Comment from Hansel1

Excellent

Saddening, to think about animals being treated this way. Even "dangerous" animals are just looking to live, and attempt to do so as peacefully as possible.

Thank you for sharing your work per usual. This is an important piece in bringing to light something that isn't talked about much in this politically driven climate we find ourselves in. Keep fighting the good fight Patty - Cheers!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017

**please excuse the cut and paste reply; due to my absence for a few days, I had a ton of reviews - trust me, I read each and every one**

thank you so much for your time to read and review,

~patty~

Comment from Bucketlist

Excellent

A great interpretation of the picture.sevelette sounds interesting. By the way what was the style of poetry that has a girl's name, 3-4,3-4 3-4, 5 syllable count
Enjoyed your poem this pic this challenge
Hugs! Trisha

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017

**please excuse the cut and paste reply; due to my absence for a few days, I had a ton of reviews - trust me, I read each and every one**

thank you so much for your time to read and review,

~patty~

reply by Bucketlist on 23-Aug-2017

I'm in no rush!

reply by Bucketlist on 23-Aug-2017

I'm in no rush!

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Hi Patty, I'm a bit late on my picture challenge poem reviewing - sorry - and I have only just managed to post my interpretation yesterday. Having said that, I really enjoyed your take on the challenge. You have touched on a very important issue with pouching of wild life and the unnecessary and unsavoury trophy killing that some people do for whatever reason which is beyond my comprehension. A very reflective read and one that works well for the picture challenge. My piece is a short nonet but I hope you enjoy it non the less. Kind regards ~DD

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017

**please excuse the cut and paste reply; due to my absence for a few days, I had a ton of reviews - trust me, I read each and every one**

thank you so much for your time to read and review,

~patty~

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Patty. I do like this Sevelette form created by Kerry. Nicely composed for this post of Picture This. Poachers take chances to kill these beautiful creatures for profit. It's against the law, but it seems not many are caught and prosecuted. Animals are at the mercy of humans and there doesn't seem to be much of that. Marilyn

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017

**please excuse the cut and paste reply; due to my absence for a few days, I had a ton of reviews - trust me, I read each and every one**

thank you so much for your time to read and review,

~patty~

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

i'm not into big game hunting for sport, definitely not into poachers putting animals on the endangered species list. But I don't mind hunting when you are putting food on the table for your family : ) You did a great job of showcasing Kerry's little creations friend, well done!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi there;
thank you for the wonderful review. I agree with hunting for 'food,' but I can't understand 'sport' hunting.

~patty~

Comment from Asem.inspirations

Excellent

Good morning Patty,

You did very well with this Sevelette form of poetry. Thank you for the lesson. I agree with your poem. It's a shame that there are hunters (humans) who still hunt for these animals as mere sport such as the term "poachers." It is a sad reality and I like the end question. It makes me wonder, 'when they run out of animals to hunt would humans be next? This poem gave me something to ponder.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi Tier; thank you so much for your thoughtful and positive review of this poem.

It was fun to try Kerry's new poetic form, and be given the opportunity to make a statement about the extinction of animals in our world,

~patty~

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Good morning, Patty

The rhyme was spot on and unfortunately were the images. Sadly the message from the poem is all too true. According to several sources we are currently in another period of mass extinction. They say by 2030, lions, elephants and giraffes will be found only in zoos.

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi Ray;
thank you for your thoughtful and concise review. I hadn't read the reports sighting 2030 as the time line, but I'm not surprised.

This was a fun poetic form to work with, and I am glad I was able to make a statement about animal rights,

~patty~

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Man is hell-bent
To destroy his
environment.
May God have
Mercy on his soul
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This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi Charlie;
thank you so much for your meaningful comments. It is very sad what man has done to the planet,

~patty~

reply by c_lucas on 17-Aug-2017

You're welcome, Patty. Charlie

Comment from Marvin Calloway

Excellent

There's much logic behind your conclusions. The poachers should be dealt with before they're able to procreate.
Animals can be so pretty. You can't blame them if they're moved to kill us.
Brilliant thoughts and deductions.
Well written.
Marv

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi Marv;
thank you so much for the lovely review. I enjoyed the process of putting this poem together - but the statement made me sad,

~patty~

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written Sevelette style of poetry you used for the picture this contest. It is so very sad what you have written about. Elephants don't bother anybody. Why hurt them? Great write. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2017

Hi Teri;
thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. You are so right!

~patty~