Comment from royowen

Excellent

Top animal is a prestigious place to be a top-ranked animal, or at least think that you are. We have had two cats or three, (if one counts the the time a neutered Persian male would manoeuvre my elder daughter out from her pillow so he could occupy it) that have held the "pillow spot" at my wife's head. Beautifully written Patty, I love your pet stories, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

reply by royowen on 28-May-2017

Yes we've only got one left, we're reluctant to get more, they might outlive us, Roy

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I love my pets. The cats now outnumber the dog. All are quite old. Your poem content pleases me, and though I never heard of the diminished hexaverse, you seem to follow the form. Fivers.

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from estory

Excellent

I like the way the rhythm of this poem captures the cat's thinking, his feeling, and how the poem kind of starts a bit tense and then unwinds into this cat laying down on a pillow and letting all its anxieties go. estory

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This shows how jealous pets can be of other pets that take away their master's love.
It also shows how loving and loyal they are to owners.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

reply by dragonpoet on 28-May-2017

You're welcome. Pets never are.

Joan

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

I have not come across this form before, but what an excellent match to content it is here, as the time tick down and the cat's long wai for his time gets shorter so do the lines in sympathy. At last it is the dog's turn for the jealousay kick. I loved it.

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

Hi Jim; thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from MaggieF

Excellent

Lovely cat picture. This is lovely, I know my dogs would be very jealous if I had a cat. The poem flows well and tells a good story of 'wait and good things will come' Leo's time came. MaggieF

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

Hi Maggie; thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from KL Williams

Excellent

Great poem! I thought it had nice flow and imagery. As someone that has had both dogs and cats I can definitely relate. Dogs need so much attention, it's a good thing cats are patient! :)

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

This is an interesting form that I had never heard of. Thanks for explaining in the notes.
I love the picture of Leo, he is cute... and seems to be patient too.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

Hi Maria; thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

reply by Heather Knight on 28-May-2017

Sorry to hear that. It's sad when a pet dies.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

And why not. A nice little write about an animal that holds me near, mine having his own little quirks.
Almost picture the scene in front of me.
Nicely done. Never seen this form before, so always learning. Yet, regardless...it is the outcome which is key.
My best wishes.
RG

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~

Comment from bookishfabler

Excellent

I'm sure I mentioned I'm not much of a poetry expert, just read what I like. I liked this. I never really had cats and dogs at the same time, but have lived with several cats for a long time, and several dogs for some time, including now. I know those different temperaments. The great thing about cats is being able to be at work and they don't care. As for my puppies, always will be puppies, not so much. I come home after a few hours and they go nuts. I love that.
hugs Heidi

 Comment Written 27-May-2017

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reply by the author on 28-May-2017

Hi Heidi; thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem about Leo. I revived this in order to honor Leo's memory. He has been gone from my life for about five years now, but never gone from my heart,
~patty~