Comment from poetadeu

Excellent

The scene is very tranquil. It is easy to picture the Loons
as they swim and dive, then pop up again in another
area of the pond. Vivid images and a beautiful song in
it's very structure. Thank you for sharing this writing
style...

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015

Thank you poetadeau. Glad to share.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

An alouette ... I remember singing the song in rounds as a youngster, and then with my elementary school French class.

How you pick and adhere to an unusual and sometimes elaborate rhyme scheme fascinates me Tom.

Another nice one from your nature-loving pen. I enjoyed it, sir!

Sonali

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015

Thank you Sonali. Just a god-given talent, I guess.

Comment from A.A.A.EXHILARATING RIDE

Excellent

Thank you for the multifaceted wonders of this work, the nature photography, the verse, the poetry and information, all make me feel part of a bird watching scene again. I don't know whether it is the same species, but it looks a bit similar and acts as what I would call a Grebe here. Certainly, you capture it, and the thrill of wondering, where the next pop-up will be, or if you will ever know, or linger longer. Mm! Can smell the fresh air, and tomorrow I leave the city for two weeks. Thanks for opening that door, and all, Maureen*&*

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2015

Thnx Maureen &, have a great trip. It is related to a grebe, but they are seperate species.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

A pleasant rhyme form that lends itself well to this sort ort of two part description, first their song then their habits in their habitat. They sound like a lovely bird to listen to .

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2015

Thank you Pantygynt. They definitely are.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Oh, we don't have any loons around here. I'd love to see and hear them. Through your poetry and photography though I can.

~~Teresa~~

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2015

Thank you Teresa. Always glad to share sights and sounds.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Hi Tom,
I like loons also.. they make a lovely sound...
this is a neat form... and the rhymes of
echoing/ sing was particularly cool... it was so
subtle I had to go back and find what its partner was. lol
Loved this... quite sweet... great photo
looks like a real one! (Suppose it was once, eh?) yikes!
Cat

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2015

Thank you Cat. Yes, it once was.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

They are absolutely one of my favorite birds. You did a good job on your 'alouette' poem. What you say about the loon is true and don't you just love their call? They are fun to watch and to listen to. Nice picture too. Have a nice day! Nancy

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 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2015

Thank you Nancy. I do love and often try too Imimate it.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A well written poem, I can hear the loon sing it's tune with their distinctive song. I can see them dive into the water and wait for them to pop up again.
Excellent photo, Would have never known it is a stuffed animal, if it was not mentioned.

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 Comment Written 09-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2015

Thank you Sandra.