A Prince

There in the midst Of those ashes I see A flame of humanity Burning so brightly Fuelled by love There on bended knee The fireman Who risked his Life to save A dog and her Five babies Is Knighted a Prince With a grateful lick Given So tenderly. For: Joyce Johnson’s contest - Doggy Gratitude Inspired by the picture Awarded: First Place

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/23/2011 4:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved 1st place win in Joyce's contest Lainie. Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 2/5/2011 5:22:00 AM

Many congratulations Elaine on your win in Joyce's contest with this little gem....:)

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/4/2011 4:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. You have great descriptiveness and rhyming in this entry which is simply worded and easy to read.

Kory Calhoun

Date: 2/4/2011 1:19:00 PM

Hi Elaine - Congratulations on your win in Joyce's contest. Best wishes, Kory"

Deb Radke

Date: 2/4/2011 12:01:00 PM

Beautiful, beautiful. You are a wonderful writer. Congratulations! Love, Deb

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/4/2011 9:22:00 AM

I loved this poem the first time I read it, Lainie. Congratulations on your first-place win! Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/4/2011 9:03:00 AM

What a tender poem of love and gratitude!! Congratulations, Elaine!! Beautifully done! love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/4/2011 7:41:00 AM

Congrats Lainie on your first place win in Joyce's contest with this extraordinary entry my friend.. enjoy your top spot for a top notch poem..luv..

John Freeman

Date: 2/4/2011 7:10:00 AM

Great job Elaine, goo to see you at the top. Agape, Moses

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/4/2011 7:09:00 AM

This is awsome.Tons of congratulations for this victory

Kash Poet

Date: 2/3/2011 10:38:00 PM

Congrats Elaine,on your big win in this contest!

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/3/2011 10:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your Great Ist Place win in Joyce's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest, 'Laine. Enjoy! Love, Annalise

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/3/2011 9:53:00 PM

Yours was the poem that most picked up on what I was wanting. Your emotions as you looked at the picture. So many wrote from the dog's point of view that I decided to have two winners in each placement. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Abe Lopez

Date: 1/28/2011 9:05:00 AM

Wonderful imag ery Elaine.... this is a happy ending for a canine family...

Daver Austin

Date: 1/22/2011 12:20:00 PM

This will be a popular contest. This one should do very well. Love, Dave

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2011 6:54:00 PM

Very nice, Elaine, and it's so good to keep seeing you here. Lovely title for this too! He IS a prince.

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/21/2011 5:02:00 PM

Wonderful vision 'Laine! I know this will do very well in Joyce's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest! Always, Annalise

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/21/2011 12:46:00 PM

Original and so beautifully worded, Lainie. I definitely see this as a winner. The whole image of the dog bestowing knighhood "with a grateful lick" is amazing. Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/21/2011 8:37:00 AM

The weekend is upon us once again and I hope yours is wonderful and that you might find the inspiration to keep writing your excellent poetry. It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Lainie. The best to you in Joyce's contest my dear friend. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/21/2011 7:39:00 AM

Simply, but beautifully said...indeed a Knighted Prince! :)