Comment from cbat

Exceptional

Because of the photography along with the way this was written,
This one of my favorite. Flowing smoothly. I can see the Eagle.
What also I appreciated was the after poem small lesson.
I am not familiar with most of this, it helped me understand.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015

Thank you chat. Im glad you liked the poem and notes.

Comment from Dawny53

Excellent

I can't thank you enough for sharing your photo.. it's awesome to me that you were able to get him while he was shrieking! I appreciate your authors notes on mono rhyme.. I didn't know any of that..you do a good job with it! I love the ending.. just a peek would probably be wise, right? I'm so glad I stopped to spend some time with this, because it really was worthwhile, I enjoy your work!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015

Thank you so much Dawny. It helps to have a good camera. I was 200 yards away and across the river from it.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This was an ingeniously designed poem that reflected the glory of that king of birds--the mighty eagle. If man could have such freedom in the depths of the sky, it would indeed be a magical life. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2015

Thank you rod. Yes, to be an eagle would be exciting.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

I like this poem a lot, Treischel. Yet! This is the first time I think the repeating line at the end of each stanza does not really help the flow, it sorts of mimics it.

Loved the rest of it though.
Best wishes,
RG

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2015

Thank you RG. Yeah, i was experimenting with that echo effect.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed your continuing the eagle theme with another exciting, long distance photograph and poem. I was surprised that Minnesota has the largest population in the continental U.S.--the better for you with future photos and inspired verse! I admired your monoverse rhyme and literal echoes. More cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Joan. I plan to write one for the Spring poetry contest using a picture of the nest from a long distance, among the bare branches, showing the melting river ice below it, with partial open water. Probably tomorrow.

Comment from Jackreese

Excellent

I really liked this poem, I think you did a wonderful job. The imagery was perfect along with picture. And that is an awesome picture! Great job with this.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Jackreese.

Comment from Helena Frances

Excellent

Congratulations on such a great photo. Which came first, the rhyme or the picture?
I really enjoyed the poem, its descriptions and flow.
Don't imagine I'll ever come across a nest or an eagle, but if I do, I'll be prepared for the shriek:)

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Helena. The picture came first.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Nicely written mono-rhyming poem, I enjoyed the read and again you have given me some information about the eagle I was not aware of. That is one thing that is nice about fanstory if we are willing to read and think we can get a great education, and none of is too old to learn from others. Patricia

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Patricia. Yes, i like that aspect of this site too.