikusHaikulove,
5/22/2013The Sirens' SongTerzanellelife,
5/17/2013Crimson PassionRhymepassion,
5/16/2013Linda's SongFree verse (vers libre)dedication,
5/16/2013The Belated DebutanteQuatrainfunny,
5/15/2013Life's WavesFree verse (vers libre)life,
5/14/2013Too YoungPantoumdad,death,
5/14/2013Five MinutesFree verse (vers libre)introspection,
5/10/2013GreenTankalove,
5/7/2013To LilyQuatrainbirthday,
5/6/2013In Silence I StoodVillanellelife,love,
5/4/2013Blue GardeniaFree verse (vers libre)love,
5/4/2013merlotHaikunature,
5/3/2013SophisticationFree verse (vers libre)life,
4/29/2013A Ripple in TimeFree verse (vers libre)hope,life,
4/25/2013Evolution Worst PoemFree verse (vers libre)life,
4/21/2013Life's LessonsBlank verselife,
4/21/2013The Otters PlaySonnetlife,
4/20/2013FriendshipAcrosticfriendship,
4/20/2013Dragon SlayersFree verse (vers libre)life,
4/19/2013In The MeadowSonnetwar,
4/18/2013Haiku ap1813Haikunature,
4/16/2013Synathroesmic CatCoupletfunny,
4/14/2013 MoonFree verse (vers libre)moon,
12345678

My Photos


Fav Poems

1234
Poem TitleFormCategories
ViolinPersonificationdeath,love,sadworld,rose,
Evening WalkFree verse (vers libre)introspection,life,nature
The Sowing Free verse (vers libre)devotion
Why I WeepItalian Sonnetnatureme,
LONG DISTANT DREAMRhymenature
An Invitation to DanceSonnetmusic,nature,
Secrets of the StreamFree verse (vers libre)introspection,nature
GrandpaCoupletchildhood,loss,sadold,chi
Double PhantasyFree verse (vers libre)loss,mystery,sad
Something of a DreamerFree verse (vers libre)life,
Silver StrandsBiolove,mother,me,silver,
Montage PoetryLyrichappiness,history,uplifti
A Mutual passionBlank verseromance,longing,longing,l
Spring ReturnedRondeauhappiness,love,people,sou
January--Miss Doom and GloomPersonificationimagination,nature,new ye
MagicAcrosticfantasy,imagination,smile
Wind PowerRhymenature,
Gold StarNarrativechildhood,war,war,star,bl
FIRST CHERUBIC CHANCELyricmystery,uplifting
Circle of LifeRhymedeath,introspection,life,
New EnglandRhymenature,seasons,
If EverSonnetfaith,hope,inspirational,
ALL FOR HONORQuatrainlost love,sad,sleep,
THE HOURSSonneton writing and words,time
EULOGY FOR THE ELDON GALLERY, WATERLOOFree verse (vers libre)art,life,places,sad,grand
1234

Fav Poets

PoetCountry 
Becca Lucas United States Flag United States Read