Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, a charming write, within an interesting poetry form, one I haven't seen before. It appears to adhere to the form, but regardless, I enjoyed the poem and its wonderful study of natural interplay...

 Comment Written 30-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi Eve; thank you so much for reading and reviewing this pet poem. Leo was an amazing cat,
~patty~

reply by evesayshi on 30-May-2017

You are very welcome, Patty, my pleasure...Eve

Comment from Winslow

Excellent

Dear Mustang Patty,

Just wait my feline pet for the dog will soon be gone and then you can have your turn. (LOL) Only my fervent wish is that gull dang mutt would just up and disappear.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 30-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi Winslow; thank you so much for the amusing review of this poem. Leo was a very patient cat,
~patty~

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

don't think I have ever read a ... diminished hexaverse poem before friend, looks and reads like an interesting and very challenging form. That's why we only have cats(two) in our home : ) Nice! Though I must confess to being a dog lover first and foremost...

 Comment Written 30-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi; thank you for stopping by to read and review my poem about Leo. This poetic form was fun to work with. I currently only have my two dogs, but the times I had both a dog and two cats was interesting!
~patty~

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

Lovely Leo, oh I want to stroke him so badly that silky fur, those gorgeous eyes!A fantastic poem very well executed I have a dog but cats have the number one spot in my heart! Love Meia and well done xx

 Comment Written 30-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi Meia; thank you for dropping by to read this little poem about Leo. He was an incredibly beautiful and sweet cat,
~patty~

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

To be really nit-picking, shouldn't your last stanza just have one one-syllable word?

I'm familiar with the kind of animal jealousy you describe here - we have two cats and three dogs. Pat one and you almost always have to pay attention to all of the others.

Interesting form and an excellent description of the situation.

Steve

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi Steve; thanks for reading and reviewing. Yes, the last stanza should have had only one one syllable word. I wrote this about six years ago, so I can't tell you what I was thinking.

Having multiple pets is a tricky thing. I've had at least two pets in the house for the last twenty years. Howie and Bernie seem to do well with the whole thing, but I've seen other pets, like Leo, really get upset. (Leo would sulk for hours.)
Thanks for reading,
~patty~

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Ah, a jealous cat! I never had the pleasure or displeasure to own a dog and a cat at the same time, but I grasped the pet rivalry of your poem:

She is with that dog
Like she is each morn
Tired of sharing
How Leo wishes dog
Had never been born

At last, like the movie All About Eve, Leo seizes an opportunity to have his time with the owner, or at least with her pillow.

Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi Andre; thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed this little poem about Leo. He was an incredible cat, and I still miss him after five years.
~patty~

Comment from XGoneX

Excellent

Hi Patty,
your poem made me smile. You do personalize pets so well both in your prose and poetry. It' a skill I don't have. Leo is still jealous of the dog in the house.
Happy Leo
His time -- excellent ending.

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Hi; thanks for reading this poem. I'm glad it made you smile. Leo was one of the best cats I ever had the pleasure to share a house with,
~patty~

Comment from johnwilson

Excellent

This poem is so beautiful to me, as it states a familiar emotion in new words. The flow is perfect...no unnecessary words or punctuation and has the thoughts of a cat.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and reread it a few times. Thank you!

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

thank you so much for your time to read and review. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem,
~patty~

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I've not seen this style before, but your story about Leo, patiently (or not) waiting his turn works well and you set a scene that is easy to visualize. Well written Patty
Cute photo of Leo (I'm presuming)
cheers
valda

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

Hi Valda; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from poetsteve15

Excellent

Don't all cats know that they rule the house? Mine sure does at least. LOL a great poem and picture to go with it. So many don't do the art work to finish a story or poem.

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

Hi; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your comments. Leo thoughthe ruled the house. He just couldn't be on the ground when Harley was in the room,
~patty~

reply by poetsteve15 on 29-May-2017

my cat is big chicken too he runs and hides everytime the door bell rings