A Crest of Spring
they only wear it in spring50 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your words are well thought out to describe this awesome bird. Your lines read smoothly, the words create great imagery and the image is perfect. I've never seen one in person--I live in the hot and dry areas where these birds would never visit. Thanks for the detailed facts.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
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Your words are well thought out to describe this awesome bird. Your lines read smoothly, the words create great imagery and the image is perfect. I've never seen one in person--I live in the hot and dry areas where these birds would never visit. Thanks for the detailed facts.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much. He is a unique bird, one of God's little miracles.
Comment from June Sargent
It must be a means of luring or attracting mates! I must say it is quite dashing. Thank you for sharing the additonal information - I never knew the crest eventually disappears...to return next spring. Like the cherry blossom. lol
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
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It must be a means of luring or attracting mates! I must say it is quite dashing. Thank you for sharing the additonal information - I never knew the crest eventually disappears...to return next spring. Like the cherry blossom. lol
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
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Thank you. He is truly a unique bird, one of God's miracles. I can't believe that the crest only exists in spring!
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi EM,
I enjoyed your poem about this magnificent diver. I especially like the comparison of its crest to the wave of spring. Nice metaphor there, but we're not quite close enough to spring here. Spring has only teased us so far. No grand parade yet.
"A crested cormorant in spring's largess" ... nice alliteration with "crested cormorant", and you taught me a word as well in "largess".
"He only wears his splendid crest in spring"... teaching
"The queen of seasons" ... its title... "has proclaimed its crown."
also, "a godly bird"
"Comes summer, and the royal crown is gone -
Until next spring his feathered head is bare." ... teaching
Nice rhyming and meter, and informative author notes polish this poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Hi EM,
I enjoyed your poem about this magnificent diver. I especially like the comparison of its crest to the wave of spring. Nice metaphor there, but we're not quite close enough to spring here. Spring has only teased us so far. No grand parade yet.
"A crested cormorant in spring's largess" ... nice alliteration with "crested cormorant", and you taught me a word as well in "largess".
"He only wears his splendid crest in spring"... teaching
"The queen of seasons" ... its title... "has proclaimed its crown."
also, "a godly bird"
"Comes summer, and the royal crown is gone -
Until next spring his feathered head is bare." ... teaching
Nice rhyming and meter, and informative author notes polish this poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Oh, thank you so much for the great review, Kimbob! I think, this is a godly bird indeed, it's so unique! God has many miracles for us.
Comment from Raul1
This bird is an interesting species. Thank you for introducing it to me and your poem is well written. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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This bird is an interesting species. Thank you for introducing it to me and your poem is well written. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much. Yes, cormorants are absolutely unique, and I like that their crest saga.
Comment from irishauthorme
Good poetry and your picture was a proper prelude. It has always intrigued me, how some of the birds get all decked out during the mating season.
Here in Wyoming, we have the Sage Grouse, with an expanded chest all white. The roosters do a drumming dance to attract the hens, sometimes 16 or 18 hours at a time.
Good work,
irish
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Good poetry and your picture was a proper prelude. It has always intrigued me, how some of the birds get all decked out during the mating season.
Here in Wyoming, we have the Sage Grouse, with an expanded chest all white. The roosters do a drumming dance to attract the hens, sometimes 16 or 18 hours at a time.
Good work,
irish
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much. Yes, crested cormorants are absolutely unique birds, and I love their crest story.
Comment from mermaids
I always am overjoyed to come across a poem about birds and this is a treat. I was unaware of this bird and your poem is a wonderful introduction to him. "By nymphs and seraphims he has been blessed" is a creative line that adds a fantasy feel to your words. Excellent use of words that takes the reader out into nature.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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I always am overjoyed to come across a poem about birds and this is a treat. I was unaware of this bird and your poem is a wonderful introduction to him. "By nymphs and seraphims he has been blessed" is a creative line that adds a fantasy feel to your words. Excellent use of words that takes the reader out into nature.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much. Yes, they are absolutely unique birds for sure.
Comment from dellsworthpoet
Poems that also have learning potential are always fun. The flow is good. The rhymes not forced. The poem stays on point. The vocabulary is rich.
Thanks for a good read.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Poems that also have learning potential are always fun. The flow is good. The rhymes not forced. The poem stays on point. The vocabulary is rich.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much - yes, crested cormorants are unique birds for sure.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Joan E.
I am proud and delighted that my poem helped to inspire you to write this wonderful trio of rhyming quatrains. I'm glad you could use the terrific picture you located but sorry it was complicated. I especially enjoyed your personification of the cormorant and friends! I also admired your "symphony" metaphor and "queen of seasons" image. Brava!
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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I am proud and delighted that my poem helped to inspire you to write this wonderful trio of rhyming quatrains. I'm glad you could use the terrific picture you located but sorry it was complicated. I especially enjoyed your personification of the cormorant and friends! I also admired your "symphony" metaphor and "queen of seasons" image. Brava!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Thank you so much, Joan! I am so happy you enjoyed this poem. You inspired it. I wonder if "spring only" crest is applicable to double-crested cormorants.
Comment from Realist101
HI Yelena!! What a great nature poem! I didn't know this about these neat birds. I just saw 'my' littel male bluebird still here the other day, I was SO amazed! Here it is November! Thanks for a good read my friend! Susan
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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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HI Yelena!! What a great nature poem! I didn't know this about these neat birds. I just saw 'my' littel male bluebird still here the other day, I was SO amazed! Here it is November! Thanks for a good read my friend! Susan
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Comment Written 15-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Thank you so much, Susan. I changed the picture. These birds are a true mirable, and I believe there is a great symbolism behind this - spring is truly a queen of all seasons, and here comes the crest - crown! Spring only wonder.
Comment from l.raven
This is very nicely written.I like the wording.And the picture is perfect for this poem.I don't know much about this bird ,but I love all birds.good poem
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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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This is very nicely written.I like the wording.And the picture is perfect for this poem.I don't know much about this bird ,but I love all birds.good poem
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Comment Written 15-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review.
