Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

I really like rondeaus, and this one is no exception. *smile* I'm always entertained by your poems AND by your photographs. They always go so well together!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2016

thank you Robyn

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

We just call them Redheads around here. I love those little guys. They have the sweetest song and love it when they visit my yard. Nice picture Tom. Well structured poem as well. Nancy

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2016

Thank you Nancy. That name fits very well too.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

This is beautiful Tom, and as always your pictures are just as lovely. Can't help on the meter part of this but reading it aloud it seemed to me to flow well and smoothly.
Nice strong imagery that brings their moment alive for me.
Thanks for sharing.
m

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2016

Thank you Maureen, I am very pleased that you liked it, for both the poetry and the photography.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thanks for teaching us about the Crossbill, which seems to have the bird kingdom's typical more colorful males. Lucky you to have the pair pose for you! I enjoyed your description plus rhymes, repeats and meter. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2016

Thank you Joan. I've been waiting a long time to cross the crossbill off my list, so Ibwas elated by the visit.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

You had me when you described the female as his bride. Plainer than the male she may not be as outstanding. Nevertheless they are a team and send to be enjoying your food and porch. Flows nicely. Well done!

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thank you June. I like your observation. So true.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

One for the bestiary perhaps. I thought a crossbill was a rather angry final demand. Lol. Now there's a thought though with your knowledge and interest in wildlife together with your camer and poetry you could produce a bestiar of North American Birds, a latter day Audubon.

This is fun even if the bird is a little lopsided.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thanks Jim. I may just do one, one of these days. I'm still looking for a Sandhill crane shot. Went searching for them yesterday, but only got some tromp ether swans, a bunch of lelicans, and a Goshawk.

Comment from Bollie

Excellent

This is a really lovely little poem. You implemented some nice imagery with really good word usage.your rhyming is really good and unforced which makes the poem flow effortlessly. Really nice job, keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thank you Bollie for a great review.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem. You did a great job using the style of the rondeau. Your lines flow smoothly with great rhymes. I like the way you described the female's lack of color but great physique.

The picture is awesome. You are a great photographer.

Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thank you very much ch Jannypan. I appreciate the review and loved the compliment.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written flawless Rondeau. A pretty pair of birds and a great catch with the camera. Interesting and informative author notes.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thank you Sandra.

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Triescel,
this is a nice rondeau. it has a much nicer rhythmical feel to it when there are even syllable counts in each line. A nice subject too. Funny how the male species are always more colourful than the female. Beautiful birds.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thank you Brenda.