Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

You deserve to win with the photo as well, Tom, that was an amazing shot. You must have a really good camera. Your poem is perfect for it. How wonderful to be able to see them up close on their nest. It would be nice to see the babies, are you going to try? A pleasure to read and admire. :) Sandra.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015

Thank you Sandra. Yes, I'm checking the nest twice weekly. I definitely want to get action eaglet and action shots of mom and dad.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

A nice photo of an Eagle on her nest. What an original poem to write for the Minute poem. It rhymes well and has the proper meter. I still have to produce mine. Best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015

Thank you Ine, and good luck with yours.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

A finished chore...And then the true labor of love begins, the endless hunt and feeding. Where do you go to watch the eagles? Such magnificent birds.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015

Thank you ravenblack. There are eagles all along the Mississippi up here in Minnesota.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

The eagle had to wait for the eggs to hatch so offspring would be born that would be a match of their mother's beauty--skies ill then be filled with their soaring magnificence. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2015

Thank you Rod. Can't wait for them to hatch and get shots of the new ones.

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

an excellent minute poem with good rhyming and perfect syllable count.
Good use of enjambment
good use of alliteration
good pairing of picture and poem
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2015

Thank you Erica.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I was impressed that you were able to capture the photograph and the description of the sight with your Minute poem. I especially enjoyed your rhymed couplets and "woven wood" image. More cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Joan. Got several shots. So, more eagle poems to come.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Tom, loved this entry for this Minute competition, wonderful use of description and imagery, nice rhyming and rhythm and a wonderful flow. Good luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Eric for the nice review and good wishes.

reply by Eric1 on 15-Mar-2015

My Pleasure my friend.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Excellent tribute to such a graceful bird. I enjoy watching them do the snatch and fly when dipping down into the lakes for their meals. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Ben. Been wanting to capture that. Likely will be in the right place at the right time, some day.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a lovely informative poem about the eagle. Where were you to be able to get such a wonderful photo? Have a blessed weekend, Patricia

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

This picture was taken along the Mississippi at Grey Cloud Island, near Cottage Grove, Minnesota.