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Nature's Avian Symphony Starts

The dawn chorus - there is nothing better.

8 total reviews 
Comment from Bill Schott
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This rondeau, Nature's Avian Symphony Starts, has the proper formatting and opens the day up with the chiming delight of various birds which make a bright day dawn.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
    Hi Bill
    Thank you for the lovely review, Bill. This was my first stab at writing a Rondeau, so fingers crossed.
    Take care.
Comment from nancyjam
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I enjoyed reading your lovely Rondeau that depicts the joys of birdsong in the morning. We are so lucky to be awakened by such serene music.
Your rhyme scheme follows the form and adds to the pleasure of the read.
Best of luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
    Hi Nancy
    Bless you for submitting a lovely review of my Rondeau poem, and the six stars. Nothing is better than standing in the garden at dawn on a summer’s morning and listening. I can detect most of the early risers.

    Take care and stay safe.
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
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What a beautiful Rondeau poem. The birds are such a gift from heaven as they serenade to get our day going. God has created such a wonderful world for us.

Cecilia

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Thank you, Cecilia, for your splendid review. There is nothing better than listening to the dawn chorus.
    Bless you
reply by Cecilia A Heiskary on 23-Jan-2025
    You're welcome
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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Your poem is absolutely beautiful! I loved how you captured the magic of morning. Your writing is excellent. That includes "whispered dreams and harmony flares" which felt peaceful. This was such a calming read - you truly brought nature to life in your words. Lovely work!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Hi Michael
    Thank you so much for your encouraging review.
    Take care.
Comment from royowen
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An excellent entry in this contest, it can also be written in tetrameter, the choice of rhyme is reasonably important, because of the repetitive nature of the rhymes, beautifully written, Blessings, good luck, Roy

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Hi Roy
    Thank you for your constructive and positive review. Creating poetry is an art form that I am trying to master. I did not realise there were so many forms of poetry, some going back hundreds of years.I value feedback like yours.
    Take care Roy
reply by royowen on 23-Jan-2025
    Well done
Comment from ESOSTINE
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All around us are signs and wonders of creation. Their existence is a testimony to the awesomeness of God. Thanks for sharing your beautifully penned work. I truly enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest, my friend.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Many thanks for your positive and encouraging review. Apparently, most of the dawn chorus birds are males, and because they are perched high in trees, they see the sunrise first, and then their symphony starts.
    It must be the best sound in the world.
    Bless you.
Comment from jaded831
Exceptional
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I enjoyed your poem, it flowed smoothly. I can't comment on your form, I heard of it, but not an expert. Your poem would not only be good for adults but children as well. It is easy to understand and relate too.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Thank you for your lovely review, Jade, and the six stars.
    Bless you.
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Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I enjoyed the sentiment in this magical poem, the dawn chorus is something I miss in the winter months. I had a robin sing to me once and I recorded it as I was so close. I really enjoy this form but much prefer it written with metre, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Dear Dolly
    Thank you for your encouraging review. I have a resident robin, and seeing him at the top of the tree singing away is a real treat.
    I have never heard of a rondeau poem before so
    fingers crossed.
    Bless you Dolly and take care.
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