Comment from earthlybeing

Excellent

What a sad life for such a majestic animal that belongs in the wild. People will do much for money even imprison such a creature. Well done. Thanks, Jeanette

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008

Thanks so much my friend for a lovely review! xoxoxoxoxo

Comment from Russel Chale

Excellent

Great poem, Chris. It reverberates with emotion and has a strong affect on the reader. Good rhythm and rhyme.

At [least] captive animals are now kept in much better conditions

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008

Yes, I think we're finally doing right by them after all this time. I'm glad you enjoyed this one my friend. Your encouragement is always appreciated xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from SunlitWhisper

Excellent

I'm so glad that I've found your poem it is so pure and touches the center of every heart IMHO. I remember watching the lions etc. Also when I was small but I was so in awe of them at the time that it was not until much later that I felt bad about them being in cages. Great read Well done.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008

Thanks so much SunlitWhisper. I'm glad you enjoyed this. It's one of those things, looking back on childhood, where one wonders what on earth these creatures did 'wrong' to be kept in cages. At least they're kept in much better conditions now. AGain, thanks so much fo ryour comments and review xoxoxoxoxxo

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

in your note - at least - you wrote at lease You have an excellent rhythm and rhyme that makes this easy to read out loud - I love the idea of a small child counting the bars as he watched the majestic tiger pace in confinement and his plea to his dad to set the animal free despite adult logic that justifies captivity

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 Comment Written 12-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008

Thanks so much adew for your great review and comments; they're much appreciated xoxoxoxoxxo

Comment from damevictoria

Excellent

I also hate to see wild animals crowded into a small cage, that is why I very seldom go to a zoo. The poem was well written and I didn't spot any flaws.

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 Comment Written 12-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008

Thank you so much damevictoria (love the name!). I'm happy you enjoyed this xoxoxoxoxoxo