I'm But a Purple Thistle
reflective quatrains100 total reviews
Comment from patwannabe
Well, Brooke, I learned sumpin' else about thistles. I don't need an encyclopedia as long as I have you. This is very interesting, as usual. They aren't much fun to step on. It definitely would cause the mouth to open and the sound to come out.
btw, I learned something terrific in church this morning: When John went into the tomb he found Jesus' face cloth folded and lying on top of the grave clothes. (as per Bible acc't) When a carpenter completed a piece of furniture, he folded a square of cloth and laid it on his work to signify, IT IS FINISHED. If that doesn't make goose-bumps, nothing will. Praise the Lord! Waiting for the next one, pat
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Well, Brooke, I learned sumpin' else about thistles. I don't need an encyclopedia as long as I have you. This is very interesting, as usual. They aren't much fun to step on. It definitely would cause the mouth to open and the sound to come out.
btw, I learned something terrific in church this morning: When John went into the tomb he found Jesus' face cloth folded and lying on top of the grave clothes. (as per Bible acc't) When a carpenter completed a piece of furniture, he folded a square of cloth and laid it on his work to signify, IT IS FINISHED. If that doesn't make goose-bumps, nothing will. Praise the Lord! Waiting for the next one, pat
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Pat, I knew about the face cloth but didn't know about the carpenter tie in - that is cool!!! Thanks for sharing that. Brooke :-)
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I knew about the face cloth, isn't that called "the Shroud?" It's the "finished" part that I'd never heard and figured it wasn't well known. I knew He said "It is finished" on the cross. Don't know where my pastor got it. Must ask him. pat
Comment from redrider6612
Outstanding! I wish I had a six to award this wonderful poem. Excellent use of the prescribed words, with great rhymes, nice flow and rythmn, and terrific word choices. Once more I've learned something from one of your poems. I didn't know the thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. That gives a whole new meaning to that scene near the beginning of Braveheart when the little girl gives William a thistle at his father's graveside. Wonderful job! Best wishes in the contest.
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Outstanding! I wish I had a six to award this wonderful poem. Excellent use of the prescribed words, with great rhymes, nice flow and rythmn, and terrific word choices. Once more I've learned something from one of your poems. I didn't know the thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. That gives a whole new meaning to that scene near the beginning of Braveheart when the little girl gives William a thistle at his father's graveside. Wonderful job! Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much!! Brooke :-)
Comment from mslyla216
I see the lowly thistle daily here in Florida and I saw it in its legendary splendour in Scotland. No, it's not a mighty oak, but it is beautiful, strong, and proud. Your lovely, thoughtful poem describes it so. THis is an excellent contest entry, Brooke. You took your four words and created a kingly story with them in this delightful poem. Lyla
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I see the lowly thistle daily here in Florida and I saw it in its legendary splendour in Scotland. No, it's not a mighty oak, but it is beautiful, strong, and proud. Your lovely, thoughtful poem describes it so. THis is an excellent contest entry, Brooke. You took your four words and created a kingly story with them in this delightful poem. Lyla
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Lyla, thank you so much for your perceptive and kind comments!! Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke,
another memory poem for me
Every spring I watch a thistle bush grow and I wait for the purple blooms to disappear and then watch for the birds to eat the spiny thistles.
I love your poem and how you describe the danger beneath the purple cloak
excellent poem
Gert
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Hello Brooke,
another memory poem for me
Every spring I watch a thistle bush grow and I wait for the purple blooms to disappear and then watch for the birds to eat the spiny thistles.
I love your poem and how you describe the danger beneath the purple cloak
excellent poem
Gert
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Gert, thank you so much!! Brooke :-)
Comment from debskatz
Hey brooke,
Nice poem! And I like the education about it being the national emblem of Scotland.
Hope you had a good Easter. I've been extremely busy which is why I haven't been around for a few days. And right now I'm really tired, but thought I'd catch up on some reading of my friends.
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Hey brooke,
Nice poem! And I like the education about it being the national emblem of Scotland.
Hope you had a good Easter. I've been extremely busy which is why I haven't been around for a few days. And right now I'm really tired, but thought I'd catch up on some reading of my friends.
