I am going to admit I couldn't get through all of them and it wasn't because they aren't good. It's because they are. I love animals, all animals. It breaks my heart to see them abused or abandoned. We live in the country and have an unknown amount of dumped cats and kittens that make their home here. I also take in rescue horses whenever I need to. I know I'll spend my entire life trying to figure out why or how people can mistreat these beautiful creatures. I voted for you and I wish you the best with this because they are good and the word (needs!) to be sent out. I'll come back later and read more, then go cry again. Better yet, I'll save it to my home page and read more than once. Thank you. You touched my heart.
Denna

What beautiful poems. A very powerful message. Makes me so happy someone heard my kitten's cries on a cold, wet night and took him in for the night, instead of ignoring him. I then had the opportunity to foster him but fell so in love, decided to keep him. Your poem about the mom and kittens dumped in the cold really touched me. That could have been Cooper. I have always appreciated the circumstances that brought him to us. It just takes one act of kindness to make a difference.

I appreciate your review.
I set-out to journal only a few of the saddest experiences I've had with animals (some represent all animals in general, and some I specifically knew). Of those I knew...I put a notation at the end, as to what the death meant in a community-wide fight toward fair treatment toward animals. I may have to look at how I did that again, as it sounds like I didn't do it very effectively :).
I don't feel that there was room in this book for my 'angry' voice, but if you will look at my profile page - you will see that I have become an 'avenger of animals' through diplomatic channels and hands-on work. I may write something that reflects more of the anger, but honestly...I truly wanted to convey more of the sadness here than anything else. And believe me...anger for the injustice toward these animals is what keeps me fueled, and rekindles the fire when it starts to go out.
I agree with you; that perhaps the repetitive nature of the themes may get tiresome, but what better way to hammer a message home.
I will take your advice though - as I believe you are a fair and honest critic - and revisit this...see what I might be able to change that won't take away what I set-out to do in a specific manner.
Thanks again for stopping by,
Best to you,
Robin

I'm glad my book touched your heart...That was the purpose and I'm glad I did what I set out to do...
My best
Robin

Sorry it took me so long to read your book, (poem.)

Immediately I notice there are no pretentious words and phrases that tip off who novice writers are. Your sentences are written in a natural conversational way and there is no jumping of pov. You stick with one theme and get across it without any fluff.
I would have liked to see you show your anger and demand to do something about your anguish over all those killed animals. It is rather depressing to keep on reading page after page on the same point of defeated resignation.
I want to hear your angry voice. In your face kind. And proposing a solution of any kind to a better treatment of and for these animals. That would have made your book more uplifting and easier to rally around.

Wonderful writing. I loved your poems.
You have touched my heart.

Does everything. She is the glue our community needed to gather all the scattered info. and make it available.
Political and hands-on...amazing.
Thank you so much for stopping by and reading. I'm amazed at the response from the Animal Welfare Community, and you are a huge part of what it takes to save animals...
Love,
Robin

Finding the time to do what you do, as well as teach full time, is beyond me.
Your heart and motivational skills as Volunteer Coordinator for our newly opened Adoption Center is exceptional. I love you for many reasons, but your huge heart and love for animals, makes you exceptional.
Love,
Robin

...is a wisp of a girl, who has single-handedly found foster homes for over 100 "at-risk" dogs from our local shelter.This book is partly inspired by her strength and love.
I've been trying to get her to join this writing site, because her poetry is absolutely exquisite.
Much love to you Molly, and I hope you enjoyed "Bennie Got his Bone".
Robin

Robin I am beside myself right now because you know how to make the emotions of the unfortunate reality come out in such a wonderful way. Keep writing you are doing it for a good cause and every animal that you give a voice to is so deserving.

Blessed Be.