The Hummingbird
a reflective septolet90 total reviews
Comment from dportwood
God's divine design - abundant in nature and free for the sensing. Your beautiful nature poems are so captivating and enjoyable. Well done.
Duane
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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God's divine design - abundant in nature and free for the sensing. Your beautiful nature poems are so captivating and enjoyable. Well done.
Duane
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Duane, thank you - I'm still smiling from reading your pony poem hours ago :-) Brooke
Comment from S.Yocom
This is a really nice little poem, Brooke. I love hummingbirds. Among the six bird feeders in out backyard is a hummingbird feeder. Your poem follows the rules of a septolet perfectly and uses nice meter and rhyme. Well done.
Sally
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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This is a really nice little poem, Brooke. I love hummingbirds. Among the six bird feeders in out backyard is a hummingbird feeder. Your poem follows the rules of a septolet perfectly and uses nice meter and rhyme. Well done.
Sally
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Sally - it does not surprise me you would like hummingbirds - thank you! Brooke
Comment from Wm B. Naylor
First, I thought the artwork was stunningly perfect for this little poem. Congrats on a wonderful choice.
Then, I asked myself, what the heck is a septolet? Well let's find out.
I think it is marvellouslly constructed - two halves - the flower and the bird making up God's whole. Not only did you finesse all that into a couple handfuls of words but the layout of the two verses reflects the mirrored image of your theme.
Bravo and well done!
Sincerely,
(rhymeless) Will
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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First, I thought the artwork was stunningly perfect for this little poem. Congrats on a wonderful choice.
Then, I asked myself, what the heck is a septolet? Well let's find out.
I think it is marvellouslly constructed - two halves - the flower and the bird making up God's whole. Not only did you finesse all that into a couple handfuls of words but the layout of the two verses reflects the mirrored image of your theme.
Bravo and well done!
Sincerely,
(rhymeless) Will
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Will - thank you - your gracious review is lovely. Brooke
Comment from Soulester
What could be two better examples of "exquisite" than a hummingbird and the rose of sharon? It fascinates me the way you put these things together in one amazing poem. No spags; just a soft W o w!
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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What could be two better examples of "exquisite" than a hummingbird and the rose of sharon? It fascinates me the way you put these things together in one amazing poem. No spags; just a soft W o w!
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Thank you - your gracious and warm response is most appreciated :-) Brooke
Comment from Carol D Parker
How lovely this is. I love reading it. The eloquent words you use make this a work of art. I love that it rhymes too. It fits together as God's design. Beautiful writing. Beautiful you.
Carol
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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How lovely this is. I love reading it. The eloquent words you use make this a work of art. I love that it rhymes too. It fits together as God's design. Beautiful writing. Beautiful you.
Carol
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Carol, thank you - I always appreciate your reviews :-) Brooke
Comment from jadedgemini2
I enjoy the way your septolets really do create a beautiful picture-and this is no exception! It held true to it's form and flowed like sweet nectar:) And the rhyming of the two stanzas is always a nice little touch.
You know how much I enjoy your information in your author notes, but I'm still going to thank you again. THANK YOU!!:) I live in Chicago, so I rarely get to see hummingbirds (actually I have never seen one in person, people I know have, but not me). It is a rare occurrence around these parts, but to read your work makes it feel like I'm standing next to the flowers that they are sipping from:)
Great job!!!
Jaded:)
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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I enjoy the way your septolets really do create a beautiful picture-and this is no exception! It held true to it's form and flowed like sweet nectar:) And the rhyming of the two stanzas is always a nice little touch.
You know how much I enjoy your information in your author notes, but I'm still going to thank you again. THANK YOU!!:) I live in Chicago, so I rarely get to see hummingbirds (actually I have never seen one in person, people I know have, but not me). It is a rare occurrence around these parts, but to read your work makes it feel like I'm standing next to the flowers that they are sipping from:)
Great job!!!
Jaded:)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Oh, you should at least try to see one at a zoo! They are so amazing - tiny tiny little things but birds! and the way they flutter and hover, it's just too cute. Thanks, Brooke
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I don't think I've ever even seen them at the zoo-I don't even think them have them there!!! But I'm going to look nonetheless:)
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some major zoos have birdhouses
Comment from Deejharrington
You wrote a beautiful coming together of words, picture, symbolism and appreciation of beauty. What more is there to say? Wouldn't change a letter! You are a true talent.
Deb:)))
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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You wrote a beautiful coming together of words, picture, symbolism and appreciation of beauty. What more is there to say? Wouldn't change a letter! You are a true talent.
Deb:)))
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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Deb, thank you - I always appreciate your visits and comments, Brooke :-)
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You're welcome.
Deb:)))
Comment from LexieMannix
This is a very lovely poem, Brooke. I haven't known until now what exactly a septolet is, or the history of the rose of sharon, so it was enjoyable as well as informative. Really lovely ode to one of my favourite birds as well, nicely done. Cheers.
Lexie
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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This is a very lovely poem, Brooke. I haven't known until now what exactly a septolet is, or the history of the rose of sharon, so it was enjoyable as well as informative. Really lovely ode to one of my favourite birds as well, nicely done. Cheers.
Lexie
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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Lexie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from shadowlady114
Beautiful! They are such lovely little birds. When the good Lord made them he certainly broke the mould. A nice play on words as well. One wonders is it the bird or an anticipation of the bird's feast?
I also love the beautiful picture. The purple background, of course, was an obvious choice, given the first word of your poem.
Thank you for sharing your poem with me.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Beautiful! They are such lovely little birds. When the good Lord made them he certainly broke the mould. A nice play on words as well. One wonders is it the bird or an anticipation of the bird's feast?
I also love the beautiful picture. The purple background, of course, was an obvious choice, given the first word of your poem.
Thank you for sharing your poem with me.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Thank you for your most gracious response! Brooke
Comment from Nedrajean
Very good work. I was glad to read of the septolet. You have touched on a delightful aspect of God's design with this work. There are many Rose of Sharon bushes growing in OK in the area of Steinbeck's novel. They are actually quite prolific - purple, pink and white are the most prominent colors and I'm sure that is where he got the idea for the name. His trek of the Joads traveling path was almost as interesting as the book.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Very good work. I was glad to read of the septolet. You have touched on a delightful aspect of God's design with this work. There are many Rose of Sharon bushes growing in OK in the area of Steinbeck's novel. They are actually quite prolific - purple, pink and white are the most prominent colors and I'm sure that is where he got the idea for the name. His trek of the Joads traveling path was almost as interesting as the book.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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I did not know that about the bushes in OK - that makes perfect sense. And she is such a symbolic character in the book to go with the Biblical tradition. That final scene blows me away. Thanks so much, Brooke
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Ditto!! I think Steinbeck must have been on something when he wrote that last scene! It wasn't milk either!
