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The Heart of Poetry

Viewing comments for Chapter 31 "Eagles fly"
'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway

16 total reviews 
Comment from jandeck
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I love birds of prey, and the eagle is the king. This is a very descriptive nonet and describes well, the beautiful mountain scenery and hunting eagle. Well done..

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2013
    I so appreciate your fine review and rating, thanks:-) Carolyn
Comment from barleygirl
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I like the IDEA of what you're writing about & I love the words you're using to bring many images to mind. The problem is that the words don't go together for me, to form complete thoughts. It's more like random words, disconnected in some cases, instead of flowing. Still, there are many good aspects to your writing and the picture is the frosting on the cake. Good luck!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2013
    Thanks for your candor, for reading, and I'm glad you liked the picture. :-)
Comment from Gungalo
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Distant scenes majestic mountain slopes
Clear day skies cobalt blue reflect
Eagle soars keen eyes survey
Lush fruited plains of prey
Talons razor sharp
Shrill screams exhale
Swiftly springs
Nature's
Snare

A beautiful nonet and beautiful subjects for this one. What a wonderful write. Syllables all in place.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am happy you liked this one. :-)
reply by Gungalo on 19-Jul-2013
    Smile.
Comment from Apryle Willis
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This is such a beautiful picture. A fantastic form. I love how you circled around to the "catch". Talking of lush fruited plains of prey and eyes glaring.. Then, swiftly springs, natures, snare. It tells a great story as well. You can visualize the scene. Your friend, Apryle

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013

    What a nice review, Thanks for loving this. :-)
Comment from adewpearl
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powerful pairing of artwork and poem, which is in excellent syllable count for the nonet
good alliteration in majestic mountain
good consonance in clear/skies cobalt/reflect
good alliteration and assonance in plains of prey
vivid descriptive detail in this dramatic scene Brooke

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Thank you so very much for the complimentary review. :-)
Comment from wierdgrace
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There are many nonet poems in this contest, and I must say this is one of my favorite, and you couldn't of picked an better artwork, well done, and good luck in this contest.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Wow, thank you for the wonderful review, and best wishes.
Comment from june prescott
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A fine nonet in perfect form. I like the subject and your picture enhances your poem. My favorite lines are "Swiftly springs/nature's/snare. Well done and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Thank you June for the great comments and well wishes. :-)
reply by june prescott on 19-Jul-2013
    My pleasure. :) Cheers, JP
Comment from danddanthnyt
Exceptional
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This is fantastic! I enjoy the detailed, deep images with figurative imagery: "swiftly springs," "lush fruited plains of prey," "eagle soars keen eyes survey." Awesome words paint the 'soaring eagle' perfecty.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Wow, I am overwhelmed. Your comments are wonderful and the six stars are such a bonus. Thanks so very much.
reply by danddanthnyt on 19-Jul-2013
    Your most welcome; great nonet/dan
Comment from Ben Colder
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Love the way you built this and the subject. the photo really enhances . Good luck in the contest, I will fine the voting booth.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Thanks Ben, haven't won yet but I always enjoy the writing. The prompts give prod to the inspiration. :-)
Comment from 4tun81
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This nonet is a vivid description of a scene in nature. I particularly like "Lush fruited plains of prey". I think this will be a contender. Good luck.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013
    Many thanks to you, I am happy you enjoyed this.