Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

I like the way in which you reflect the true nature of the elk with that of the elk club. My uncle was an Elk. But I think he was just in it for the beer.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015

Thank you ravenblack. I think most were.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This poem truly celebrates the Elk and the defiance of bar closing rules. I can see the connection. I suppose if one drinks too much, one might mistake an Elk for a Moose. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015

Thank you rod. I understand in Europe, they are called moose.

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Great poem, Tom. The Elks and the elks. I had an opportunity to observe elks, in the rutting season, at very close range in Yellowstone National Park. The males "bugle" their call to the females. Very impressive, beautiful animals.

I love the format of this poem. Visually attractive and fun to read. Well done, Tom!

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thanks, i saw quite a few in Colorado

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

The Elks do a lot of good things for people. Truly a unique experience, and probably one you thoroughly enjoyed, especially after finding out the meaning of the statue. Well written poem paying homage to Elks, and to elks. Well done.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thanks quite an interesting research.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is fascinating; both the form and the history of the society. I love the way that each half of the poem is devoted specifically to one meaning, the animal first and the boozers second. A good smile for a Monday morning.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Pantygynt. I saw the contest and thought I'd try one. Worked hard a getting the edges smooth. The other ones I saw, look like a mess to me.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

A beautiful photo that complements your poem perfectly. It is a double Etheree, dot on syllable count. Nice subject about this elk you saw in Germany. Thanks for sharing this nice poem.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Ine. Have a great week.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

Great poetry expertly done. I also love the story behind the poem. What would we do without Google, my children taught me to google, as soon as I say "I wonder ...." Their reaction is "Google it." Lol.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Sandra. An amazing tool. You can learn anything there.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

Always have a way of taking something so natural and making it come alive I thought what you did with both Elks was amazing Mr T. You never disappoint
tk

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Sir T. That's a hogh compliment.

Comment from hannahorion

Excellent

Comments: I liked the concept here of the two part Etheree one for the mammal and the other for the organisation. The description of the Elk is very good considering the discipline of the poetic form of the Etheree. The same applies for the second half although without the authors notes I was quite confused by the poem. After reading the notes all became clear. I gave the poem five stars.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you Hanna. Glad you read the notes.

reply by hannahorion on 27-Jul-2015

Thank you

Comment from His Grayness

Excellent

Thanks again to this great teacher for an astounding lesson in poetry, filled with a very interesting lesson on the Elks organization and the Animal's whereabouts and lifestyle. HIS GRAYNESS

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2015

Thank you again, Vance. It was a fun piece to write. I saw the contest, but was too late to enter. Unlike the others who wrote, i spent a great deal of time and thought getting those edges as smooth as possible.