Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

At first, I thought this was the owner/dentist addressing the dog, Deano, when he asks it to 'open' (its mouth) LOL, but the I read it again and realised exactly what you mean and are expressing the attributes of a special and loyal pet, extremely well.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Yep, you nailed it, Rayman, as you usually do, my friend. I really am truly grateful for the review and those good luck wishes. Thanks!:)

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Dearly beloved pet,
Open, faithful ... so patient --
God's reflective grace. << Great line!

These dang things are so short, there's not much to say about them, so I pasted it here "for reference" (wink, wink). Verrry clever!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Heh he, well, that's good enough for me, Phyllis. I know you're a dog lover yourself, just as I am. I really feel they are a mirrored reflection of God's kindness and loyalty. Of course, owning three small breed dogs myself, I may be a bit biased, LOL.

Thanks for the review, my friend.:)

Comment from Loren (7)

Excellent

Amen to this. At first glance I was assuming it was about a dog, but then I thought I've got a couple of horses, a cat and of course a dog it could also be so easily about. Poignant is the word I'd give this. (Out of sixes so that will have to do : ) Loren

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks very much, Loren, and no sixes are necessary. I'm just so happy that you enjoyed reading it, and that it spoke to you.

Thanks again for your stellar review.:)

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Nice one Dean - very impressive. Good twist in the third line. Acrostic. You ticked all the boxes. Good luck in the contest. Kind regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks, Dorothy, I truly appreciate that! I initially had it reversed (how ironic, huh?), with God forming the body of the acrostic. But I revised it, and felt it turned out much better this way.

Thanks again, my friend. Much obliged!:)

Comment from His Grayness

Excellent

Les: I love dogs....I loved your 5-7-5 and hope you do well in the contest!! This is such a true writing as their patience is endless and their love is unconditional. Great write! Vance

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Vance. They really do mirror each other, don't they?

I truly appreciate the very kind review.!:D

Comment from lindalcreel

Excellent

Funny how that works out. Maybe the Almighty has a special place in his heart for man's best friend. Guess we'll never know the answer to that riddle, at least not while we're here. LOL

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Hah, yeah, not while we're here, Linda. You're right about that... But, we won't be here forever.

Thanks for the very encouraging review and comments. I really appreciate it!:)

reply by lindalcreel on 22-Aug-2014

MY pleasure:)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Dean, that is brilliant! A winner for sure. It is true too, God/Dog, they say God sent us the Dog as a sign to us that He is with us, faithfully and lovingly there for us. The cat, was to remind us we are not perfect! I think that is about right. Good luck in the contest, Dean! xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Ha ha, I never thought of it quite that way before, Sandra, but it sure makes perfect sense to me. I'm a dog lover myself. They are so dependent on us for our love, just as God is, I think. Cats, they're completely the opposite, and don't really seem to need or want our affection. Our food, yes, but love? E-h-h-h-h, not so much.

I'm very grateful for your encouraging review.

Comment from JM

Exceptional

Your dog is a fortunate animal to have a master who loves him and pays him tribute through this wonderful poem. I dearly love my little dog and I agree that he is God sent.
I will have to read this to my little pet.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, JM. I have three dogs, but my baby is my nine-year-old Chihuahua, Gidget. She is truly my best friend. Her love and understanding, especially when she gives me her little hugs when she knows I am sick, or upset, are so cute and comforting. I believe that God made dogs in a very special way, don't you?

I sincerely appreciate your wonderful rating and heartfelt review, my friend.:)

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Yes Dean, dog is God spelled backward and dog has been instilled with the same traits as our beloved God. Loving, faithful and loyal.Your poem is an acostic and a 5/7/5 and about a dog. You did it! Good job! Good luck. Nancy


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 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Nancy, and it was much harder than I thought it was going to be. But, I love a challenge, and this format surely filled the bill, LOL!

Thanks for your kind review.:)

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi Dean,

This has a great thought process to it. Our pets are the greatest comfort, and most forgiving creatures, just as God it for us.

Well done! Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*-*)


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 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Jax, and I would have to agree with you one-hundred percent.:)