Comment from C. Gale Burnett

Excellent

This is an excellent contest entry!
Love the rhyme of 'caught' and 'taut'.
Love your background color. The whole image was eye appealing.
I really love your 11 syllable poem.
Great work!

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2018

Thanks for the thoughtful review. At least you liked it. Haha. I bet if I could have found that photo of the turtle tied up tight in blue fishing line I would have got the sympathy vote. Have a wonderful Sunday. Cheers, j

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

The first thing I can say is, "Ouch - that sounds painful!" This is an interesting use of the 1-9-1 syllable count, and I like that you made it rhyme, which adds even more of a challenge.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2018

Thanks for the review. I saw a photo of a big sea turtle completely caught up in discarded nylon fishing line. He could no longer swim and was at the mercy of the waves. Very heart wrenching, especially with those mournful, knowing eyes. sigh. j

reply by Michele Harber on 07-Dec-2018

Oh my goodness, that's so sad.

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

This is an excellent 1-9-1 poem and entry for the contest
with correct syllables and addition of the rhymes
Yes, there are many tangled webs
Excellent art work to match
Good luck in the contest
RS

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2018

Thanks for the insightful review. Saw a sad photo of a turtle completely wrapped in discarded nylon fishing line. He could not move any more, at the mercy of the waves. And then those deep, mournful eyes.... sigh, j