Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

Congrats on second place. I have to admit I missed the voting for this contest. I love that your dog is named Mina, but the fact she walks you is comical.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Oh, thank you, Russell. I am glad you enjoyed this comical, award-winning Senryu about Mina and me. Thanks for your review.

Comment from artemis53

Excellent

I do love irony. To turn the tables on another is a finely honed art. I see your portrayal often in the gated communities and find it to be hilarious.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, artemis53, for your generous review. I am glad you grasped my poem's irony you see in gated communities daily.

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

What a great satori line! Funny fall humor. Role reversal! Ha ha ha. Unusual opening line...made me smiles. Love the image of the dog walking the man and the use of GRIPPING too. My mom's dog would always lead the way and pull us along...so driven! Ha ha ha.Superb alliterative two word closing line. Made me chuckle. Fine consonance of L as well.


Great job dear friend. Bravo!
Happy pats on the head to Mina

Love,
rd

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Rama, for your enthusiastic review of my Senryu which placed second in the contest. I went through ten drafts and two walks with Mina over the course of two days when I read and studied all 500 haiku in Jack Kerouac's "Book of Haikus." During our walks, I paid attention to both what Mina and I were doing and distilled that in my poem. Some of my final changes includes "nose sniffing autumn" instead of "sniffing autumn wind," "gripping leash" , "role reversal" instead of "reversal of roles."

Mina and I are thrilled with the response to our poem. I even gave her your pats on her head. Thanks.

reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Rama, for your enthusiastic review of my Senryu which placed second in the contest. I went through ten drafts and two walks with Mina over the course of two days when I read and studied all 500 haiku in Jack Kerouac's "Book of Haikus." During our walks, I paid attention to both what Mina and I were doing and distilled that in my poem. Some of my final changes includes "nose sniffing autumn" instead of "sniffing autumn wind," "gripping leash" , "role reversal" instead of "reversal of roles."

Mina and I are thrilled with the response to our poem. I even gave her your pats on her head. Thanks.

reply by rama devi on 10-Sep-2016

Thanks for sharing, my creative friend. So interesting! :)

Big smiles, rd

reply by rama devi on 10-Sep-2016

PS congrats on placing second!

reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

Thank you, Rama, I am thrilled.

reply by rama devi on 11-Sep-2016

:-)))

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Sis Cat, what a fun senryu to read. Yes, this does seem the case a lot
that animals walk their people. Love the thought of them both
enjoying the autumn scents together.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Judith, for your generous review. Yes, Mina and I composed with poem during our scent-sniffing walks together. It placed second in the contest. Thanks again.

Comment from rbutner

Excellent

Great senryu. As a dog lover I especially appreciate it, and the story of your Mina. I see why you placed in the contest; well done.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Yes, rbutner, Mina and I are quite thrilled by the second place finish for our poem. Dog lovers like you everywhere appreciated our poem. Thanks.

Comment from jaded831

Exceptional

I really enjoyed your poem. It gave me a laugh early in the day and set me off in good mood. I can visualize this poem. Great theme, easy to read and understand. A reader can't Ask for anything more.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, jaded831, for your generous, six star review of this poem that placed second in the contest. I am thrilled that reviewers like you found this poem easy to visualize, read, and understand. Thank you for your review.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Sis Cat

= LOL! Indeed. This is a great senryu entry.
= My husband can take our dachshund for a walk--or rather, the other way around. Pepperoni takes my husband on a RUN.
= I, on the other hand, do well with her, because she senses my illness, she knows better than to take off--lest she drag me all the way!
= Good luck in the contest.

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings ... Jax
<> Published as ... Jacqueline M Franklin

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Jax, for your review and for sharing your story about Pepperoni who takes your husband on a run. I am glad you found this to be a great senryu entry. It just won second in the contest! Thanks.

reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 09-Sep-2016

Congrats! Good for you.
Well deserved. (*<*)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Yes, I have often seen folks who appear to be being walked by their dogs. Thanks for creating this satirical senryu with Mina--I am pleased it was well regarded in the contest. I liked the alliteration in the punchline too. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Joan, for your review. Many reviewers have remarked about "folks who appear to be being walked by their dogs." I am thrilled my punchline resonated with enough people for my poem to place second. Thanks.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a cute & fun senryu. I enjoyed reading it. Your artwork choice is perfect. Good job on the syllable count. I have seen some dogs doing just as you wrote.

Best wishes in the contest. Jan

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Thank you, Jan, for your review of my "cute & fun senryu." Yes, dogs do walk their owners, and my poem just walked off with second place in the contest! Thanks.

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 09-Sep-2016

Congratulations. Sorry I was late reviewing it. Jan

reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

That is all right. I appreciate your support.

Comment from crowdog110

Excellent

Great poem that every pet owner can immediately identify with. Especially those with large or very spirited dogs. Thanks for making me smile. Good luck!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2016

Oh, thank you, crowdog110, for your review. I am overjoyed that my poem is making dog owners smile and laugh, and this poem just won second place in the contest! Thanks again.