Miscellaneous Poems
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Comment from Sugarray77
Craig, you have penned a very moving verse. I did not know about the term .. black dog.. you use it very effectively in this poem. I hope to read more from you soon. It is always so good.
Melissa
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2019
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Craig, you have penned a very moving verse. I did not know about the term .. black dog.. you use it very effectively in this poem. I hope to read more from you soon. It is always so good.
Melissa
Comment Written 07-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2019
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Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Melissa. You are very kind, and they are much appreciated. Craig
Comment from closetpoetjester
Aww Craig this is so lovely. You are obviously a "dog" person LOL I have only owned one dog and her name was Ebony haha Great minds think alike LOL
It's clear the dog had a tremendous impact on you and the memories have held strong. So nice to see you have / had other dogs too. While it's important NOT to forget those special pets and the bonds created, it's paramount we continue to enjoy the love a pet provides, albeit a different one.
They are easy to love.
We have eight cats.
Your rhyming and storing telling interweave beautifully.
LOVED THIS
Px
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2019
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Aww Craig this is so lovely. You are obviously a "dog" person LOL I have only owned one dog and her name was Ebony haha Great minds think alike LOL
It's clear the dog had a tremendous impact on you and the memories have held strong. So nice to see you have / had other dogs too. While it's important NOT to forget those special pets and the bonds created, it's paramount we continue to enjoy the love a pet provides, albeit a different one.
They are easy to love.
We have eight cats.
Your rhyming and storing telling interweave beautifully.
LOVED THIS
Px
Comment Written 07-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2019
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Aha! So, does that make you officially a crazy cat lady, Phillippa? ;-)
I love cats, too. We always had them in the house while I was growing up. I'd love to have one (or more), not only for the great company they provide, but also to help keep the rodent population down! Unfortunately, keeping them in would be a bit difficult where I am, and we are only a few hundred meters from a major highway. I dread what might happen to them.
Thanks for the wonderful rating and the lovely comments, I am always happy to see you on the reviewer's list :)
Cheers,
Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
A beautiful poem, Craig. Very touching and enjoyable. I agree with you. I've had many dogs--the first dog started the whole thing when I turned 40. Each one special and dearly missed. Marilyn
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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A beautiful poem, Craig. Very touching and enjoyable. I agree with you. I've had many dogs--the first dog started the whole thing when I turned 40. Each one special and dearly missed. Marilyn
Comment Written 30-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Thank you so much for the lovely comments and delightful rating, Marilyn. Forty is quite late to be getting your first dog... I think I was about 18 months lol. But I'm sure you were much better able to appreciate its value. They are wonderful creatures, and can bring so much joy for so little in return.
Comment from catch22
Hi Craig, this is a lovely metaphor for rescuing our inner children in life. We do need to protect the most vulnerable parts of us, but also learn to expose them to make ourselves vulnerable in a relationship. That's how I see the owner and dog relationship, based on pure love and trust. Lovely sonnet.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Hi Craig, this is a lovely metaphor for rescuing our inner children in life. We do need to protect the most vulnerable parts of us, but also learn to expose them to make ourselves vulnerable in a relationship. That's how I see the owner and dog relationship, based on pure love and trust. Lovely sonnet.
Comment Written 30-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful comments, Pam. I don't really even think of myself as an "owner", more an adopted parent, and the word "pet" grates a little, but I use them for want of anything better. I really think they are our family, sometimes more so than blood ties. Most grateful, Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very well written poem about the black dog and the little boy. You used very good descriptive words and lovely art work. I think you did a great job on this poem Craig. I understood what you were referring to. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Craig, This is a very well written poem about the black dog and the little boy. You used very good descriptive words and lovely art work. I think you did a great job on this poem Craig. I understood what you were referring to. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Hi Teri,
Thanks so much for the lovely comments. I'm glad the poem made sense to you. Hope you are well :) Many thanks, Craig
Comment from strandregs
Hi Craig
I missed you.
nice poem , the emotion is felt and the black gog at the end is a double entender I think.
My black dogs come and go
some are like sausage dogs
some are noisy poodles
very SAD
Lack of sunshine exposure at this latitude does awful things . :-))Z.
Hope you are well .
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Hi Craig
I missed you.
nice poem , the emotion is felt and the black gog at the end is a double entender I think.
My black dogs come and go
some are like sausage dogs
some are noisy poodles
very SAD
Lack of sunshine exposure at this latitude does awful things . :-))Z.
Hope you are well .
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Well, I'd suggest a holiday somewhere south to cheer you up, but we had our first snow for the year yesterday. Thanks for the great comments, Z, much appreciated :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Ulla
Hi Craig, with the danger of being hopelessly ignorant I didn't know that 'black dog' was a metaphor for depression. I am ignorant. I've never suffered from depression and never known any who did. It can't be pleasant, though. I liked your poem, and thanks for the notes that made me read it in another light. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Hi Craig, with the danger of being hopelessly ignorant I didn't know that 'black dog' was a metaphor for depression. I am ignorant. I've never suffered from depression and never known any who did. It can't be pleasant, though. I liked your poem, and thanks for the notes that made me read it in another light. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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It seems like a silly metaphor to me, as dogs bring joy, not pain. Still, maybe it's something to do with them (the black ones) being like a shadow? Thanks for reviewing, and the kind comments, Ulla :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I read Gloria's poem on depression and yes, yours is different but equally poignant Craig. I loved this one and the closing couplet is perfect. Loved it,
cheers
valda
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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I read Gloria's poem on depression and yes, yours is different but equally poignant Craig. I loved this one and the closing couplet is perfect. Loved it,
cheers
valda
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Thanks for the lovely words of encouragement, Valda, and for the delightful rating. I'm really grateful for both, and glad you enjoyed the poem :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from DeborahWrite
Dear Author,
I found your poem and Author's note well-written--both a story and facts I couldn't stop reading. You ability to write is captivating. I, too, found Gloria's poem outstanding and if I still had a 6 star ranking to give you, I would.
Thank you for sharing,
Deborah
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Dear Author,
I found your poem and Author's note well-written--both a story and facts I couldn't stop reading. You ability to write is captivating. I, too, found Gloria's poem outstanding and if I still had a 6 star ranking to give you, I would.
Thank you for sharing,
Deborah
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Thank you for the extremely kind comments and the virtual six-star rating, Deborah. Both are greatly appreciated -- Craig
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Awww... this one nearly brought a tear, Craig -- as an animal lover, I can so very much relate to this one! :) Your rhythm here just murmurs softly to the reader until their own furry companion can fill that place in their lives... just wonderful! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;)
P.S. So good to see your name on the listings again, Sir! ;) Welcome back! :)
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Awww... this one nearly brought a tear, Craig -- as an animal lover, I can so very much relate to this one! :) Your rhythm here just murmurs softly to the reader until their own furry companion can fill that place in their lives... just wonderful! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;)
P.S. So good to see your name on the listings again, Sir! ;) Welcome back! :)
Comment Written 27-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Thanks so much, Yvette. I'm really pleased you could relate to the story, and very grateful for the lovely comments :) Cheers, Craig