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Free verse poem on nene: Hawaiian/Kauai geese

26 total reviews 
Comment from zanya
Exceptional
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This is an exquisite poem detailing in beautiful language not just their color but also their mores and movement; living in such an exotic setting, 'They pause near banyan trees to watch a sunset'

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
    Thank you so much for your generous review!
Comment from Ricky1024
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Nice description of an incredible flying creature!
This of course was very well written and the theme and imagery was very well also.
Good luck with this and have a wonderful day!
Doctor Ricky

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
    Thank you very much for stopping to read and review this Kauai poem!
Comment from Allieas
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of your life with us. I haven't been to Hawaii and have never seen a Nene Goose, but your descriptions are vivid and evocative. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024
    Thank you for your super review!
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Chrystie, what a majestic bird the Nene goose is. It is also a beautiful bird, with it's distinctive markings.
You have composed a wonderful free verse poem units honour. The best of luck. Ulla xcx

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024
    Thank you for stopping by to read and review and for the well wishes.
Comment from BenThrone
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I too have only been to Hawai'i once (2006), but I truly loved it there. Heartbreakingly-beautiful scenery. This poem immediately took me back. I love how you have given the geese such character without anthropomorphizing them. There are lovely turns of phrase here as well. I particularly liked "They waddle-pad around on lush, soaking wet grass".

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Thank you for such a nice, personalized review.
Comment from Ric Myworld
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I read little poetry and don't know the first thing about it. But, like prose, or general conversations, it's basically words, which consume most minutes of everyone's days and keeps us up to date on what others think and feel. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Thank you very much for stopping by to read and comment!
Comment from Jacob1395
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That is a brilliant picture and I loved the way how you wrote this piece. I thought your writing flowed really well and I really enjoyed reading it. An excellent piece.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
    Thank you for such a kind review.
Comment from Lisasview
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Oh how I love Kauai, having lived most of my life in Southern California, I have been there several times.
Knew nothing about Knee geese, so thank you so much for sharing in a Free Verse poem,
Lisasview

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
    Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review!
reply by Lisasview on 19-Jan-2024
    Wherever you are we are both up... It is 7:30am here in Spain.
    You are most welcome,
    Lisa
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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You clearly have much knowledge of these birds and have filled your fine free verse with an abundance of informative detail, skilfully conveyed with excellent alliteration and complemented by that powerful, eye-catching image! Well done and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 18-Jan-2024
    Thank you for your super review, much appreciated today.
Comment from jim vecchio
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Where I live, the grounds are full of delightful seasonal birds. Most noble, I believe, are the geese who stroll the grounds, proudly presenting their families, in perfect order. I had to watch out feeding them, though. When they got to know me, they followed me everywhere. This was a beautiful poem.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 18-Jan-2024
    Thank you for your awesome review.
reply by jim vecchio on 19-Jan-2024
    Thank you for this awesome work!