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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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Newton Ranaweera

Date: 12/28/2016 9:23:00 PM

Beautifully compared the difference.

James Inman

Date: 11/12/2015 11:46:00 AM

Wonderful sweet write Andrea. I have both. Sorry to say, mine didn't place.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/12/2015 3:37:00 PM

don't fret. I only got an HM. Same as not placing to me!!

Neva Romaine

Date: 11/5/2015 3:38:00 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

Skat A

Date: 11/5/2015 12:21:00 PM

Andrea, Congratulations on your End Line Win. LOVE SKAT

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/5/2015 11:49:00 AM

Congrats on your winning end line..On the internet today was an article about are cats plotting their owner's demise..LOL..Sara

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/4/2015 11:23:00 PM

Congrats on fine win Andrea with this superb write!

Joseph May

Date: 11/4/2015 5:37:00 PM

Congrats on your win Andrea ...Hugs

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/4/2015 2:51:00 PM

Congrats even though you chose cats...haha :)

Paul Callus

Date: 11/4/2015 12:30:00 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

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/4/2015 12:27:00 PM

Congrats Andrea! Perhaps, you are ooler!

Balveen Cheema
Date: 11/4/2015 12:28:00 PM

Perhaps you are cooler! Love, Balveen

Jan Allison

Date: 11/4/2015 10:11:00 AM

aww this is cute and I agree cats are cooler - congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Julia Ward

Date: 9/28/2015 1:10:00 AM

Neat phrasing on your cool subject! Julia, xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/21/2015 9:51:00 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

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/21/2015 8:39:00 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

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/20/2015 10:36:00 PM

A dog a cat, it does not matter. If you feed em' too much, they both get fatter. :)

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/18/2015 10:13:00 PM

Very cute acrostic : ) I agree with the whole of it! Always, Laura

Daver Austin

Date: 8/18/2015 3:41:00 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

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/18/2015 9:00:00 AM

Hey Andrea, I love this and I am sure HG will too :) All the best for the contest!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/17/2015 8:58:00 PM

G'day Andrea... an interesting form of poetry Andrea with a topic that will always bring on friendly debate. Thank you - Lindsay

Mike Bayles

Date: 8/17/2015 5:32:00 PM

I like this form. It gives you a nice challenge, and the results are surprising. Your poem has a surprise to it. Mike

Joseph May

Date: 8/17/2015 4:42:00 PM

I will give you a big Woof for this cool write Andrea...hugs

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/17/2015 12:01:00 PM

Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight and entertainment. Emile.

Jennifer Walker

Date: 8/17/2015 9:23:00 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.

James Peranteau

Date: 8/17/2015 7:35:00 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

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/16/2015 10:35:00 PM

Well, I am a Cat man, but love both, so you summed it up well!