Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Tom - your author notes were just as lovely to read. A well penned sonnet and the meter which always causes me grief you pen gracefully.
Loved your ability to weave the falls into a beautiful outing with strong rhyme and flow.
Nicely done my friend and great picture you took as well.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

Thank you Maureen. I really enjoyed your review.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Waterfalls seem to harness nature's power and spill majestically from heights with a mighty roar or pulsating throb.
This image shows just how much force is unleashed as the winter snows melt and force the water down into the valleys.
A clever bonnet which captures the majesty and attraction of the falls.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

Thank you Shirley.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

You know waterfalls are magical. It is a bit like watching a the wild flames in a bonfire except the flames are replaced by the cascade of cool splashing water. Well done.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanx rod. Yes, very much so.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

wonderful sight indeed. Is it man made or a natural phenomenon?

If it is connected to mountain flow then how pure the water must be.

A nice write in portraying a memorable place for you.
Best wishes,
RG

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thank you RG, it's a natural flow along a canoeable creek that runs several miles originating in Lake Minnetonka.

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

A great place to be with water cascading down into a gushing and melodious sound. A wonderful place to be in Minnehaha Falls..and the name is cute especially the 'haha' sound at the end of it, smiles.
Great write and well expressed a place to go to everyday. What a beauty!
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))
Have a wonderful weekend.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thank you Ritchie. Minnehaha actually "laughing water" in Lakota Souix dialect.

reply by 9999pool on 12-Apr-2014

Ha Ha. Now the secret is out. Thanks for the tip. i Have also viewed the 1-9-6-2 you wrote and i am waiting for Sunday to view it with good reasons, haha. Secret, secret.
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I love this poem, Tom, and the photo. How lovely to be so close to these lovely places. Is this the Minnehaha who is with Hiawatha? In the poem? Your words are beautifully smooth and flow easily down the page. A lovely sonnet and a pleasure to read. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thank you Sandra. Yes it is. In fact, there is a statue of them in the park. There is a fountain with the lines of the poem encircling it on the stone bench surrounding it, and Longfellow's home is on the site too.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi, Treischel,
"The Falls" is an excellent sonnet following a consistent rhyme scheme with excellent meter, rhyme and figurative language and imagery (in a rippling riff).
Preston

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thank you Preston, I appreciate your review.

Comment from Angel Debbie

Excellent

You should write for the travel brochures for MN. I bet they would love what you would say about the State. You are a great photographer and writer to boot! Thank You for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thank you Angel Debbie. That's awfully nice to hear.

Comment from risktaker

Excellent

A beautiful picture, it captures the imagery in the poem. I like the structure and the tone. I can hear the water travelling from the cliff. Water is beautiful and mesmerizing. Great poem.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thank you risk taker

reply by risktaker on 12-Apr-2014

thanks

reply by risktaker on 12-Apr-2014

You are welcomed.

reply by risktaker on 12-Apr-2014

you are welcomed

Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER

Excellent

LOVE these bits:
Where water falling leaves its mark,
POURING profusely off the cliff, 'p' alliteration enhances
rippling riff, 'r' alliterations

Leaving the theme is ill advised. Perhaps revise. For ex:
"One thing - most folks are ignorant
About its seafood restaurant."
CONSIDER:
So in conclusion may I say,
I love to go there ev'ry day.

Regards:

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014

Thanks Stephen. Excellent point.