Johnny Darc
life ended too soon for...11 total reviews
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Rabbits don't stand a chance in a world of hunters and meat eaters. Unless it is the Wascally Wabbit Bugs Bunny. I hope this was just a fun tale and not a true story. I would hate to think someone shot any body's pet.
Fun read.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2022
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Rabbits don't stand a chance in a world of hunters and meat eaters. Unless it is the Wascally Wabbit Bugs Bunny. I hope this was just a fun tale and not a true story. I would hate to think someone shot any body's pet.
Fun read.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2022
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Unfortunately, it was true. I must have been 5-8 years of age.
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Bummer.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
Come on Tom, is the ending to this poem true? A man shot your escaped rabbit, killed him and ate him for supper!! Jeez! Most domesticated animals move differently in the world. I am sorry you as an 8-year-old had to endure this incident.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Come on Tom, is the ending to this poem true? A man shot your escaped rabbit, killed him and ate him for supper!! Jeez! Most domesticated animals move differently in the world. I am sorry you as an 8-year-old had to endure this incident.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Yes, he did, and spited me whenever chance permitted asking if I could release another Johnny Darc.
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What the hell?? What kind of an adult torment a grieving child over his first pet? You dad should have punched him in the nose. Jeez!
Comment from Wendy G
People so quick to use guns on any defenceless animal. Unthinkable. Such a sad post, and I feel for your loss even though it was long ago. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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People so quick to use guns on any defenceless animal. Unthinkable. Such a sad post, and I feel for your loss even though it was long ago. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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You are a peach of a woman.
Comment from royowen
I tend to agree with you here what sort of man would shoot a harmless pet rabbit, unless he had rabbit stew in mind, which he undoubtedly did, beautifully written Tom, great post, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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I tend to agree with you here what sort of man would shoot a harmless pet rabbit, unless he had rabbit stew in mind, which he undoubtedly did, beautifully written Tom, great post, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Hard to take at eight.
Comment from Ramona Agin
Awe. How terrible! I guess pet rabbits didn't have much value back then. How mean. I'm sorry you lost your pet. Great sad tale. Good luck in the context.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Awe. How terrible! I guess pet rabbits didn't have much value back then. How mean. I'm sorry you lost your pet. Great sad tale. Good luck in the context.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Luck? A futility of wishing
Comment from Teri7
I am so sorry your pet was killed. This is so sad! You used very good heart felt words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. My dad killed my Easter chicken then I was very young. Then he cooked it for dinner, but nobody would touch it. It made me very sad too. Thank you for sharing. Teri
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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I am so sorry your pet was killed. This is so sad! You used very good heart felt words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. My dad killed my Easter chicken then I was very young. Then he cooked it for dinner, but nobody would touch it. It made me very sad too. Thank you for sharing. Teri
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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60 years ago pets were food based not love based
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Noooo!! He ate your BUNNY??! Oh, that's unconscionable. Add me to the list of people who hopes he choked on his dinner. Poor Johnny Darc. His life with you began and ended with mayhem. At least, for the time in-between, he was loved and well tended-to.
I hope this does well in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Noooo!! He ate your BUNNY??! Oh, that's unconscionable. Add me to the list of people who hopes he choked on his dinner. Poor Johnny Darc. His life with you began and ended with mayhem. At least, for the time in-between, he was loved and well tended-to.
I hope this does well in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Be well and thanks.
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My pleasure!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
The story was great, but sad. The poor little rabbit ran into the wrong person. Pet rabbits should not be eaten. When I was a child in Alabama, I probably ate rabbit. My grandmother would wring the necks of chickens and I heard them talking about skinning rabbits. Today, I wouldn't eat a rabbit.
I was seven years old. I had no idea what I was eating.
In Germany, my husband tricked me into eating deer meat. In my mind, Venison was the German word for beef. I was upset after I ate the meat. He asked me how it taste? I remarked, delicious.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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The story was great, but sad. The poor little rabbit ran into the wrong person. Pet rabbits should not be eaten. When I was a child in Alabama, I probably ate rabbit. My grandmother would wring the necks of chickens and I heard them talking about skinning rabbits. Today, I wouldn't eat a rabbit.
I was seven years old. I had no idea what I was eating.
In Germany, my husband tricked me into eating deer meat. In my mind, Venison was the German word for beef. I was upset after I ate the meat. He asked me how it taste? I remarked, delicious.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Never had venizen. Tough to do as we have a herd dropping by regularly only 30 yards from our kitchen. They blend in with our Herefords
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They don't belong on a menu.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is an excellent descriptive poem. It tells a vivid story, and your love for your pet is palpable. I enjoyed it very much. Good luck in the contest. Kate xx
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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This is an excellent descriptive poem. It tells a vivid story, and your love for your pet is palpable. I enjoyed it very much. Good luck in the contest. Kate xx
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Keep the ink flowing. Epson's needs more money. I print everything written. Now beginning Vol 7 which means I have written near 2500 pieces since moving here in 4/`7.
Comment from prettybluebirds
Rabbits do make interesting and entertaining pets. My cousin gave me a rabbit when I was a child and I had him until he died of old age. Your story is well done. I wish you tons of luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Rabbits do make interesting and entertaining pets. My cousin gave me a rabbit when I was a child and I had him until he died of old age. Your story is well done. I wish you tons of luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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thanks PBB
