Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

You've captured the true spirit of a Shakespearean sonnet. Reads so elegantly, rhymes perfectly, and faith for the bird, much like for us is in the flight. Superb! Les

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

Excellent sonnet form, rhymes and rhythm. The message is inspirational and the metaphor you use conveys the meaning in an easily understood way. You have met the requirements of the contest very well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from allborn66

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem. The form compliments the piece. The rhyming scheme is strong. You communicate the theme well.
Barbara

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

kwisteveh, this has all the earmarks of a Shakespearean Sonnet with compelling meaning and personification. The rhyme is well chosen. All the best in the contest! :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from vapros

Excellent

Excellent work. In lofty concepts you have raised a bird. An eagle, I believe, looking at the picture. 'Spirit feels the tug of ancient dreams', is a great line, and I enjoyed the reading of this fine poem. Well done.

Bill

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from SteveY

Excellent

Wow! This one is just so freaking good! It's full of faith, hope, history, birth, experience and life! I loved everything about this masterpiece!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from sweetthanesue

Excellent

good imaginary uplifting verse ..particularly liked
"A sudden joy I drink and fear is answered with a leap of faith that gives me strength to claim whats mine by right."
superb ending "My wings unfurl-and oh, the thrill of flight. nice flow enjoyed the read..sue

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks, Sue - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from Showboat

Excellent

Wow, I really loved that one. sonnets are my fave kind of poetry and this just made me smile. Especially the last line!
Quite uplifting!

Thanks so much for sharing,
Gayle

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks, Gayle!

Steve

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

What a beautiful sonnet. Perfect in every way - gorgeous imagery, a wonderful flowing meter, outstanding rhyme, but then I expect no less from you anymore. :)

I don't have any sixes left, but this is surely worthy. Simply elegant. Good luck.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Dawn, thanks for the great review and the virtual six.

Steve

reply by Dawn Munro on 19-Jan-2014

You're welcome.

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

If eagles thought as humans (and I don't see why not) the first thrill would be the love coming from their family guiding to self sufficiency and that mighty leap of faith spreading their wings to extend their life into their domain, the second. Your poem is an excellent write. Why didn't you write it as a English sonnet or is that too tame.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks, Alan.

Steve