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Deb, yes, it was a lovely Easter - I hope you're getting deserved rest :-) Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Helen Tan
lest some day you fall victim
to thistle's sneak surprise.
Their colour is attractive- glossy and bright, but if you touch them, they do prick. Purple is the royal colour so maybe God created this for the thistle to mark its majesty versus giving it the majestic size of an oak. This is just a thought.
but do beware the danger
beneath my purple cloak.
I like this image, I can imagine a thistle that flips open its cloak to reveal its weapons much like in the movies.
Good luck in the contest.=D
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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lest some day you fall victim
to thistle's sneak surprise.
Their colour is attractive- glossy and bright, but if you touch them, they do prick. Purple is the royal colour so maybe God created this for the thistle to mark its majesty versus giving it the majestic size of an oak. This is just a thought.
but do beware the danger
beneath my purple cloak.
I like this image, I can imagine a thistle that flips open its cloak to reveal its weapons much like in the movies.
Good luck in the contest.=D
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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I like your take on the color of the thistle!! Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Brooke
Comment from Sasha
This is excellent. I love the subject and found it both fun to read and believe it or not quite touching. I felt the little thistle did a marvelous job defending its honor and showed remarkable pride in who it is and what it is capable of. I also liked the cool history lesson in your notes below. I really like stuff like that...fun information on things you might otherwise never take the time to learn. Great poem and I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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This is excellent. I love the subject and found it both fun to read and believe it or not quite touching. I felt the little thistle did a marvelous job defending its honor and showed remarkable pride in who it is and what it is capable of. I also liked the cool history lesson in your notes below. I really like stuff like that...fun information on things you might otherwise never take the time to learn. Great poem and I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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I appreciate your extremely thoughtful comments!! Brooke
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
I like this very much. It has a nice lesson in that even small things have worth and value and should not be overlooked (or stepped upon). I like the allusions to Greek mythology. This is a nice connection since the gods so often played a role in man's affairs on earth. The conclusion is masterfully crafted, so based upon all the things I mentioned, and overlooking the fact that you're a Presbyterian, I'm inclined to give it a 6. Good luck. Rhymeman, the cowboy poet.
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I like this very much. It has a nice lesson in that even small things have worth and value and should not be overlooked (or stepped upon). I like the allusions to Greek mythology. This is a nice connection since the gods so often played a role in man's affairs on earth. The conclusion is masterfully crafted, so based upon all the things I mentioned, and overlooking the fact that you're a Presbyterian, I'm inclined to give it a 6. Good luck. Rhymeman, the cowboy poet.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Thank you, my friend, for your most generous rating and your perceptive and thoughtful comments. Brooke :-)
Comment from joan marie
The word thistle invokes thoughts of pain. But I love the little blurb that I didn't know. You research your poems. I only do that with my prose. Purple is my favorite color. Doesn't matter what shade or hue. Bet that soldier got in a lot of trouble. joan marie
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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The word thistle invokes thoughts of pain. But I love the little blurb that I didn't know. You research your poems. I only do that with my prose. Purple is my favorite color. Doesn't matter what shade or hue. Bet that soldier got in a lot of trouble. joan marie
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Joan Marie, thank you - yes, lots of research! :-) Brooke
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Just wanted you to know I appreciate how much time I know you have to put into your work. jm
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Believe me, it is wonderful to have people like you who appreciate the hard work!! :-)
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I just think some people don't think. I started writing articles and there is a lot of research that you must do. Maybe that's way I know it is a lot of work. jm
Comment from prodigal
Wonderful job on this one, Brooke. One of your best poems. I loved the story of the thistle. The rhyme and meter are perfect, but you already know that. I found the story in your notes section fascinating. Excellent work, my friend. - Sam
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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Wonderful job on this one, Brooke. One of your best poems. I loved the story of the thistle. The rhyme and meter are perfect, but you already know that. I found the story in your notes section fascinating. Excellent work, my friend. - Sam
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Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Sam, I'm so glad you liked this one!! Thanks, Brooke :-)
