Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, Graceful Gaggle, has the right set up and notes that the usually unadvertised and impromptu performances are done with skill. One might gander at them for hours.

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks, Bill :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

A tour de force of alliteration in ssss and dd--startling imagery vividly renders the scene. I have a sense of de ja vu--perhaps I read it and got interrupted and forgot to go back. Good call including notes on the diamond syllables.

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks, Liz, for your lovely feedback. Best wishes as always, Debra :)

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

How do I convey to you the delight this poem brought me? Little ducklings
feed my soul - this sang to me in harmonies God sent...the picture is precious and I thank you for this hymn in my day!

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Sherry. Glad you enjoyed my poem. Best wishes as always, Debra :)

reply by Sherry Asbury on 25-May-2021

Blessings, beautiful one!

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Great photo to accompany your 5-7-5 poem. Those goslings do look like they're in a "synchronized swim." Excellent use of alliteration in poem and the title. Rod

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Rod. Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Anne Johnston

Exceptional

What a beautiful picture of the Geese that you have taken. Your well-chosen words aptly describe the picture. Love the way they are in formation and the Mom and Dad leading and ending the parade.

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thank you so much, Anne, for your lovely feedback and generous star rating. I really appreciate both :) Best wishes as always, Debra

reply by Anne Johnston on 25-May-2021

You are welcome, Debra

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Oh, you were inspired by the same thing for the Take A Photo contest - a family of geese! Yours is in the daytime and yes, they are in a perfect diamond formation! I liked your alliterative "supervised synchronized swim!" Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 24-May-2021

Hi Helen :) How funny! Your entry must be waiting in my inbox - I've had a busy weekend and been at work today so haven't had chance to get through my messages yet. I look forward to reading it :)
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
Best wishes as always, Debra x

reply by lyenochka on 24-May-2021

I can understand how busy you are! You might relate to the poem. I was thinking of moms still busy with their kids.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This is an excellent entry in this ekphrastic poetry contest. A lovely photo of them swimming in formation, pretty well as they would in their aerial migration, beautifully written Debra, good luck, blessings Roy

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 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Roy. Best wishes, Debra :)

reply by royowen on 25-May-2021

Welcome Debra

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Wow! They do glide along in ranks. Amazing creatures. I have two come faithfully to my back door for food. They come waddling when they near my voice.

Sending you my best today as always for this delightful entry. Best of luck!
Sal XOs...

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 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 25-May-2021

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Sal. Best wishes as always, Debra :) x