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Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "Majesty in flight."
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Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
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Hello my friend I am sorry I am late reviewing this beautiful tanka poem the syllable count is correct and your descriptions are very strong bringing the art work to life I enjoyed well done good luck regards Jill

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    Thank you so much, once again, Jill. Always nice to have you review my poems. x
Comment from Cleo Belle
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Interesting and some of the images are good. Is the word 'fore' correct in the fourth line? When you write 'august' are you thinking of a strong personality, which would fit right with your 'imperial' bird?

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    Yes august was for how strong the eagle is. Fore as in forward I think works well. Thank you for your kind critique. x
Comment from juliedickson55
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Nice example of Tanka poetry with a lovely graphic to compliment it.

"you glide so easily fore" is such a beautiful phrase.

Good luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    Thanks once again for your kind comments. I appreciate any critique x
Comment from Liilia
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This Tanka is a beautiful tribute to the eagle (the picture shows a bald eagle, I think) the symbol of America. I love the lines:

you glide so easily fore
august, imperial bird

Words such as majestic, too, help to create the image of a truly special bird with a lot of dignity and a fit symbol of our country.

Beautifully done. Wishes for much luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    It is such a beautiful bird Liilia. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Thank you. x
reply by Liilia on 24-Aug-2012
    You are very welcome. :)
Comment from adewpearl
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Your poem is in good syllable count for the tanka contest
Lovely descriptive detail that makes this scene appealing and easy to visualize
ruffles is an excellent verb choice and adds another sense to the mix and life to the scene
I love the final line - great word choices to capture the essence of this bird :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    Thank you once again for your kind appraisal of my poem Brooke. Much appreciation. x
Comment from TammyGail
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Jaq - what a lovely poem you crafted in so few words for the contest - lovely use of imagery as well - thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest it was a pleasure

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2012


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2012
    Thank you Tammy, always appreciate your kind input.