Quaterns: Observations on Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Great Bursts of Golden Flowers Grow"Assorted Reflections
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Comment from Stephen C Winter (Vs
Dear Brooke,
Truly lovely, the rhyme and rhythm sit nicely and this poem is so descriptive. I always love the poems about nature. We have experienced a wonderful explosion of color this autumn, the weather has been mild and therefore the colour quite extreme and rather breath taking. Living away from the city has been somewhat of a daily delight. Not least of all the change in my small garden that I have cared for all this summer.
Steve
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Dear Brooke,
Truly lovely, the rhyme and rhythm sit nicely and this poem is so descriptive. I always love the poems about nature. We have experienced a wonderful explosion of color this autumn, the weather has been mild and therefore the colour quite extreme and rather breath taking. Living away from the city has been somewhat of a daily delight. Not least of all the change in my small garden that I have cared for all this summer.
Steve
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Steve - Glad you enjoyed this poem - we don't really get dandelions in fall, but the other colors are beautiful :-) Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
My neighbors all hate the dandylions, but I and the children enjoy them. We can make pictures with the yellow blossoms, Put them in a cup of water and enjoy them for a few days, and blow the seeds everywhere when they've become the cool cloud-like flowers. I loved the poem, so glad I'm not the only one who enjoys them.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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My neighbors all hate the dandylions, but I and the children enjoy them. We can make pictures with the yellow blossoms, Put them in a cup of water and enjoy them for a few days, and blow the seeds everywhere when they've become the cool cloud-like flowers. I loved the poem, so glad I'm not the only one who enjoys them.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Joy - I bet if your neighbors had never seen a dandelion before and they were introduced to the country by FTD florists as the newest imported rage for only $49.95 a bunch, they would be buying them. LOL I love it when they go to seed :-) Brooke
Comment from flygirl254
This is absolutely beautiful. If I could give 6 stars I would. Your poem has a wonderful rhythm. The rhyme scheme as very natural and unforced. Your syllable counts are spot on. The visual construction of the piece just adds to the beauty even more. I often single out particular word choices that I find caught my attention, but in your poem there are just too many. Excellent work. I am sure you will do very well in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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This is absolutely beautiful. If I could give 6 stars I would. Your poem has a wonderful rhythm. The rhyme scheme as very natural and unforced. Your syllable counts are spot on. The visual construction of the piece just adds to the beauty even more. I often single out particular word choices that I find caught my attention, but in your poem there are just too many. Excellent work. I am sure you will do very well in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, my friend. You are most generous and gracious in your comments! Brooke :-)
Comment from WRITER1
Very nice, I liked the picture too. I love to see yellow flowers through the grass. I like how you tell everyone about the poem afterwards.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Very nice, I liked the picture too. I love to see yellow flowers through the grass. I like how you tell everyone about the poem afterwards.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Donna. You're most kind :-) Brooke
Comment from skye
Dandelions are my absolute favorite. I love the huge fields of yellow in the spring. It makes me happy.
Your lines are well crafted, your use of this form fits this beautiful yellow flower.. or weed, but flower to me.
Very well done.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Dandelions are my absolute favorite. I love the huge fields of yellow in the spring. It makes me happy.
Your lines are well crafted, your use of this form fits this beautiful yellow flower.. or weed, but flower to me.
Very well done.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Skye - oh, good - someone else just told me I'm the only person out there who has them as favorites :-D Glad they make you happy too, no matter what they're classified as :-) Brooke
Comment from DeboraDyess
Man, Brooke! I still don't have a six to give you; you earn too many for a four week period! Great, great, great poem. Thanks so much for penning it. The dandilion is also my fave. Deb
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Man, Brooke! I still don't have a six to give you; you earn too many for a four week period! Great, great, great poem. Thanks so much for penning it. The dandilion is also my fave. Deb
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Deb - I truly appreciate your generous wish of a six! Brooke :-)
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Brooke...last night I was toying with the idea of writing a quatern. I love the manner they are written in. You have done a fabulous job with this one. Your words are lovely and the rhyme is exceptional. Well done. Good luck in the contest...blessings...chey
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Hi Brooke...last night I was toying with the idea of writing a quatern. I love the manner they are written in. You have done a fabulous job with this one. Your words are lovely and the rhyme is exceptional. Well done. Good luck in the contest...blessings...chey
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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I love quaterns but had not written one in quite a while - it's a lovely form. Thanks so much, Chey. Brooke
Comment from Blue Danube
adewpearl:
Reading this poem brought many images and feelings, for some reason, nuanced different than when reading other poems at other times.
The line "great bursts of golden flowers grow" takes me by the hand to places in my childhood that I hadn't realized I missed, but I do, as when used to spend hours at the park playing with my little friends, munching on apples and as in the memory of kissing a man, a very special someone, in my youth.
Your poems may want to carry a warning such as: "read at your own pleasure, Brooke's words will make you remember."
As you might have been able to have noticed, "Great Bursts of Golden Flowers Grow" made me fly sentimental and free.
Time constraints forbid me to express about the rest of this poem. Doesn't mean it didn't have a major effect.
Thanks for sharing with us,
Blue
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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adewpearl:
Reading this poem brought many images and feelings, for some reason, nuanced different than when reading other poems at other times.
The line "great bursts of golden flowers grow" takes me by the hand to places in my childhood that I hadn't realized I missed, but I do, as when used to spend hours at the park playing with my little friends, munching on apples and as in the memory of kissing a man, a very special someone, in my youth.
Your poems may want to carry a warning such as: "read at your own pleasure, Brooke's words will make you remember."
As you might have been able to have noticed, "Great Bursts of Golden Flowers Grow" made me fly sentimental and free.
Time constraints forbid me to express about the rest of this poem. Doesn't mean it didn't have a major effect.
Thanks for sharing with us,
Blue
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Blue, thank you for sharing your memories and for being gracious enough to let me know my poem evoked them - that is the highest compliment you could possibly pay me. I am so pleased you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke
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Adewpearl:
I worry when I say too much about my life.
Poems and other art inspire the irrepresible in me.
Besides, I'm not knowledgeable as to comment on form so I let you know how memorable I find your work to be.
:~) Blue
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Brooke:
I made a typo while replying previously.
Irrepressible has two s's.
I like to correct my mistakes if I catch them.
Have a good day!
Blue
Comment from ArtGal
Brooke, this is so beautifully written, and I love the line you chose to repeat, "great bursts of golden flowers grow." You mentioned the dandelion which I find beautiful but I remember when writing Japanese at a society, one poet wrote about the a weed pretending to be a flower, yep the dandelion, lol. I like this form and have to try it. Love this!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Brooke, this is so beautifully written, and I love the line you chose to repeat, "great bursts of golden flowers grow." You mentioned the dandelion which I find beautiful but I remember when writing Japanese at a society, one poet wrote about the a weed pretending to be a flower, yep the dandelion, lol. I like this form and have to try it. Love this!
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Hey, I don't care if it's classified as a weed or not, it's still the prettiest thing with petals and a stem around! LOL Thanks, ArtGal :-) Brooke
Comment from Amfunny
Very nicely done but I must say you are the very first person I have ever met who has a dandelion as their favorite flower. Well done.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Very nicely done but I must say you are the very first person I have ever met who has a dandelion as their favorite flower. Well done.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Norma Jean. They were all over my lawn when a little girl - the love for them got imprinted! And they are totally free, and as the queen of sale buying, that appeals to me too. LOL Brooke
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I prefer the little purple flowers that come from the clovers. :)
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they are a great choice too :-)
