Dogs and Cats

In my life, I’ve had about five . . . . . . . . . . . DOGS

What naughty chewing little beasts they . . . ARE

Nonetheless, I still think they are . . . . . . . . .COOL;

However, I’ve had twice as many . . . . . . . .. CATS

Independent, sweet and clean they usually . . ARE

For that, I find  cats to be just a tad bit. . . .  COOLER


Written Aug. 2015 for the "End Line Word" Poetry contest of HGarvey Daniel Esquire
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Ranaweera  Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Beautifully compared the difference.
Inman Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Wonderful sweet write Andrea. I have both. Sorry to say, mine didn't place.
Dietrich Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 3:37 PM
don't fret. I only got an HM. Same as not placing to me!!
Romaine Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Hey Andrea, a warm and hearty congratulations on your winning poem in the End Line contest! I agree with you, cats do seem 'cooler' than dogs. Excellent. Be Blessed, Neva
A  Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your End Line Win. LOVE SKAT
Kendrick Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Congrats on your winning end line..On the internet today was an article about are cats plotting their owner's demise..LOL..Sara
A. Sharma Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Congrats on fine win Andrea with this superb write!
May Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea ...Hugs
Ebbs Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Congrats even though you chose cats...haha :)
Callus Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:30 PM
I tend to agree with you, Andrea. Throughout the years we've always had dogs and cats in our family (apart from many other pets), but I always found cats to be the more independent. Congrats on your win. // paul
Cheema Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:27 PM
Congrats Andrea! Perhaps, you are ooler!
Cheema Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Perhaps you are cooler! Love, Balveen
Allison Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 10:11 AM
aww this is cute and I agree cats are cooler - congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Ward Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 1:10 AM
Neat phrasing on your cool subject! Julia, xx
Rigoler Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Yes, dear Andrea, we eat more sh-t than you know! This also applies to the pesticides our fruits and vegetables soak in their skins when heavily sprayed with pesticides. And washing foods before we eat them does not purify them. I no longer eat beef because of the hormones (and other chemicals they put in them). I could go on and on, but you get the point. Thanks for the stop. / M
Rigoler Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 8:39 PM
I prefer a dog to a cat. They may be better at personal hygiene, but when their owners forget to take out their soiled litter (as a few of the occupants of my apartment complex do), they stink up the corridors! When my dog needs to do his thing, he indicates he wants to go out. I just have to pick it up with a proper poop bag. No smell, no hassle. Enjoyed your poem. / M
Johnson Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 10:36 PM
A dog a cat, it does not matter. If you feed em' too much, they both get fatter. :)
Breidenthal Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 10:13 PM
Very cute acrostic : ) I agree with the whole of it! Always, Laura
Austin Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 3:41 PM
I must agree. We've had so many, many cats. We did have a long haired dachs named Skipper that we loved dearly. With no back yard, though, cats are more convenient. Seems like any animal can take over your heart. We have a new kitten named, Cash, after my dad, Cassius Austin. Love, daver
Neels Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Hey Andrea, I love this and I am sure HG will too :) All the best for the contest!
Laurie Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 8:58 PM
G'day Andrea... an interesting form of poetry Andrea with a topic that will always bring on friendly debate. Thank you - Lindsay
Bayles Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 5:32 PM
I like this form. It gives you a nice challenge, and the results are surprising. Your poem has a surprise to it. Mike
May Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 4:42 PM
I will give you a big Woof for this cool write Andrea...hugs
Pinet Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight and entertainment. Emile.
Walker Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM
Just so neat how this is a poem which has a message, can also be summed up as a message with the end words of each sentence Love the cats also, just not having any with my husband around, I love my husband more than the cats. The dogs I've had, love them but I love the independence of a cat.
Peranteau Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 7:35 AM
Cute terse write here dear poet ! I love them both extremely yet, as a child until NOW, I am extremely allergic to the critters ! I had a dog when I was a teenager...13-17 though it had to live outside. A Doberman Pinscher, and no I didn't snip his ears or tail...how cruel that is ! My father and I built him his own house in the 'huge yard', a smaller scale model of our own house. Sparky was one cool cat, pun *smiles* Have a wonderful week Andrea..getting Soup mail..Much love, james
Vaso Avatar
August 16, 2015 at 10:35 PM
Well, I am a Cat man, but love both, so you summed it up well!
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