Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your lanterne "Right by My Side" - An ode to my puppies. You chose a beautiful photo and all your lines and syllables were correct.
Best of luck.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2017

Thank you for stopping by to read and review. Your kind words are appreciated,
~patty~

reply by marybell1 on 27-Mar-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

reply by marybell1 on 27-Mar-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

Comment from Dan-C

Excellent

I love the subject of dogs. I am just finishing up be story on my old dog. I now have 3..
Yes dogs are safe and beloved friends and family
Thank you for sharing
Dan

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your thoughtful comments and encouragement.
~patty~

Comment from Thesis

Excellent

I love this. It is so true and describes the devotion between humans and pets. Loyalty is a major component to a dog's personality. They stay with you no matter what. I also like how you use the safe line. It's a mutual safety that both rely on. Nice job, Patty.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

Comment from Susanjohn

Excellent

Dogs are just the best!!! I always have had rescue dogs..they are so very loving!...I could go on and on..but you know!!! cute picture too...enjoyed :-))

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
~patty~

Comment from Rasmine

Excellent

Good poem. I love that lantern shape. I love dogs but have a cat. They are loyal, too, but to a certain extent.
I'm wondering what you meant by 'safe'. I have my own meaning--dogs are safer than people?
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you for your thoughtful review. My dogs make me feel safe - they cuddle, they bark. They would give their lives to protect me.
~patty~

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

MustangP,

Very short and sweet. You did a nice job with this style. The words were well chosen. The theme is very nice. The flow is smooth. Your arrangement looks very nice.
Very enchanted atmosphere, non-judgmental, thought provoking and very enjoyable.

There was no SPAG. No typos. No homophones. No problems at all.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Hi Camille; thank you so much for your wonderful and encouraging review. I appreciate your time and LOVE.
~patty~

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I like this form, I am going to try one. I love your theme, as a dog owner all my life, I can relate to your words. Dogs do make me feel safe like your last line states. I am always happy to read a poem about dogs, this is a treat.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you for stopping by to read and review. This was my first try at a lanturne, and it was only fitting to write about my furry friends, Howie and Bernie.
~patty~

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, my friend,

This is a cute poem and I think you have a good chace at winning the contest. I read quite a few and this one is one of the better ones. Good luck, sweetie pie.

Gypsy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Unfortunately, I thought the contest was already closed, so I did not enter the piece. I also felt that since it was for the first one I wrote, I wouldn't have a chance. The reviews have been very positive, and I'm going to stop doubting myself. Coincidentally, that's what keeping me from entering haikus to the books,
~patty~

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Hi, Patty, and this is a delight. Dogs must have their day and deserve a poem. Your syllable count is perfect for the lantern, and it looks like it's supposed to. You capture the image of dogs. They are loyal and loving. It's unconditional, too. With my cats, they're loyalty depends on what I'm doing for them. Best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you so much for your lovely review. This was my first lanturne, and I'm glad it has gotten positive reviews, but I didn't enter it into the contest. Partly because I thought the contest had already closed, and partly since it was my first try, I thought I wouldn't have a chance,
~patty~

reply by judiverse on 26-Mar-2017

Hi, Patty, and you're welcome. Out pets are precious to us. Like members of the family. judi

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Four-legged barkers do indeed make the most loyal of friends.

Poem well written and depicts the purpose of dogs precisely.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thank you for stopping by to read and review. My dogs are some of my most favorite people :)
~patty~