Comment from onebrit

Excellent

Classic story telling. Why does the mongoose always win, and why does the cobra fall for it every time. Life is like that too. I so enjoy the way you write, you use rhyme so well, and your descriptions are terrific, wish I had a 6 for you.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

No sixes necessary, my dear friend. I'm just here to entertain and inspire, if I can. Your kind comments are worth far more to me that any six star rating. :)

Comment from vapros

Excellent

Shades of Rikki Tikki Tavi! A fine bit of story in a rhyme, and the mongoose wins again. With your customary decoration, this was most entertaining. Well done.

Bill

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch, Bill. I'm really glad you liked this. :)

Comment from GWHARGIS

Exceptional

He sure would be proud. I liked the tale of the two foes. reat dialogue and written in a rhythmic way. Nice story in a poem. You have action and adventure and a moral of forts. Very nicely done. You can always tell when I get hooked on the History channel. It just has to come out. Great job.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Ha ha, you got that right, GWHARGIS. I watch Animal Planet so much in fact, I'm starting to speak Chimpanzee, LOL.

Thanks for the great review and six stars! :)

Comment from CALLAHANMR

Excellent

Hi Dean:)
I never tire of Animal Planet, there's so much to learn. I already knew about the daily battles between deadly cobras and hungry mongooses (Is this silly sounding word really the plural of mongoose?), but your lively story in a poem makes this event memorable.

You create great visual imagery and show qhy the unsxpected outcome happens,. It is a most enjoyable poem.

I must tell you of another unpredictable battle, which I observed more than once. I once had a large goat herd on our western Kansas ranch. This was in serious rattlesnake country and those venomous monsters posed a real danger to most livestock, but not my wily goats. When goats found a rattlesnake, they provoked it to strike, but fast as the strike might be, it always missed the goats. They quickly reared up in the air and while the rattlesnake lay stretched out on the ground, a goat would bring it's shape hooves down behind the snake's head.

Surprisingly only a light blow behind the head will kill even the largest Diamondbacks.

Thank you for sharing your story. I always like your SPAG-free writing.

Roger

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Wow, that's pretty cool info, Roger, and I am going to have to research what makes them know how to do that, then write a poem about it. I'll be sure to dedicate it to you for the inspiration.

Thanks again, my friend. Always a pleasure.:)

Comment from billscott

Excellent

Not sure if what I enjoy more...your poetry or the information lesson following it.

Love the overall appeal, Dean.

Stay inspired!

Animal planet channeled or not...lol.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thank for the compliment, Bill. You do the same, buddy! :)

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I had never thought of anything have a cobra for dinner but the food chain must go on. I learned a lot from your author notes. Great poem Dean.
teresa

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thanks, Teresa. Your reviews are always an inspiration to me, and I appreciate it! :)

Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

VERY EXTREMLY INTERESTING!
Dean you should write a series of animal stories along
this line. I was amused by the art work.

Your Friend,
Jerry

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thanks a million, Jerry. I was thinking about doing that very thing. Do you think there would be enough interest in it? I really appreciate your kind comments and review, my friend. :)

reply by GE Parson on 04-Sep-2014

Yes I think there would, writing about them as you have a good way of hlding on atrtention.

However I will no be eading them as this will
be finalcorrespondane; do to financial Ireasons cannot reactivate my congtract .

reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014

Aw, man! I really hate to see you go, Jerry. You're one of the good guys!

Well, you be sure to keep in touch. I send you my email address.

Dean

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi...I remember Riki Tiki Tavi...a child's story(excuse me I digress)
This was a super animal poem...keep watching Animal Kingdom or NAtional GEo...
I like the interplay between these tow combatants...and the end is a great thing...
I enjoyed this wee furry and scaly romp...
padumachitta

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, padu, and I'm afraid I'm hooked on that station now, thanks to my 17 year old daughter! I rally appreciate the review, my friend! :)

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is yet another exciting and interesting poem that the author has created with this piece of work. I love watching wildlife programs too. The eternal struggle between the animals is a very exciting thing to watch.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

I agree, Tomes. They are really something. Thanks for the great review, and I hope all is well with you & yours. :)

reply by Tomes Johnston on 04-Sep-2014

All is well, thank you. Take care.

reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014

You do the same, Tomes. :}

Comment from Kenneth Schaal

Excellent

I read this earlier but was to tired to comment, rested, I believe I will. You put a good story into this verse, and line by line is enjoyable reading. Kenny

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch, Kenny. I really appreciate that. Now, get some rest, my friend. I await your next write! :)