Comment from Justin Yhoung

Excellent

What a powerful piece, and a powerful image of a beast to accompany it!
You're rhyming a good; the image gets across.
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

Thanks you for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings.............Portia

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I have two cats. One of the reasons I like cats is because they move around and stalk things, even each other, like lions.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

Well Tom, I have two dogs one is a sweetie pie and the male in plum crazy but I love him sooooo much! Thanks so much for the review and rating. Blessings...............Portia

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

Lions are the king of the jungle. You have pointed that out very distinctly here in this poem. The poem flows smoothly and I found no errors in it. It was my pleasure to have read and written this response for it... John

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2016

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Kingsland,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings..........Portia

Comment from Susan Chetcuti

Excellent

Your poem really showed the strength of a lion through your words. This was an enjoyable read. It all flowed and rhymed really well. I liked the ending, just to stalk one more day. A great piece.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

Susan,

Thank you for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings..........Portia

Comment from MelB

Exceptional

Fantastic Nonet and I love the picture! They are magnificent creatures. I have the mini version in my house. It's funny how they act just like the big cats, but I don't have to worry about being mauled to death.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

MelB,

Thank you for such an outstanding review and the six star rating. Thanks for sharing about you lovely mini version of this mighty and beautiful animal. I am sure you little one is beautiful as well. Blessings...............Portia

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a very nicely constructed rhyming nonet. The form is visually perfect. Your author's note is amusing--"a beautiful animal; one which I will....admire from afar." Marilyn

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

BeasPeas,

Thank you for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings........Portia

Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

Very well done Nonet. Did not need to delve into fantasy or abstract thoughts. Speaks factually, yet elegantly of the lion. I wonder if you intended the double entendre in the third line, "Walks with pride displaying skill." Outside of the obvious thought expressed there, it can also allude to his group of lions, (called a "pride") and his "skill" could then be meant to indicate both hunting abilities which feed the pride, and his sexual dominance that keeps it well populated. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

Thanks so much for you review, I enjoyed reading your comments; much to learn about this beautiful animal. Blessings....Portia

reply by Thal1959 on 02-Dec-2016

It was my pleasure.

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Poet,

You did a really great job in composing this
stunning animal nonet entry! You have well
chosen words, correct syllable count, great
end rhymes and strong imagery in it.

You've got it all in this one. Well done!
(Not sure about "Lie in wait just to kill"
It seems as though you need a plural
there.)

Linda

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2016

SweetLinda,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. I had an issue before posting with which to use "lie" in wait or "lay" in wait, it appeared both were acceptable. So I went with grammarly smart and used "lie" in wait'. Thanks sweetie, I appreciate your kindness and help. Blessings......................Portia

reply by AnnaLinda on 02-Dec-2016

Welcome!
The lie, lies, lay, lays get a little foggy for me.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

The mighty lion is certainly beautiful and fierce.
Thus is an excellent poem for the animal nonet.

Well done

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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Janet,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings..............Portia

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

The flow was good. The theme was excellent! Your descriptive words were very good for explaining your ideas and your feelings. This is beautiful although it is actually the female that brings the food home. I know this because lions are my favorite animals and I have studied them for years.

No SPAG. No errors.

Your feelings are very understandable and expressed through the poem.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2016

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Oatmeal,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Thanks for giving me the information about who brings the food home. Learn something everyday, thanks so much for sharing and your kindness.

Much Love my friend............................Portia