Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Lovely photo to complement your poem. You must have been very lucky to be allowed to watch this release. Normal people just see this on television.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you Ini. The real lucky ones were the dignitaries who got to do the release.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

You were so fortunate to attend this event and take the series of photographs--thank you for sharing the once-in-a-lifetime experience with us. I enjoyed your rhymed couplets in the quatrains and direct address to the eagles plus your enthusiastic repeats. Here's to a "better place"! -Joan

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Thank you Joan. A appreciate your detailed review.

Comment from trimple

Excellent

Hey, Tom

How lovely to see you writing again.

A terrific poem that describes the release of a beautiful wild bird.

You must have felt great joy for this beautiful creature.

A great pic Tom!

little nik perhaps..

For creatures here that share its (our) space. ?

Kind regards

trimple:)

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

thanks trimple. It feels good towrite again. Good suggestion.

reply by trimple on 15-Oct-2014

:)

Comment from rod007

Excellent

The theme of your poem is a worthy one. The preservation of animals that are on the verge of extinction through man's evil must stop. Tigers, whales, dolphins and so many different types of birds are on the brink of destruction. It has to cease. Well done, Tom. Congratulations on the publication of your new poetry book and it's nice to see you back.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Tghanks Rod. I greatly value your comments. Yes, it's good to be back.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Raptors are such awesome birds and really deserve to be free, their beauty in flight is amazing.
I can certainly see were your interest stems from.
This magic occasion is captured well in this well structured and thoughtful series of quatrains in iambic meter with refrain.
Clever photography and complements the subject well.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thank you Shirley for this wonderful review

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid rhyming couplets
good use of enjambment in keeping the thought flowing in this poetic story of a wonderful act of compassion
strong verbs in your imperative statements :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thank you Brooke for your keen thoughts.

Comment from vapros

Excellent

Yes, indeed, a memorable occasion - not only for the onlookers, but for the bird. It's great that someone is doing this work. Your caring and rhythmic poem was entertaining and neatly done. A fine sendoff. Good work.

v

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thank you Vapros. Quite a sight to behold.

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Good to hear from you again. I hope you've been happily busy. It must be a special feeling nursing such a powerful bird back to health and then witnessing it's ultimate freedom. Great job!

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thank you Marietta. Good to be back. Yup' been busy off marketing.

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

times like this you will always remember and have pictures to fall back on if you become confused in years to come.It is a beautiful sight to behold to see them fly to go home

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Thank you Country ranch writer. It was really moving.

reply by country ranch writer on 14-Oct-2014

S M I L E

Comment from Fridayauthor

Excellent

This is a delightful poem about a fascinating subject. It was very well done.

I visited one of these centers in Alaska a few years ago. They do great work.

Convalescence will end today.
Its Convalescence ends today. ??

Nice work!

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Thanks you Friday. Yes, thanks for that suggestion..