Ode to the Captured Mountain Lion
I left my dart in San Francisco.38 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Well done Andre'. It seems a shame that this noble creature has been tagged and allowed to live his existence in a chosen environment. Beautifully written superbly scribed and a delicately balanced subject, a most enjoyable post, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Well done Andre'. It seems a shame that this noble creature has been tagged and allowed to live his existence in a chosen environment. Beautifully written superbly scribed and a delicately balanced subject, a most enjoyable post, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Roy, for your review of my delicately balanced poem on this environmental subject.
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Well done
Comment from Ogden
You do have a wide range of compassionate humanitarian concerns, Andre. ("Humanitarian" is an ironic term.) I wholeheartedly agree with you on this issue. The well-documented cruelties humans regularly inflict on animals are appalling. Atrocities like the one you're calling attention to in this excellent poem and the others you mention,
are equally unconscionable.
I hope, through your efforts, more folks out there will be motivated to address those shameless practices.
Your heart is in the right place.
Don
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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You do have a wide range of compassionate humanitarian concerns, Andre. ("Humanitarian" is an ironic term.) I wholeheartedly agree with you on this issue. The well-documented cruelties humans regularly inflict on animals are appalling. Atrocities like the one you're calling attention to in this excellent poem and the others you mention,
are equally unconscionable.
I hope, through your efforts, more folks out there will be motivated to address those shameless practices.
Your heart is in the right place.
Don
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Yes, Don, several reviewers called these practices shameful. My poem struck a nerve with many people. Thank you for your review and encouragement.
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You are very welcome, Andre.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem and an ode to the captured mountain lion in San Francisco. No one knows how the lion gets there, the important fact is that he was captured safely and let go again and being monitored for the rest of his life.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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A very well-written free verse poem and an ode to the captured mountain lion in San Francisco. No one knows how the lion gets there, the important fact is that he was captured safely and let go again and being monitored for the rest of his life.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Yes, Sandra, the important fact is that wildlife wardens captured and relocated the puma. Thank you for your review of my free verse.
Comment from Nika2016
I was an advocate forthe protection of the mountain lion corridors in So. California for years. After moving to the Mid-West..I told Fish and Game that abig cat was coming to my yard at night..They kept saying there were no big cats here..but I heard it scream and knew its cry. A game camera found it in our town
in night vision..Now many have been seen..
Great tribute!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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I was an advocate forthe protection of the mountain lion corridors in So. California for years. After moving to the Mid-West..I told Fish and Game that abig cat was coming to my yard at night..They kept saying there were no big cats here..but I heard it scream and knew its cry. A game camera found it in our town
in night vision..Now many have been seen..
Great tribute!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Nika, for your review of my mountain lion tribute and for sharing your story. San Franciscans were shocked when home surveillance cameras filmed this mountain lion walking past driveways in the City. Wildlife wardens mobilized and captured this puma several days later.
Comment from Cassidy Husted
As a fairly new writer, I must say I admire this work of yours very well. Your words painted a very vivid story in my head, and I love how you incorporated a story into this poem. I will be reading more of your work!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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As a fairly new writer, I must say I admire this work of yours very well. Your words painted a very vivid story in my head, and I love how you incorporated a story into this poem. I will be reading more of your work!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Oh, thank you, Cassidy, for your generous six star review. I am glad my poem resonated with a new writer such as yourself. Originally a storyteller, I tell stories with each verse. I look forward to you reviewing more of my work.
Comment from Kim Sealock
Well done.
I like your word choice and how you have captured this story so well in a poem that also incorporates lovely rhythm, images, and commentary to drive the message home.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Well done.
I like your word choice and how you have captured this story so well in a poem that also incorporates lovely rhythm, images, and commentary to drive the message home.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Kim, for your generous six star review and for wishing me good luck in the contest. I am glad my imagery and rhythm drive home an important message.
Comment from lyenochka
I remember this story, Andre! It's in your stomping grounds, right? I do hope the mountain lion fares well in his new digs. You are so right that we have invaded his space but we don't want him hunting our pets. Great song-like tribute for the big cat. But alas, his freedom will be tracked.
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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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I remember this story, Andre! It's in your stomping grounds, right? I do hope the mountain lion fares well in his new digs. You are so right that we have invaded his space but we don't want him hunting our pets. Great song-like tribute for the big cat. But alas, his freedom will be tracked.
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Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Yes, Lyenochka, this is in my stomping grounds and another mountain lion is stomping in my stomping grounds. While researching about the cougar captured in San Francisco, I discovered that another roamed within a mile of my home across the Bay.
Thank you for your encouraging review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
What happened to him? Hope he went to a zoo? Or re-located to the wild? I know they are a threat to us when they enter our habitat, but they don't understand boundaries. Your poem is poignant and I liked the bit about Arizona, thank goodness he wasn't roaming the streets there! Wild, wild country America! Great write, thank you for bringing this news to me, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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What happened to him? Hope he went to a zoo? Or re-located to the wild? I know they are a threat to us when they enter our habitat, but they don't understand boundaries. Your poem is poignant and I liked the bit about Arizona, thank goodness he wasn't roaming the streets there! Wild, wild country America! Great write, thank you for bringing this news to me, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 13-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Dolly, for giving my poem its first review. The mountain lion was collared, tagged, and released in the wilds near Crystal Springs where it roams today. Thanks again.
