Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

A clever way to get the second animal in the poem without having to reach for it. It is such natural action of the cow. This should be a good entry - good luck

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2016

Thank you very much for this encouraging review.

Comment from teols2016

Excellent

Well, you've met the bar and cleared it. This feels very natural and is easy to read. You did a lot with the little this format allows. Well done and good luck.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2016

Thanks very much for your encouraging review.

Comment from Marykelly

Excellent

You give a vivid picture of the cow in the field being bothered by flies. Good choice of the verb flick. There were a lot of requirements for this contest and you seem to have met them all. Nice reminder of what spring can look like.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2016

Thank you very much for this great review.

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

cows out on green grass
tails flick off annoying flies
spring is here indeed

Good one! I never gave it a second thought, but the flies
(at least up here where winter climes mean "cold") don't
really thrive - like the grass and the flowers, they too are
reborn with spring's return :-)

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thank you so much for a great review.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your contest entry. Good job on the syllable count. The picture is awesome. Good job with the prompt. I have seen several interpretations of the rules. I believe your is correct--2 different 'things'.

Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thank you very much.

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

Wow, mystery poet! I've never seen a cow like the one in your picture. It looks like they are still dressed for winter.

I am wondering if it is spring where you are? It's not here in Colorado, and I am longing for the warm days it will bring.

You've stayed well within the syllable count. However, I noticed that the prompt states your poem should include two 'different' animals, rather than two of the same. Just a thought since it's a contest entry.

Best of luck! Alana

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thank you . They are Highland cows from Scotland, and if you had read the poem it clearly talks about the annoying flies. I think they are animals too. No?

reply by acerisestory on 13-Feb-2016

I'm pretty sure flies are insects. However, maybe the committee will accept them as animals. :)

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Well, if you read the condition it says: Your write must include two animals/fish/birds/insects, but no humans. So I think I'm OK

reply by acerisestory on 13-Feb-2016

I DID miss that. You are right on! Best of luck! I think it's a strong entry for the contest.

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thanks a lot.

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Nice 5-7-5 for this contest, although at the moment I might argue that flies are not truly animals, they are the spawn of the devil! We have cow paddocks (pasture) all around our house and at this time of year the flies are horrendous - we spend a fortune on spray and yes, I've had to swish one or two off my monitor as I've been typing this.

Good luck in the contest.

PS love those Highland cattle.

Steve

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thanks a lot for a great review. I love them too.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

"cows out on green grass
tails flick off annoying flies
spring is here indeed"
aawww. highland cows:) i've lived 4 years in scotland and now miss the big buggers. your poem is delightful and lighthearted. i love the connection of flies with spring.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessigns!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thanks a lot for your great review. Yeah, they are lovely aren't they. Always make me smile.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

This is excellent. A real winner. It is a perfect 5-7-5, has the two creatures in it, and the words are simple but as it actually happens. Spring definitely is here when all those things happen. Well done and good luck. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Ah, Sandra, thanks ever so much,

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Great alliteration in green/grass and flick/flies. Perfect 5-7-5 poem for the contest. Good use of the two animals. Good luck to you.

Teresa

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2016

Thank you so much for a great review.