Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-You have the syllables correct.
-A cute picture.
-You use a playful style on the subject and even use a rhyme scheme.
-This especially is true for the last line!

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015

Hi respa1 thanks for your review and rating much appreciated. I actually had this in the Nonet contest but was disqualified for not having a correct syllable count . The third last line I had Ram and Ewe as the few syllable counters I used said Ewe was 2 syllables so I left it as was and then the committee didn't accept this . I then checked with yet again another syllable counter and it said ewe was only 1 syllable but it was too late as the decision had been made ( I find it very confusing at times with the different sources telling you conflicting information ( It must depend on the country of origin they use ) however I have since added the or to make it 3 syllables to adhere to the rule. I try really hard to do the right thing as I thing it important to be spot on . I look at this as a learning process and still enjoy the challenges and fun it is to have a go and will keep plugging along. I am glad you find it correct that means a lot so many Thanks and Cheeers Christine😀

reply by Pam (respa) on 29-Jul-2015

Sorry you got disqualified. I know you try very hard and are challenging yourself with new forms. You have a very good attitude and that will take you far.

reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015

Thank you Respa1 that is very much appreciated.

reply by Pam (respa) on 29-Jul-2015

You are welcome.

Comment from mkflood

Excellent

Yeah as a dog owner I agree. Course I'll drawing anything..wink. its an honor to have my work included with urs. Great job and thanks again..mkfloof

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015

Thank you mkflood for your review I loved your picture and have had great feedback re this with my poem so thanks again. Your work is very nice. With appreciation and thanks again Cheeers Christine😃

Comment from Rodubya

Excellent

I love a humorous, rhyming poem, and this one did the job. It made me smile, all with the required rhyme and rhythm.
Well done.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you Rodubya for you great review and comments I am always glad to make someone smile and appreciate your time Cheers Christine😊

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem. It seems to be a nonet. However, the syllable count is off in one line

I think my favourite is a cat 9 syls
But then it could be a big rat 8
On the other hand a dog 7
Or should it be a hog 6
Maybe it's a sow 5
A Moo Moo cow 4
Ram Ewe 2 [needs 3 Ram or Ewe}
Big Gnu 2
YOU 1

I know this is not a contest, but nonets do come up as contests often. I offer this only as a suggestion.

I enjoyed the fact that deciding on your favorite animal was difficult UNTIL the end.

Good job.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Jannypan Thanks for your review and comments. I ran the syllable count several times and every time the word ewe came up as 2 syllables e-we so I went with that. I try and ensure I meet the contest requirements as much as possible. Not sure what to do to get the right count when the syllable dictionary checks the words. I however do appreciate your comments . Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Jannypan Thanks for your review and comments. I ran the syllable count several times and every time the word ewe came up as 2 syllables e-we so I went with that. I try and ensure I meet the contest requirements as much as possible. Not sure what to do to get the right count when the syllable dictionary checks the words. I however do appreciate your comments . Cheers

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 29-Jul-2015

I believe FS uses syllablecounter.com However if it remained in the voting booth, then the CEC most have approved it.

reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello,
I love your rhyming nonnet ~Nonet: My Favourite Animal~The picture is adorable and it goes well with your poem. Good job!

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Gypsy Blue Rose I am glad you liked my Nonet entry ( my first Nonet) it is always a challenge with these styles so I appreciate your lovely words Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Gypsy Blue Rose I am glad you liked my Nonet entry ( my first Nonet) it is always a challenge with these styles so I appreciate your lovely words Cheers

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Good

This is such a delightfully refreshing approach to the prompt and VERY creative but I have to rate it down since it does not meet the requirements. First, the syllable count is 8-8-7-6-5-4-2-2-1. Otherwise it is delightful and I hope you can fix it. I wish you the best in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Mystic Angel Thank for your review and comments. I did put this through several syllable counters and came up spot on with all lines . The line many have questioned is Ram Ewe but according to the syllable checks ewe is 2 syllables e-we .so unsure what to do if the checks tell me something and reviewers tell me another. But I will re check it all and see if I can meet all requirements. Appreciate you help Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Mystic Angel Thank for your review and comments. I did put this through several syllable counters and came up spot on with all lines . The line many have questioned is Ram Ewe but according to the syllable checks ewe is 2 syllables e-we .so unsure what to do if the checks tell me something and reviewers tell me another. But I will re check it all and see if I can meet all requirements. Appreciate you help Cheers

reply by Mystic Angel 7777 on 28-Jul-2015

I try to avoid any word that potentially has more than one possible count and that way I never have a problem with the committee or the reviewers. Ewe has always been a single syllable in any dictionary I have used so I am surprised a syllable counter would call it two.

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Hi Mystic Angel yes you are write it has been disqualified because of ewe I did have something different in my original line but because the syllable counters kept giving me 2 syllables for this I went with them but I shall certainly take your advice on board and keep it mind for any other contests Always fun to have a go anyway. I say the lines in my head and count off mentally and then put it through a syllable count .it is difficult to get the right words sometimes but keep trying Cheers and thanks again Christine😃

reply by Mystic Angel 7777 on 28-Jul-2015

HUGS! It was a smashing piece and REALLY creative so I expect you to win on the next go.

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thanks so much 😀😀

Comment from angel123

Excellent

Your poem is cleverly written and I enjoyed reading it. It held my attention and it flowed well with humor and wit. Your artwork choice is excellent.

Angel123

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you angel123 for you lovely review and encouraging comments. I' m glad you like this and found it clever it was a fun write Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you angel123 for you lovely review and encouraging comments. I' m glad you like this and found it clever it was a fun write Cheers

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

Well played, poetic in write and smoothly presented to the reader, writer talents captures the reader and whirl them down this delightful slide -I thought a pleasurable read

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you TPAC for your kind words for my Nonet. A bit of fun to try these styles and I appreciate your time taken to read and review Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you TPAC for your kind words for my Nonet. A bit of fun to try these styles and I appreciate your time taken to read and review Cheers

Comment from ellie6

Excellent

A happy little poem.The form is difficult to achieve, but you have managed it very nicely. The picture complements the text and brings the whole thing to a conclusion .

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

thank you ellie6 for stopping by to have a read and give me a review much appreciated. Just a bit of fun to have a try at these contest styles but I do love all animals also Cheers

reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

thank you ellie6 for stopping by to have a read and give me a review much appreciated. Just a bit of fun to have a try at these contest styles but I do love all animals also Cheers

Comment from Benjamin Valencia

Excellent

Hi..Quite creative and fun..this was a bit of a tongue twister too which I like. I genuinely enjoyed your poem. My review is simply based on the ability to focus on one animal which I believe is the goal. Regardless, you did much better than what I could have anyway which is why I know you deserve at least a '5' Have a great day and good luck to you..Cheers.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Benjamin for reading this and giving me your great 5 stars glad you like this and yes it was a bit of a challenge to get it all together, but that's the fun of these contests appreciate you time and review Cheers