Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
Dragonfly
Soman Ragavan said:
12 Feb 2024
My comments on the poem \"Dragonfly” by Soren Barrett. I am reproducing some of my previous comments.
27.3.2023
My comments on the poem “Dragonfly” by Lee Robert Poole
“Even though you probably see the adult more often, dragonflies actually spend most of their lives in the larval stage underwater. The 5-7 years spent underwater gives them more than enough time to accumulate mercury in their bodies, making them great representations of that area.”
https://www.google.mu/search?q=dragonfly+larvae+under+water&source
One striking feature of the dragonfly is that it can hover for quite some time. Some other birds and insects, too, can do so. But, it is more noticeable with dragonflies. They are quite the nearest thing to a helicopter. They can move off very fast, almost in any direction. It is extremely difficult to catch one. Soman Ragavan. //
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I added the following to my message :
They are extremely silent. I don\'t know any other flying insect that has two pairs of wings one of top of the other. These two pairs of wings probably explain how they can hover. Hovering is a terrific advantage. It enables them to stay at one spot and wait for some move or event before they do something. Other creatures have to move off and wait at a distance. ..... Soman Ragavan.
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ADDED: The dragonfly can stop immediately in flight, hover immediately and fly off immediately in any direction. This helps in hunting and in survival. The fact that at the larva stage it can stay for FIVE YEARS under water makes it a special case.
Whereas a chopper appears to lumber while hovering and moving off, the dragonfly does it smoothly and instantly.
It can hover even during rains. Its wings and body are fragile. Raindrops fall on its wings while it is hovering but do not destabilize it. It often hovers over rivers, canals and waterways.
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12.2.2024
https://www.google.mu/search?q=does+the+dragonfly+lay+eggs+under+water+%
Dragonfly larvae require water to survive, so female adults are always searching for water habitats such as ponds, streams and swamps to lay their eggs. The eggs are laid directly into or close to water.
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How long do dragonflies live in water?
Most dragonfly species mature into adulthood in one to three years, but some species of dragonflies can live in the water as a nymph (baby dragonfly) for over five years! Dragonfly nymph. 3 Jul 2019
Soman Ragavan. 12 February, 2024.
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February 12th, 2024 06:50
Soman Ragavan said:
12 Feb 2024
My comments on the poem \"Dragonfly” by Soren Barrett. I am reproducing some of my previous comments.
27.3.2023
My comments on the poem “Dragonfly” by Lee Robert Poole
“Even though you probably see the adult more often, dragonflies actually spend most of their lives in the larval stage underwater. The 5-7 years spent underwater gives them more than enough time to accumulate mercury in their bodies, making them great representations of that area.”
https://www.google.mu/search?q=dragonfly+larvae+under+water&source
One striking feature of the dragonfly is that it can hover for quite some time. Some other birds and insects, too, can do so. But, it is more noticeable with dragonflies. They are quite the nearest thing to a helicopter. They can move off very fast, almost in any direction. It is extremely difficult to catch one. Soman Ragavan. //
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I added the following to my message :
They are extremely silent. I don\'t know any other flying insect that has two pairs of wings one of top of the other. These two pairs of wings probably explain how they can hover. Hovering is a terrific advantage. It enables them to stay at one spot and wait for some move or event before they do something. Other creatures have to move off and wait at a distance. ..... Soman Ragavan.
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ADDED: The dragonfly can stop immediately in flight, hover immediately and fly off immediately in any direction. This helps in hunting and in survival. The fact that at the larva stage it can stay for FIVE YEARS under water makes it a special case.
Whereas a chopper appears to lumber while hovering and moving off, the dragonfly does it smoothly and instantly.
It can hover even during rains. Its wings and body are fragile. Raindrops fall on its wings while it is hovering but do not destabilize it. It often hovers over rivers, canals and waterways.
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12.2.2024
https://www.google.mu/search?q=does+the+dragonfly+lay+eggs+under+water+%
Dragonfly larvae require water to survive, so female adults are always searching for water habitats such as ponds, streams and swamps to lay their eggs. The eggs are laid directly into or close to water.
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How long do dragonflies live in water?
Most dragonfly species mature into adulthood in one to three years, but some species of dragonflies can live in the water as a nymph (baby dragonfly) for over five years! Dragonfly nymph. 3 Jul 2019
Soman Ragavan. 12 February, 2024.
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February 12th, 2024 06:50
Dragonfly
arqios said:
Splendid haiku Soren! Just the other week I was caught in a trance by a dragonfly, the first I’d seen for a couple of years. Perhaps I’ve been too busy with other things. So thanks for this lift!
February 12th, 2024 06:33
arqios said:
Splendid haiku Soren! Just the other week I was caught in a trance by a dragonfly, the first I’d seen for a couple of years. Perhaps I’ve been too busy with other things. So thanks for this lift!
February 12th, 2024 06:33
My cabin
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words and wonderful feelings to be in that cabin soren.
Andy
February 12th, 2024 02:28
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words and wonderful feelings to be in that cabin soren.
Andy
February 12th, 2024 02:28
My cabin
Bella Shepard said:
Rich in imagery and emotional connection, for the tree that built the cabin, its essence ever present. Such an incredible refuge, and so beautifully described!
February 11th, 2024 15:29
Bella Shepard said:
Rich in imagery and emotional connection, for the tree that built the cabin, its essence ever present. Such an incredible refuge, and so beautifully described!
