Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed your vivid description of the heron and your matching photograph. Your addition of alliteration to the cinquain form is very effective. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Joan.

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Trieschel.
this I think is a really hard form to write but your word choice
and picture are fantastic. Very descriptive. Great read.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Brenda, your enthusiastic review makes me happy.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

A new reality for a crick in the neck. LOL
This is a great cinquin for the contest Tom.
Great picture as well. Good lock in the contest.
xx Nancy

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Nancy, that is quite neck, Lol.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi, Treischel,
"Preening" is an excellent poem in the difficult cinquain format. Syllable requirements were met. The image painted is realistic as verified by the picture.
The figurative language is unusual and colorful. ("bends beak to tactile task") is excellent description using seldom used words including the feeling sense. The alliteration is good. Good work I enjoyed this poem.
Your friend and colleague,
Preston

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you very much Preston. Your poetic perception has blossomed beautifully since your return. This is a very fine review.

reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you very much Preston. Your poetic perception has blossomed beautifully since your return. This is a very fine review.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Cinquain. The Heron was cspturedat the moment while busy preening his feathers. Excellent photo. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Sandra.

reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Sandra.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is an awesome picture! I enjoyed your cinquain. Good job on the correct syllables per line. Your words/lines flow smoothly with such great info. Even if no picture was included, readers would still have a great image in their mind due to the descriptive words chosen.

Good job & best wishes in the contest. Jan

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Jan, for this review and the best wishes.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I wish I could do that like that bird:) I've never tried a cinquan. I like reading the form - I'll have to try one. Good luck in the contest.

teresa

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2016

Thank you Teresa. You'd need a much longer neck, Lol. Yes, give one a try. I'm sure you'll do fine!

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Nicely done, Tom,

Heron (2)
feathers askew (4)
bends beak to tactile task (6)
to smooth and readjust his trim (8)
Preening (2)

perfect syllabic fit, nice alliterative line in line three bends/beak and to/tactile/task (nicely done)
good job, very nice photo, and I enjoyed this. Great luck in the contest
Cat

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016

Thank you Cat. In appreciate the review, syllable check, and most notably, best wishes.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Some great alliteration in such a tiny thing. There is also a lot of information in here as to how and why the heron carries out this task. I may have said this to you before but you could do a children's book involving stuff like this, your photos and a cinquaine for each beast. A sort of modern day bestiary.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016

Thank you Pantygynt. Yes, you have mentioned that before, and it's a good idea.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Tom, this is as wonderful poem for the contest. The photo is a delight to see.
I wish the very best in the contest. I am waiting for the weather to cool her as it has been over 100 degrees each day for almost 3 weeks. Patricia.

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 Comment Written 21-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016

Thank you Patricia. It got up to 98 here today, with high humidity. Thank God for Air Conditioning.