Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Hell -kettle is the word of the day, huh? Who would I thought that I would learn that today. I love your nonet. I can feel the tension of your fish family. . .then their happiness. "Mom makes merry." How delightfully you put it.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Debbie. I find "abyss" easier myself lol. Much appreciated, Craig.

reply by Debbie Pope on 23-Mar-2018

Not near as interesting though

Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

This is so fun. Very well done, Poor sardines, I watched the Blue Ocean on BBC and it really amazes me that there are any of the little guys left. Everyone eats them. What an awful life to worry always you will be eaten. ={ Great poem. Rox

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the great review, Rox. It sure wouldn't be fun to be one of them. Cheers, Craig

Comment from karenina

Excellent

No kidding, if I had a say you would win hands down! Adobe a boy sweet little t or fish tale with ell behaved syllables that lined up perfectly! Kudos!

Karenina

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the great review, Karenina. Much appreciated - Craig

reply by karenina on 23-Mar-2018

Sorry for the auto correct mess!

Karenina

Comment from F Scott Hafner

Excellent

I understand that mid Australia is a hell kettle. Not aligning your poem with it but I suspect there is far more to it than meets the eye. It is pleasant and could apply to many aspects of life as all good poems should.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Thanks, Frank, for the fun review. We are not an abyss lol Cheers - craig

reply by F Scott Hafner on 23-Mar-2018

I spent your winter primarily near coast learning to coach rugby referees. What I heard about the interior and the vehicle that go there are not for the faint of heart.

reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

OK, you may have a point. But most people who venture into the centre come out alive... at least half, anyway :)

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

This is a good entry for the contest. Well written. Well rhymed. Easy to read. Flows well. For some reason when I read this, I thought about the relationship between the Clownfish and sea anemones. It is mutually beneficial. The Clownfish is immune to the sea anemone's poison and thus is protected against predators. The anemone gets scraps of food that the Clownfish drops. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing. It is a good thing that fish parents do not get attached to their young

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Are you sure? I guess with some, they don't even get to meet them. Thanks, Pam for the great review and good wishes. Craig

Comment from Alexander Vasa

Excellent

Hello, a good Nonet poem for the competition, I think its clever the way you call it a 'hell kettle'. Best of luck with your entry. I have no ideas for change and wondered if you saw fish where you come from, thanks. Ana

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 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

I don't see fish where I an very often, as I'm about 150 miles from the coast. The best I could hope for is trout in a dam, or minnows in a stream if I was inclined to go looking :) Thanks for the kind remarks, Ana - Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Thank goodness the sardine escaped & won't end up in a can on a shelf. I hate the thought of eating one of those fish. Good job Craig on your nonet for the contest. All lines, syllables are correct with a good little story. Good use of alliteration 'w' 'h' 'm' 'c' 'd'. Best wishes.

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 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Sardines are safe in this house too, Jan. Thanks for the lovely review - Craig