February 11th, 2024 15:29
My cabin
Teddy.15 said:
I cannot choose a favourite line or stanza, Sir, your poetry is remarkable, and so too is your imagery and the inspiration that you share within your words. 🌹
February 11th, 2024 06:54
Teddy.15 said:
I cannot choose a favourite line or stanza, Sir, your poetry is remarkable, and so too is your imagery and the inspiration that you share within your words. 🌹
February 11th, 2024 06:54
Men not gods
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words and so true. I too am still here.
Andy
February 11th, 2024 02:28
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words and so true. I too am still here.
Andy
February 11th, 2024 02:28
Men not gods
orchidee said:
From the sublime to the nutty - Man has often faced seeming \'feats of human stength\', or seeking to push back the boundaries......me too, don\'t ya know, being married to KP! lol.
February 10th, 2024 10:16
orchidee said:
From the sublime to the nutty - Man has often faced seeming \'feats of human stength\', or seeking to push back the boundaries......me too, don\'t ya know, being married to KP! lol.
February 10th, 2024 10:16
Men not gods
Teddy.15 said:
Your title said it all. What emotion and imagery 🌹
February 10th, 2024 08:52
Teddy.15 said:
Your title said it all. What emotion and imagery 🌹
February 10th, 2024 08:52
Men not gods
Neville said:
this is not just for history lovers, is it .. this is excellent ..
February 10th, 2024 05:03
Neville said:
this is not just for history lovers, is it .. this is excellent ..
February 10th, 2024 05:03
Summer
Bella Shepard said:
Fireflies, Stars, Jasmine; boom, boom, boom! A sensory explosion extraordinare, just loved it!
February 9th, 2024 15:19
Bella Shepard said:
Fireflies, Stars, Jasmine; boom, boom, boom! A sensory explosion extraordinare, just loved it!
February 9th, 2024 15:19
Summer
Teddy.15 said:
I just blew my candles out with a massive wow, love love love fireflies we have them here in the July/August season they just are magical as is this beautiful senryu ❤️
February 9th, 2024 11:59
Teddy.15 said:
I just blew my candles out with a massive wow, love love love fireflies we have them here in the July/August season they just are magical as is this beautiful senryu ❤️
February 9th, 2024 11:59
I am all things
Goldfinch60 said:
In our life we are many things soren but hopefully from what we learn we will become better people and learn to live good helpful lives.
Andy
February 9th, 2024 02:15
Goldfinch60 said:
In our life we are many things soren but hopefully from what we learn we will become better people and learn to live good helpful lives.
Andy
February 9th, 2024 02:15
I am all things
orchidee said:
I never knew ya was all those things? What do you do for hobbies in spare time - all of 1 minute per week, after all this lot! lol.
February 8th, 2024 11:48
orchidee said:
I never knew ya was all those things? What do you do for hobbies in spare time - all of 1 minute per week, after all this lot! lol.
February 8th, 2024 11:48
I am all things
Teddy.15 said:
You are indeed, a portrait of life itself
Kudos what a wonderful picture, the bigger picture walts and all. Kudos once again 🌹
February 8th, 2024 05:55
Teddy.15 said:
You are indeed, a portrait of life itself
Kudos what a wonderful picture, the bigger picture walts and all. Kudos once again 🌹
February 8th, 2024 05:55
Tares
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words of truth in our current world soren.
I do make my own bread though and it seems to taste fine. LOL.
Andy
February 8th, 2024 02:26
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words of truth in our current world soren.
I do make my own bread though and it seems to taste fine. LOL.
Andy
February 8th, 2024 02:26
Tares
Thomas W Case said:
Powerful and poignant. Very relatable to the times.
February 7th, 2024 19:41
Thomas W Case said:
Powerful and poignant. Very relatable to the times.
February 7th, 2024 19:41
Tares
orchidee said:
Dang tares! They have to remain until the end of time Harvest, so the parable goes. If harvested now, they may root up some of the good wheat with them.
You got a tare or two? Same as a weed or two?!
I\'m sure KP feeds me with that poison bread - it tastes odd. lol.
February 7th, 2024 07:32
orchidee said:
Dang tares! They have to remain until the end of time Harvest, so the parable goes. If harvested now, they may root up some of the good wheat with them.
You got a tare or two? Same as a weed or two?!
I\'m sure KP feeds me with that poison bread - it tastes odd. lol.
February 7th, 2024 07:32
Tares
Doggerel Dave said:
As Teddy above - even I managed the imagery and metaphor - you pinned the process with absolute clarity, Soren.
February 7th, 2024 07:07
Doggerel Dave said:
As Teddy above - even I managed the imagery and metaphor - you pinned the process with absolute clarity, Soren.
February 7th, 2024 07:07
Tares
Teddy.15 said:
So very relevant In our today\'s world. What amazing imagery and metaphor. I say let\'s just make some pasta together and fix it all. 🌹
February 7th, 2024 05:53
Teddy.15 said:
So very relevant In our today\'s world. What amazing imagery and metaphor. I say let\'s just make some pasta together and fix it all. 🌹
February 7th, 2024 05:53
Everything has a price
Goldfinch60 said:
We all need to look into ourselves soren to find the glory that is within us all.
Andy
February 7th, 2024 03:11
Goldfinch60 said:
We all need to look into ourselves soren to find the glory that is within us all.
Andy
February 7th, 2024 03:11
Everything has a price
Bella Shepard said:
You find a place where poetry and philosophy meet, in this wonderful verse. Would that we truly understood, and lived by it, such a world it would be.
February 6th, 2024 16:48
Bella Shepard said:
You find a place where poetry and philosophy meet, in this wonderful verse. Would that we truly understood, and lived by it, such a world it would be.
February 6th, 2024 16:48
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