Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a very clever acrostic 5-7-5. Quite hard to work out for this challenge I would think. A great description of man's best friend so not surprised to see the winners ribbon. Well done Dean.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2014

Thanks, pearl, but I was pretty surprised! Still, I sincerely appreciate your review.:}

Comment from daeneam

Exceptional

Been out for some time... I've missed this wonderful 5-7-5 acrostic... Which appropriately described man's best friend. Congratulations, dear! You deserved it! God bless... c", Mae

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Mae, i truly appreciate that! I hope you get to stick around a while;:)

Comment from mumanoon

Excellent

This was very nicely done acrostic 5,7,5 (DOG). I especially liked the last verse God's reflective grace. Thought provoking. A well deserved win. Congrats!

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

Comment from rod007

Excellent

A great poem that captures the innocence and deep beauty that animals have but that humans sometimes lack. A well deserved win. Well done, Dean

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Rod. I sincerely appreciate that!:)

Comment from madhatter1977

Excellent

An excellent 5-7-5, Dean! Well thought out and laid out for us to ponder. Meaning and double meaning in so few words - very impressive, Pete :)

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks, Pete, and I really appreciate that, my friend. Don't be such a stranger now, you hear? :}

reply by madhatter1977 on 25-Aug-2014

I'll try! :)

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Dean, congratulations on the win for this contest entry. It depicts well the small reflections of God in His amazing creation. Dogs love unconditionally. Well done. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks, GracieAnn, that's very kind of you. I appreciate your complimentary review, my friend.:)

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Congrats on your win of this one, Dean. A great little 5/7/5. Dogs are always sure to warm the heart - especially when we are reminded of their connection to God - So close to being a Palindrome - but not quite.
They are indeed part of God's reflective grace.
Rose.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

thanks, Rose. I appreciate your kind comments and congrats. I'm really glad you liked it.:)

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

Some people think God is a pet. Some think man is a pet of the Gods usually gone wrong not heeding their counsel. I have ofter wondered about the reverse spelling. You explain your thinking about it in fine 5-7-5 verse. Our Golden Retriever is a spirit much loved for her counsel, mainly to look into her deep brown eyes and forget our troubles.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

As my three dogs often allow me to do, Alan. Forget my troubles, if only for a while. It is their loyalty, trust and faith in man that I find truly astounding. We certainly don't deserve it.

Thanks you for your assessment, my friend. Much obliged.

Comment from DSchlosser

Excellent

Don't know who's pet you're referring to. Mine is a complete nutbag, but she tries. Nice poem. I don't quite understand the acrostic stuff. I see that you had the scroll down name of dog and then God as the last name to keep them together. Is that all there is to the structure? Well, besides the 5-7-5.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

Yep, an acrostic contains the name of the poem, spelled downwards, and the 5/7/5 had to reflect something pertaining to the title. That's really all there was to it, 'D'.

Thanks for the review.:)

Comment from forestport12

Excellent

love the contrast and comparison. The "reflective grace of God," felt oh so original and eloquent. I've heard some say a dog has no soul, but I think or hope someday I will see my Rocky, my lab someday in heaven. I think if Adam named the animals he will be there. I loved this.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Stan, and I'm really glad that you liked this one. I appreciate your thoughts and review, my friend.