Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Sweet and adorable words and picture of pups waiting for a forever home.
Although I have a cat and have had cats, I still cannot resist a puppy.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks, Mary

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

This poem (and accompanying picture) is adorable! I like the alliteration in the lines. Thank you so much for sharing this here, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022

Thank you, Jessizero.

reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022

Thank you, Jessizero.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Now dogs I can deal with, but cats, stay back. I recently inherited a cat and it does not look like he will be going anywhere anytime soon. He and I have frequent fights. That is because he likes to break my rules. Stay off tables and counters. Stay out of my office chair, in fact stay out of my office. Stay out of my bedroom, I swear, if i ever catch him on my pillow again, he will find himself at the pound, no questions asked.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022

That?s exactly what the cat thinks about you.

reply by nomi338 on 25-Aug-2022

Yeah, but I have the feet and arms, I can speak and tell the folks at the pound that he is no longer welcome.

Comment from leather

Excellent

That picture of the pups is too cute-- I want to reach into the computer and pick them up.
Now about the poem--good structure and spelling. I like the brown type on the background. Nice presentation.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thank you, leather.

reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thank you, leather.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Bill, this is a lovely little haiku about the puppies awaiting a new home. You have chosen to write it in the traditional 5-7-5 format. I wish you the best in the contest. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thanks, Ulla

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I had to have a giggle at this one Bill. I know from this one that having one is is hectic enough, but I've seen folk with more than one dog walking them, and professional dog walkers in New York, picking up all those doo doos would be daunting, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Dogs are fun one at a time.

reply by royowen on 24-Aug-2022

I agree

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Bill

As you know, I favor poems that are short and have alliterations.

Your post does all that!

Your selected artwork just magnifies your words for this contest entry.

Mark

P.S. Intentional or not, the extra return(s) above your text? IMHO, if it is intentional, it is not needed.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thanks, Mark.

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Excellent

Bill,
What a great Haiku.
You tugged at my heart strings with the sweet photo and nice alliteration.
Great poem.
Good luck with this and all your work.
Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thanks, Cindy

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Adorable image and nice presentation, Bill.
-My dad raised short haired pointers, and
this picture brings back fond memories.
-You wrote a good haiku with effective
nature and seasonal imagery.
-Good description of the dogs and
their "walks and runs."
-A good satori line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thanks, Pam

reply by Pam (respa) on 24-Aug-2022

You are welcome.

Comment from Jasmine Girl

Excellent

This Haiku has a perfect syllable count. I enjoy two instances of alliteration. It might be better to use a "~" at the end of the second line.

Well done and good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022

Thanks, Lisa