Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

You did a great job of highlighting the tragic aftermath of the fires- but with a touch of hope. There is a natural bond between man and animal. And I am so happy to see this love in action. A beautiful rondel. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020

Hi June Thank you for your kind words and lets hope as many burnt animals can be treated we care Cheers

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

I love this Christine. A virtual sixer back to you for this sweet and compassionate Rondel about the darling koalas and other animals (and people) victimized by the horrible fires in your country. Prayers with you all to finally put out the fires. Hugs, Marilyn

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020

Hi Marilyn Thanks again for your great review I am saddened by the photos and videos of our koalas and kangaroos who are caught up in these fires Some do make it and people care
Another round of hot weather , more fires also
Many are deliberately lit and looters around So angry
cheers Chris

reply by BeasPeas on 10-Jan-2020

Hi Christine. Well the world is watching your plight with the fires. I pray for an end. The mercenaries who set them and prey upon others should be prosecuted. I hope they do. Marilyn

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hello anon, this is a lovely, compassionate Rondel poem. Written in abcb rhyme with good rhythm, it reminds us that not only humans have suffered loss of their homes and belongings, but thousands of indigenous animals have died or been badly burned in the terrible fires that are still burning in Australia. Well done and good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Dorothy, Thanks and yes we must remember the poor animals in the bush during these fires. What an awful time for them too. Had to fix the rhyme scheme it was out a litte but kept it much the same in meaning Cheers

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Rondel about the Australian bush fires that are causing painful burns to the wildlife that survived the fire. Humans step in to help those who suffer from awful burns.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Sandra, Thank for your review and we hve to help our wildlife too they suffer and many die in fires So sad Cheers

Comment from Barbaraj1

Excellent

You certainly have done justice in your poem. It is so hard to watch these
poor Koalas suffer. They are just so cute. The line you chose to repeat
our precious wildlife suffer awful burns says it all.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Barbara, Thanks so much and yes they do suffer so we must look out for them as well. Cheers

Comment from Tina Crute

Good

Ugh...this hurts my heart. I put a poem too. Seems like poetry gets out some of the angst. Thank the Lord for some rain, but still a war rages on. Your point is very well stated, because it shows your heart. Love the title too!

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Tina, Thank you for reading my poem and I am pleased you liked the title Cheers

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

I like this. When disasters like this happen, both man and beast suffer as you've so eloquently stated. Thanks for sharing this well written work. Well done!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your read and review and yes therecarecmany costs to fire . appreciate your words Cheers

Comment from Bill Pinder

Excellent

Thanks for sharing this unique poem about the tragedy in Australia. It's terrible when people or animals suffer. Praying for mercy and heavy rains.
Bill

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2020

Hi Bill, Thanks very much and yes animals suffer greatly in fires as there is often no where to go so many die. We can help the ones who survive though. Cheers

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the Rondel Poetry writing prompt.
This well written verse tells of looking after the wildlife that has fallen victim to the wildfires in Australia.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2020

Hi Sharon Thanks so much and lets hope all the wildlife can heal in time Cheers for your good luck also

Comment from RShipp

Excellent

I believe that you have followed all the requirements for a Rondel Poetry writing prompt entry.

This poem was definitely a passionate plea for all the at-risk wildlife in the fires.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2020

Hi RSipp Thanks your for reading and reviewing my Rondel. I tried to look at both sides and hopefully met the requirements as stated. Cheers