Wednesday, November 17, 2004

A Rat In Springtime Comments

Rating: 4.9

It was a lovely day,
The hawthorn hedge
Was coming into bloom
And on the lawn
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Pete Crowther
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Esther Leclerc 20 April 2006

Hello, Peter! This is the first poem of yours that I've read, I think. Not much for wild rats, but I share your sympathy for this poor thing. Well-written observation. I will be back for more!

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Sylvia Spencer 02 March 2006

Peter Rats well I can take them or leave them/ I just could not leave this one. great poem cheers Sylvie

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A. B. 23 May 2005

Poor thing. I dunno why ppl hate rats, , but they are cool creatures. It's a good one Peter. Nice poem.

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Linda Preston 22 April 2005

Poor old thing - I hate rats but this one gained my sympathy

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Scarborough Gypsy 26 March 2005

Did you put it out of its missery? I myself have seen a mouse, which showed no signs of tumor but it was in an awful way and acted quite peculiar! I tried to save it for a while but no help I could give it. So then I freed it once again and farewell I did bid it! Sorry, couldn't help myself! xx SG

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Philippa Lane 18 March 2005

Such ordinary or extraordinary things can stir us into writing a poem. I like your Rat. I like it very much indeed.

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