Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

Congratulations on the publishing of the book, hope the sales are exceeding all expectations. I love your style of poetry. It's light, humorous and entertaining. Keep it coming.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021

Thanks for the encouragement.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Animals, especially dogs are smart enough to sense the severity of an incoming storm and thereby take appropriate action. If to dog is not too anxious, the human should also calm down a bit and not freak out. However, if the dog is freaking out, you may be headed for a greater degree of difficulty.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review, and the great advice about heeding the actions of a dog.

Comment from pookietoo

Excellent

Paul, this was cute. I would have never thought of writing poetry in this contest. Congrats on winning the contest. Have a wonderful night. Keep up the great work.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2021

Thanks, Pookie. In my case, it was a spur of the moment entry.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

This is a fun poem and I like how the dog is positive that everything is going to be alright. You have a smooth poetic flow of words and lines. "They're all just losing their head" is a great line.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review. Dogs usually have a positive outlook on life unless they are abused, and this happens all too often.

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

This is a cute poem. I dog sit my father-in-law's Tibetan Spaniel one summer and he was terrified of thunder. I was told to put him in a closet so he would feel safe, but he snarled and bit me whenever I tried to do as instructed. When it wasn't storming, he was lovely.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks, Mary. All those Tibetans were mistreated by the Chinese, so that's probably why he is ugly.

reply by Mary Shifman on 12-Nov-2021

I didn't know that. You're welcome.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

A Dog's View of a Storm
Paul McFarland I had to smile about what does a dog do when there is a storm brewing is the normal reaction find a place to hide. Just picture five Siberian Huskies trying to hide under a bed
Gert

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks, Gert. There are a few breeds that would have a tough time getting under the bed.

reply by Gert sherwood on 12-Nov-2021

You are welcome Paul McFarland
Gert

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

This made me smile. The imagery is made special by the image, yet does not overpower.
A nice little one to smile to.
Have a good week.
Best wishes.
RGstar

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review. I smiled quite a bit, myself, as I wrote this.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Your verse is well written, and a good entry for the contest. Animals just trust their masters to look after them, and a find a good place to hide when the storm comes.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks, Anne. Some masters are looked after by the dog.

reply by Anne Johnston on 13-Nov-2021

You are welcome, and what you say is true.

Comment from SimianSavant

Excellent

An entry that is actually funny, inducing laughter through subtlety rather than spelling it out. This sounds like exactly what a dog would do. The in only thing that sticks out for editing is "their head"; I think you are right to preserve the rhyme by avoiding the plural but you might try something like *each one losing their head* to lessen the singular/plural bump. But your work is good even as it is now! Thanks for the fun read!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review. I'm going to make the change you suggested.

Comment from roof35

Excellent

Love this one! You have nailed a dog's reaction perfectly. The only other way the dog may react is to sit in my lap the during the storm. Well written. I enjoyed it a great deal.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review. It's a toss-up between the lap or under the bed.