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Never to Return

5/7/5 contest entry

24 total reviews 
Comment from MarjorieAnne
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Sad but true lines on the displacement and in some cases demise of species. Good use of alliteration with S sound. Last line has only four syllables. I suggest adding "now" before "thrives".

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    I can't, since it is a five/seven/five syllable count. Real is two, estate is two, and thrives is one. None the less thank you for the review.
reply by MarjorieAnne on 30-Jan-2014
    I thought real was one, sorry.
Comment from Charlene0513
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In many ways, the eagles are meant to be revered.
But mankind has made it impossible to allow them regions in which they too can thrive and enjoy their portion of life.
Charlene

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    Thank you, Charlene, and I agree.
Comment from evrenios
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I love the sentiment of this wonderful work. How disturbing an event (that is becoming more commonplace) you are describing. The solution? Who knows! Our population is increasing and the planet can only endure so much growth. This is a sad tale of one type of "home" crowding out another. It made me sad, yet prompted me to think and feel deeply. Good luck!

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    It's actually illegal to take the trees down that have nests, but a lot of contractors just ignore the law or just pay the fine in order to "carry" on their construction. Thank you for the review!
Comment from l.raven
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you are just kidding...it is sad what we have done to all our wildlife...like they mean nothing...where my parents live the Eagles nest are on the top of cement poles way up high...no thing can get to them...love your poem and your notes are great...

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review.
reply by l.raven on 30-Jan-2014
    you are so very welcome...xxoo
Comment from rouskin
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in lush green forests Bald Eagles once nested where real estate thrives Nice contest entry with excellent artwork too Best of luck

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    Thank you for the review.
Comment from Jean Lutz
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In the area where I live the eagles are fighting back. Some have been spotted on a local golf course. Your words and picture are a stark reminder that balance is needed. Best to you with the entry.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    Thank you, Jean. A friend of mine lived next door to a property where they nested every year, and a developer came in and took down all the trees. She had actually told them of the one tree being an eagles nesting area, but they didn't pay any attention to her. She was devastated. I think it was illegal for them to take it down also. Thus, this poem which is for my friend.
reply by Jean Lutz on 30-Jan-2014
    I think maybe sometimes other factors cause them to relocate. The summer before Hurricane Isaac there was a nest near where I live. So far no return although the tree was left intact.
Comment from mfowler
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Your 5-7-5 has a strong environmental message. The contrast between the lush green forests of yesteryear, and the land called real estate, couldn't be starker. The link is the endangered icon of American strength, the bald eagle - a very poignant message.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014
    Thank you for the wonderful review.
Comment from 24chas
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I enjoyed this piece. It had a good message to you it and I really liked what you had to say. Nice job and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
    thank you
Comment from emrpoems
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in lush green forest
Bald Eagles once nested now
real estate thrives
Good 5-7-5 syllable count
Best wishes in the contest

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
    Sorry "real estate thrives" five check your dictionary.
reply by emrpoems on 29-Jan-2014
    Well I must admit I learnt something there
    Will adjust
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
    thank you!
reply by emrpoems on 29-Jan-2014
    You're welcome. Never thought there were 2 syllables in real
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
    thank you
Comment from Cajungirl
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It is so sad that man has infringed on the natural habitat of such beautiful creatures as the eagle, bear, and mountain lions now they have become the enemy of their own dwellings.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2014


reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
    Thank you, and it is sad that sometimes simple things are ignored by contractors, even when people show the nests.