The Ottava Rima
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Comment from c_lucas
May is one of the better months. March and April had destroyed Winter and their warmth has brought about budding and flowering. This is very well written.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2010
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May is one of the better months. March and April had destroyed Winter and their warmth has brought about budding and flowering. This is very well written.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Charlie - it has always been my favorite : -) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Lady & Louis
Delightful, Brooke! Takes me back to Guenevere singing "The Lusty Month of May" in Camelot. Now that's going back a bit!
I just looked up some pictures of dogwood trees - their blossoms look very much like the pink and white trees (flowering peach, I think) we have here, and which inspired Louis to plant some cherry trees at Home for me. I love blossom trees and your pink and white dogwoods would be divine at this time of year - no pun intended!
Louise :))
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Delightful, Brooke! Takes me back to Guenevere singing "The Lusty Month of May" in Camelot. Now that's going back a bit!
I just looked up some pictures of dogwood trees - their blossoms look very much like the pink and white trees (flowering peach, I think) we have here, and which inspired Louis to plant some cherry trees at Home for me. I love blossom trees and your pink and white dogwoods would be divine at this time of year - no pun intended!
Louise :))
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Louise :-) Ah, now there is a musical!! :-) Dogwoods are part of the culture around here - Valley Forge National Park has a dogwood grove and annual Dogwood Festival in May and so many people have them in their yards. Brooke :-)
Comment from Dave M
Brooke,
This is an excellent poem about the beauty of late spring. I enjoyed reading this post and couldn't find anything to criticize.
Today, my wife set out our hummingbird feeder. The hook is just off our porch, and she disturbed a couple of phoebes who've nested under our porch roof's eave. A bit later, we saw our first hummingbird of the year. Our dogwood isn't blooming yet, but the redbud across the street is beautiful.
Dave
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Brooke,
This is an excellent poem about the beauty of late spring. I enjoyed reading this post and couldn't find anything to criticize.
Today, my wife set out our hummingbird feeder. The hook is just off our porch, and she disturbed a couple of phoebes who've nested under our porch roof's eave. A bit later, we saw our first hummingbird of the year. Our dogwood isn't blooming yet, but the redbud across the street is beautiful.
Dave
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Dave :-) I haven't seen a hummingbird in a long while - I'm feeling envious :-) The dogwoods are not in bloom here yet either - but most of the other flowering trees are. Brooke :-)
Comment from Trybuck
Hi Brooke,
I like the pink ones too. The honeysuckles you can have, they're tough on my allergies and they're everywhere, but I will do my best to tolerate them cause I'm just so glad spring is here, Buck
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Hi Brooke,
I like the pink ones too. The honeysuckles you can have, they're tough on my allergies and they're everywhere, but I will do my best to tolerate them cause I'm just so glad spring is here, Buck
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2010
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Buck, thanks so much - I hate the fact that such beautiful flowers plague people with allergies - I suffered for years but for some bizarre reason outgrew most of my allergies at about age 50. Brooke
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You have described the beauty of spring in a lovely poem. Here in TX bluebonnets are in full bloom and are goregeous. They grow all over and there's fields of them.
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You have described the beauty of spring in a lovely poem. Here in TX bluebonnets are in full bloom and are goregeous. They grow all over and there's fields of them.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Barbara, for your thoughtful review - those bluebonnets are one of the best things about Texas :-) Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
Again I remind myself that I need a dogwood somewhere in my garden. I love the ottava rima, a la Brooke. "When Johnny-Jump-Up gives the brook a wink," What an inspired line! You are so consistenly good.
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Again I remind myself that I need a dogwood somewhere in my garden. I love the ottava rima, a la Brooke. "When Johnny-Jump-Up gives the brook a wink," What an inspired line! You are so consistenly good.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
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Adrienne, thank you so much :-) You are always so kind and generous with your comments and this exceptional rating is just icing on the cake :-) Brooke
Comment from redrider6612
Wow, gorgeous artwork. Wonderful poem about the wonders of spring as God's creation goes to the next step in the cycle. This is one of my favorite poetic forms--it flows so beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
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Wow, gorgeous artwork. Wonderful poem about the wonders of spring as God's creation goes to the next step in the cycle. This is one of my favorite poetic forms--it flows so beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Diane. I was so thrilled to find a hummingbird picture that actually has the bird with honeysuckle!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Colin Douglas
You just have a computer program that spits out perfect poems two or three times a day, don't you? You pick your favourites and post them. :)
Keep up the great work.
Colin
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You just have a computer program that spits out perfect poems two or three times a day, don't you? You pick your favourites and post them. :)
Keep up the great work.
Colin
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Colin. You have found me out. LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from skye
Your poem reminds me of Camelot and the song The Merry Month of May. I loved the show, love the music, and absolutely adore the images in this beautiful poem.
Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2010
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Your poem reminds me of Camelot and the song The Merry Month of May. I loved the show, love the music, and absolutely adore the images in this beautiful poem.
Well done.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2010
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Thanks so much, Skye :-) You're a kind lady! Brooke
Comment from Aussie
I didn't know that Johnny-Jump-Up was giving you a wink? Cheeky Mrs. Pearl. Loved your poem and it made my heart glad that you are looking forward to the merry month of May. It is our last cool month before winter sets in! Well done.
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I didn't know that Johnny-Jump-Up was giving you a wink? Cheeky Mrs. Pearl. Loved your poem and it made my heart glad that you are looking forward to the merry month of May. It is our last cool month before winter sets in! Well done.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2010
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My birthday, my daughter's birthday, Mother's Day, the best weather Pennsylvania has and the prettiest flowering tree month - it is just perfect :-) Thanks, Kai. Brooke
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What date is your birthday?
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May 10 - this year that makes it one day after Mother's Day - some years it is the same day :-)
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You haven't hit the big 60 yet!
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Nope, the big 60 is next year - however, since I've turned 50 my daughter has been counting the years down for me each birthday. LOL
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I feel ancient now, 65 in Sept.
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Hey, Nanette Mary is 81! You're still a spring chicken. :-)
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I think the sandman is coming and you should be in bed! And NM has all her marbles at 81 - we are going swimming today. Love 2U.
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It is only 6:30 here - I'll be up another 5 hours :-) Have fun swimming :-)
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Ummm...Dumbo is having a senior's moment! See ya later Alligator.
