Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos
A blank verse sonnet42 total reviews
Comment from Bucketlist
For you, CONGRATULATIONS poem of the month author! I loved that entry.
Tony, you never fail to amaze me with you wonderful imagery inducing words. You could write sonnets of passion, and have us old girls (ie ME) swoon and need the vapors. LOL
I have nothing else to proclaim but Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Tony is tops
Trisha
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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For you, CONGRATULATIONS poem of the month author! I loved that entry.
Tony, you never fail to amaze me with you wonderful imagery inducing words. You could write sonnets of passion, and have us old girls (ie ME) swoon and need the vapors. LOL
I have nothing else to proclaim but Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Tony is tops
Trisha
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Very many thanks, Trisha, for your very kind words and your comments and for the six stars. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
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I speak the truth according Trisha!
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I speak the truth according Trisha!
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hello, you can't half tell you're Aussie by this poem. Lovely imagery in this poem. They are a noisy bird, but they make up the sound of Australia, the background music. It is very particular down under, compared to England. I think you did a great job of this poem, thanks. Ana.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hello, you can't half tell you're Aussie by this poem. Lovely imagery in this poem. They are a noisy bird, but they make up the sound of Australia, the background music. It is very particular down under, compared to England. I think you did a great job of this poem, thanks. Ana.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Very many thanks, Ana, for your very kind words and your comments about this poem. Much appreciated! After nearly forty years here, I'm beginning to feel at least half-Aussie! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Gloria ....
That picture is just adorable. Sometimes I feel like a crow that gets fascinated by shiny objects. lol.
I will never get over how much I love the word billabong, one of these days I will figure out just why.
A beautiful blank verse, Tony. And some very close slant rhymes but not enough to have a bird about.
Very much enjoyed the beautiful imagery. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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That picture is just adorable. Sometimes I feel like a crow that gets fascinated by shiny objects. lol.
I will never get over how much I love the word billabong, one of these days I will figure out just why.
A beautiful blank verse, Tony. And some very close slant rhymes but not enough to have a bird about.
Very much enjoyed the beautiful imagery. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Many thanks again. Slant rhymes are so useful. You can deny that they are rhymes when writing blank verse and swear that they are when writing rhymed verse! LOL. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
I am always in awe of your wonderful poetry. "Avenging Angels," was a good lead-in! I can see why this was is listed as an all-time best. Well deserved! The details dance!
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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I am always in awe of your wonderful poetry. "Avenging Angels," was a good lead-in! I can see why this was is listed as an all-time best. Well deserved! The details dance!
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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Such kind words, Cindy! Thank you so much. I'm glad that this one gave you pleasure. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very good image.
-Notes are appreciated.
-Excellent sonnet with
vivid imagery that shows
the plight of these creatures
endangered because of
the misuse of the environment.
-Thanks for sharing about
these trees and species all
at risk from what was their
natural habitat.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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-Very good image.
-Notes are appreciated.
-Excellent sonnet with
vivid imagery that shows
the plight of these creatures
endangered because of
the misuse of the environment.
-Thanks for sharing about
these trees and species all
at risk from what was their
natural habitat.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Lovely to hear from you, Pam, and to know that you enjoyed my poem and that you could identify with the environmental issues. As always, I appreciate your support. Best wishes, Tony
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You are very welcome, Tony. It is important to share issues to promote awareness.
Comment from LIJ Red
I read an article that cities along the Jordan are drinking it dry and the Dead Sea's
days are numbered. So many people...the frogs and trees have no room left...excellent blank sonnet...
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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I read an article that cities along the Jordan are drinking it dry and the Dead Sea's
days are numbered. So many people...the frogs and trees have no room left...excellent blank sonnet...
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Very many thanks, Red, for stopping by to review and for the comments about the impending death of the Dead Sea. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem along with a good picture and notes to help the reader understand. They are beautiful birds and it's too bad about irrigation and other things taking away from their habitat. Too bad about the trees and insufficient water for them that causes they to die.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Good poem along with a good picture and notes to help the reader understand. They are beautiful birds and it's too bad about irrigation and other things taking away from their habitat. Too bad about the trees and insufficient water for them that causes they to die.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Very many thanks, GW, for your very kind words and your comments about this poem and the environmental concerns that it highlights. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
You paint a beautiful picture for the reader of these beautiful birds. I didn't know where these beautiful birds lived, but, I've now been informed. I like how you describe everything and pull the reader in with your creative wording. You've done a fine job educating the reader about these beautiful birds. Well done Tony!
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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You paint a beautiful picture for the reader of these beautiful birds. I didn't know where these beautiful birds lived, but, I've now been informed. I like how you describe everything and pull the reader in with your creative wording. You've done a fine job educating the reader about these beautiful birds. Well done Tony!
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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Such kind words, Jeffrey! Thank you so much. I'm glad that this one gave you pleasure. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pamusart
Well written poem. There is a lot of nice imagery here. I really liked the ending stanza.
"Small sparkling gems adorn the velvet dome,
attendant on the silent, rising moon.".
Thank you for sharing. You painted a beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Well written poem. There is a lot of nice imagery here. I really liked the ending stanza.
"Small sparkling gems adorn the velvet dome,
attendant on the silent, rising moon.".
Thank you for sharing. You painted a beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Thanks, Pam. I appreciate your review. Thanks for picking out the parts you liked best. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Sulphur-Crested Cuckatoos", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. This is a six, but unfortunately I only have fives left. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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"Sulphur-Crested Cuckatoos", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. This is a six, but unfortunately I only have fives left. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018
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Such kind words, Duchess! Thank you so much. I'm glad that this one gave you pleasure. Best wishes, Tony
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Tony,
You're more than welcome.
Take care, best wishes and bless you,
the Duchess
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Tony, you're more than welcome.
Take care, best wishes and God bless you,
the Duchess
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Tony,it certainly gave me pleasure.
Take care and God bless you,
the Duchess
