The Brave-hearted Softie
Chester, the hunter's mate and couch potato.18 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
For someone who tends to favor free-style or unique-style poetry, you've been doing very well lately with more traditional forms. You did beautifully here with rhythm and rhyme, and you did a great job of showing the dog's personality. I loved the line, "but he loved me too. Or did he condescend?" In my honest opinion, with the rest of your poem showing such love and respect for the dog, I could have done without the last line. Of course, that's just one person's opinion.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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For someone who tends to favor free-style or unique-style poetry, you've been doing very well lately with more traditional forms. You did beautifully here with rhythm and rhyme, and you did a great job of showing the dog's personality. I loved the line, "but he loved me too. Or did he condescend?" In my honest opinion, with the rest of your poem showing such love and respect for the dog, I could have done without the last line. Of course, that's just one person's opinion.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Thanks for your praising comments.
If you knew Chester, you'd know that last line was one of the most memorable aspects of his presence, unfortunately, haha.
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Oh dear. Then be happy you survived to tell the tale!
Comment from LJbutterfly
As a dog person, I believe dogs know exactly what they are doing. They know to come when you call. They know the word "No!" They know what pleases you, and when they're angry at you, they know how to pay you back. I know Chester knew how he smelled after rolling in the dead seal. You've capture the essence of Chester in your poem. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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As a dog person, I believe dogs know exactly what they are doing. They know to come when you call. They know the word "No!" They know what pleases you, and when they're angry at you, they know how to pay you back. I know Chester knew how he smelled after rolling in the dead seal. You've capture the essence of Chester in your poem. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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'Essence of Chester' was a particularly rank smell, haha.
Comment from evilynne
A very nice poem about your favorite = but sometimes smelly retriever. It is well written, rhymes well, and follows the required format. Best of luck in the contest! Evi
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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A very nice poem about your favorite = but sometimes smelly retriever. It is well written, rhymes well, and follows the required format. Best of luck in the contest! Evi
Comment Written 30-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Thank you.
Smelly Chester was a wonderful dog.
Comment from Heather Knight
He sounds like quite a character, but because you use the past to talk about him, I assume he passed away. If so I'm sorry for your loss.
My dog also understands and obeys whenever I tell her off. My cat is a different story.
I love your poem and the last two lines are hilarious.
I'm very grateful to you for making me smile. Today has been a tough day.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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He sounds like quite a character, but because you use the past to talk about him, I assume he passed away. If so I'm sorry for your loss.
My dog also understands and obeys whenever I tell her off. My cat is a different story.
I love your poem and the last two lines are hilarious.
I'm very grateful to you for making me smile. Today has been a tough day.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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To write the poem, I remembered this dog from many years ago. My relationship with his owner is over now, and smelly Chester is dead. I miss Chester more than I miss his owner.
I hope your day improved. I'm sure you got good company from your pets.
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I'm away from my dog right now and I miss her lots. My daughter says I'll miss Becka more than her when she leaves home.
Have you got a new pet now?
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That dog I wrote about was my now ex-boyfriend's.
I hope you get back with Becka soon.
I have always had a cat. My current cat is Lily. I write about her quite a lot, and even pretend that she writes the occasional posting here on FS, as a pen-friend to Wendy G's dog Sunny.
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That?s such a fun idea.
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Sunny writes back and posts stories on FS too!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
He sounds like a normal dog, one who loves to get into water and play. Then get up onto the couch and rest. The picture is great. It is a picture of a lovely dog. I love retrievers. They are beautiful to me. Thank you for sharing this great story.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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He sounds like a normal dog, one who loves to get into water and play. Then get up onto the couch and rest. The picture is great. It is a picture of a lovely dog. I love retrievers. They are beautiful to me. Thank you for sharing this great story.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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I agree, retrievers are lovely dogs - just not when they stink and are wet, haha.
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Have a great day.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Chester looks and sounds wonderful .... except his farts haha
How much love can a doggy give? No limit. They are truly men/women/child best friend.
Great entry for the ~ The Best Dog ~ writing prompt contest. I love the presentation and poem.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Chester looks and sounds wonderful .... except his farts haha
How much love can a doggy give? No limit. They are truly men/women/child best friend.
Great entry for the ~ The Best Dog ~ writing prompt contest. I love the presentation and poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Thank you! Chester was a special dog.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What an awesome picture, I enjoyed reading about
Chester. He sounded 'all dog.' Those kind that take
over everything as theirs including your heart. Of course,
he was just marking you as his when he rubbed that horrible
smell on you. Good job with the rhymes, flow, and imagery.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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What an awesome picture, I enjoyed reading about
Chester. He sounded 'all dog.' Those kind that take
over everything as theirs including your heart. Of course,
he was just marking you as his when he rubbed that horrible
smell on you. Good job with the rhymes, flow, and imagery.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Chester was certainly 'all dog' - a good working dog and companion, with a big heart for love.
Comment from Bill Schott
This dog poem, The Brave-hearted Softie, is a neat verse about a good pup and pal who made a big impression by his abilities as well as his antics. Fun.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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This dog poem, The Brave-hearted Softie, is a neat verse about a good pup and pal who made a big impression by his abilities as well as his antics. Fun.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Thanks Bill. Chester was 'all dog' - a good working dog and companion, with a big heart for love.
Comment from Pantygynt
I am not familiar with this breed but he looks remarkably like an Irish water spaniel. The coat of tight curls was excellent at fending off the rain and was quick drying too. The colour is an exact match too. They were much in demand amongst the water-foul hunters.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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I am not familiar with this breed but he looks remarkably like an Irish water spaniel. The coat of tight curls was excellent at fending off the rain and was quick drying too. The colour is an exact match too. They were much in demand amongst the water-foul hunters.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Thanks Bill. Chester was 'all dog' - a good working dog and companion, with a big heart for love.
I googled Irish water spaniel and saw quite a similarity in the coat and colour, but the spaniel's head was more fluffy almost like a poodle's. Chesapeake Bay retrievers are much larger than spaniels.
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Irish Water Spaniels have a typical height of 21 to 24 inches and weight of 45 to 65 pounds, this is bigger than all the other spaniels including the clumber which is generally regarded as being the largest spaniel.
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That's bigger than I thought.
The internet says this about Chesapeake bay retrievers:
''Males stand 23 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh 65 to 80 pounds''
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The water spaniel tends to get ignore. Elsewhere we are told that the clumber is the largest of the spaniels.
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I've never heard of a clumber spaniel so I googled it. The Irish water spaniel is much nicer looking! The English wouldn't want something Irish being better.
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Probably!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Hahaha! That was totally unexpected:-). Everyone should be so lucky to have a dog like your "good boy".
Nicely rhymed poem about man's best friend - put a smile on my face.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Hahaha! That was totally unexpected:-). Everyone should be so lucky to have a dog like your "good boy".
Nicely rhymed poem about man's best friend - put a smile on my face.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
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Thanks Pam. Chester was 'all dog' - a good working dog and companion, with a big heart for love.
