A Cat Is Not A Dog, Dontcha Know!
Don't be too bossy with pussycats.8 total reviews
Comment from Leineco
LOL - what a wonderful limerick for children (and grown-ups
alike) :-)
You definitely go ME to smile!
(I just went and checked - congrats on placing second :-)
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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LOL - what a wonderful limerick for children (and grown-ups
alike) :-)
You definitely go ME to smile!
(I just went and checked - congrats on placing second :-)
Comment Written 10-May-2016
reply by the author on 19-May-2016
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A belated thank you! I just replied to your review today of my poem on the potty issue, and recognized your name as a reviewer of another recent piece. Not a lot of FanStorians care much for what I offer as humor, so I checked and found not only the review, but that I hadn't even responded to it! Even though you said the poem made you smile!
I apologize, Leineco. I'll try not to do that again. (I don't mean make you smile!).
Don
Comment from NJK62
I loved this witty poem. I enjoyed the humour of the rhymes ('Lemmemeow' and vow) and the onomatopoeic neologism with which the poem ends in inspired and creative. The meaning is clear and we hear the cat wailing. Well done and thanks for sharing this with us. Nigel.
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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I loved this witty poem. I enjoyed the humour of the rhymes ('Lemmemeow' and vow) and the onomatopoeic neologism with which the poem ends in inspired and creative. The meaning is clear and we hear the cat wailing. Well done and thanks for sharing this with us. Nigel.
Comment Written 09-May-2016
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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Thank you so much for your excellent review, Nigel! I never thought of myself as a neologist!
Cheers,
Don
Comment from fimarie78
I hate cats, so I read this with pleasure. I haven't read anything in limerick style for ages.
Nice ending.
I wonder if children would identify with standoffish and mistress though.
best wishes
Fiona
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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I hate cats, so I read this with pleasure. I haven't read anything in limerick style for ages.
Nice ending.
I wonder if children would identify with standoffish and mistress though.
best wishes
Fiona
Comment Written 09-May-2016
reply by the author on 09-May-2016
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Thanks for the review, fimarie. You're right about those words being too advanced for very young children, amused primarily by funny sights and sounds. When I write for youngsters, it's mainly for the seven and up, who have more highly developed senses of humor.
Thanks again for your input, fimarie.
Comment from bookishfabler
I've been trying to get more into poetry this year. Even wrote a few. This is very cute. I love the picture too. It's rhythm is like a limerick. Very well done
hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 21-May-2016
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I've been trying to get more into poetry this year. Even wrote a few. This is very cute. I love the picture too. It's rhythm is like a limerick. Very well done
hugs Heidi
Comment Written 09-May-2016
reply by the author on 21-May-2016
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Heidi, somehow, I neglected to thank you for your very kind review of my little cat poem. I really did appreciate it, but failed to follow through. Almost two weeks late, but thank you! And good luck with the poetry!
Ogden (aka Don)
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not a problem. Hope you have a great weekend.
hugs Heidi
Comment from foxangie123
Wow his is brilliantly clever indeed and a great write that children will assuredly enjoy. It is amazing and I am voting it first place.
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Wow his is brilliantly clever indeed and a great write that children will assuredly enjoy. It is amazing and I am voting it first place.
Comment Written 08-May-2016
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Angie, thank you so much for your enthusiastic support!!
Comment from Louise Michelle
Haha - good play with words, Don. I've been a cat person all my life and they really have attitude. But, then, I wouldn't want a slobbering dog at my side. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Haha - good play with words, Don. I've been a cat person all my life and they really have attitude. But, then, I wouldn't want a slobbering dog at my side. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 08-May-2016
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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i love 'em both, but somehow i always seem to be writing about cats.
Thanks for the revou, Lou, and the hugs, tou!
Cheers,
Don
Comment from LisaD123
This is an effective and entertaining limerick. The idea is an excellent one and the metre and structure are wonderfully observed. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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This is an effective and entertaining limerick. The idea is an excellent one and the metre and structure are wonderfully observed. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 08-May-2016
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Thank you for the compliments and good wishes, Lisa! Much appreciated!
Comment from Rookette
What a fun little poem! I love the picture you used and the title is perfect. It took me a minute to get the punch line (it's nearly 1:30 am and my mind is a bit foggy). Once I got it, I laughed out loud. Too funny!! Good luck in the contest!! xoLeslie
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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What a fun little poem! I love the picture you used and the title is perfect. It took me a minute to get the punch line (it's nearly 1:30 am and my mind is a bit foggy). Once I got it, I laughed out loud. Too funny!! Good luck in the contest!! xoLeslie
Comment Written 08-May-2016
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Leslie, telling me you actually laughed out loud is the best compliment you could give me!
(There's almost always a punch line, but often the reviewers don't notice the piece is supposed to be funny.) In appreciation of your critical acuity, you're getting my Nomination. Thanks!
