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Our Connoisseur

Ate only wet dog food, Refused to eat dry.

7 total reviews 
Comment from JudyE
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Pets can have very definite likes and dislikes. Heaven help you if you buy a brand they don't like. I don't have any suggestions to make. It's great as it is.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
    Thanks much for your read and your comments.
Comment from Lance S. Loria
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A really cute photo and good color combination. However, there was no depiction of the dog being witty in personality or action which is a core requirement. Good syllable counts.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
    The witty part is that he will eat only wet (canned) dog food. He will not be outwitted by putting dry food in its place.
reply by Lance S. Loria on 10-Mar-2019
    Thanks for your clarification however witty is defined as...?quick and inventive verbal humor.?
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
    How many animals do you know that are verbal?
reply by Lance S. Loria on 10-Mar-2019
    My entry depicted a parrot.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
    Doubt if the contest developer meant to limit the challenge just to birds that may vocalize. Merriam Webster Dictionary says witty behavior also means: comical, amusing, entertaining and whimsical. I did not believe the developer meant to limit the choice of animals.
reply by Lance S. Loria on 11-Mar-2019
    I never suggested a limit on animals, I only replied to your question.
    My review is based on my reading of the poem and not what you were intending. Even with your explanation, I really don't find the dog to be witty by refusing to eat dry food. In this process of review, it's important to share the reader's (reviewer's) perspective. That's the benefit of the process. I'm sorry I don't find the dog funny or amusing. I'm certain I'm not alone. However, I may be in the minority of reviewers who try to provide objective feedback. I have seen way too many 5 ratings, even on my own work, without objective criticism. This is why it is a web site policy that an author is not supposed to give feedback to the reviewer which is a defense of the work. Good luck with your poem.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
    Thank you for sharing your thought process re: my piece.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Jackson knew what he liked and had you wrapped around his paw, Mystery Author. Good job with your contest entry. Your syllable count is correct per line. The picture is super. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
    It is so true that pets can wrap their owners around their paws. Like that phrasing. Thanks for your read and comments.
Comment from Ashton Ari Partida
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Loved it! Made me think of my very own fur children. They too only eat canned food, not dry food. They request it themselves always meowing out and pawing at the cabinet doors. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest!

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
    Thanks for the read. Since you said you loved the piece, I wonder why you rated it only good.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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A connoisseur knows the art, Jackson the dog being a connoisseur of dog food; he can refuse to eat dry dog food; well said, well done. Keep Writing Inspire Changing Write for Years! -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
    Thanks much for the read and the comments. Appreciate your input.
Comment from rspoet
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This is an excellent 5-7-5 poem and entry for the witty animal contest
with exact syllables and some good humor.
Some dogs are certainly picky eater.
Great picture
Nicely done
Good luck in the contest
RS

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
    Thanks much for the read and the comments. Appreciate your input.
Comment from tfawcus
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Great picture of Jackson! Our new puppy is another who doesn't seem to be too keen on dried dog food. I don't blame him. It doesn't look very appetising, does it?

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019
    Enjoy your new puppy. Thanks much for the read and the comments. Appreciate your input.