Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Wow, this is quite a story and I hope you win the contest with this one as it is magical, well rhymed and very readable, I was entertained here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2023

Thank you, I got second place. I appreciate you reading my poem. :)

Comment from Lea Tonin1

Excellent

Ooooooo. Wow! Very cool creepy and suspenseful poem. Heartfelt too. Puppies are too cute! A nice and spooky thriller that pulls on the heart strings. Great combo and very clever! I see, no issues with esthetics, spelling sentence structure, or subject matter. Really good palm wish you the best so luck in a great day!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2023

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. :)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the 3 words in a poem contest. Your poem is engaging and easy to follow.

Well done. Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2023

Thanks so much, it's nice to hear from you. :)

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

A lovely lovely poem. You took us up and down. Was not expecting the dog to morph into Fido. A couple of things keep it from being perfect. In stanza three line two you say, "her house was short a walk". That makes no sense. Stanza seven verse four "On that cold and fearsome." You left off (night). Almost a perfect thing. Karen

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2023

Oops! Thank you, I never noticed that. My mom used to say something was short a walk, so I picked it up from her. It might be a British thing, as she was fron London.:) Thanks so much for reading my poem and for your help.

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 19-Oct-2023

I was hoping you could check and see. I liked the poem very much. Karen

Comment from Alan Tryens

Excellent

I really enjoyed this poem a lot. It is well written and it draws you in to the story, wondering what will be Mary's plight. A happy ending indeed. I wish you had given your name so I could look for future submissions of yours. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2023

Thank you, I appreciate this great review. :)

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Very well done. I like the fact that she took pity on a lonely animal and was willing to make its life a little happier and easier. Your poem develops the story line very well, and the rhyme and metre are both very smooth and skilful. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2023

Thank you, that means a lot to me. :)

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

This is an excellent poem and your presentation is very good, too. You also use evocative words and imagery that will draw in a readers. Many will enjoy this.

Best wishes,

Alexandra

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023

Thank you, I appreciate this great review. :)

Comment from JSD

Excellent

An excellent poem. Assured handling of rhyme and rhythm, even if occasionally you chop the meaning to fit. 'Short a walk'? But your story is also so great, with the adoption of the devil puppy. Great stuff. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem.

Comment from Wendyanne

Excellent

This Halloween poem contains the three contest words as per the contest instructions, ie, animal, short and horror. I was expecting a gruesome ending so was pleased to read a pleasant one. Good luck!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023

Thanks , I'm so glad to hear from you. :)

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

You have created a lovely poem with the writing prompt. I'm an animal lover, so this one really appeals to me. I like the artwork you added too. I wish you tons of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2023

Thank you,,it's great to hear from you. :)