Wildflower Haiku
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Comment from frelanz
Well done. No need to shoot you..LOL... beautiful flower. Never seen those before. This was enjoyable to read. Words flow together nicely and nothing needs to be changed. Well done :-)
Dawn
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Well done. No need to shoot you..LOL... beautiful flower. Never seen those before. This was enjoyable to read. Words flow together nicely and nothing needs to be changed. Well done :-)
Dawn
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Dawn, I appreciate your visits and comments every time :-) and thanks for the no shooting :-) Brooke
Comment from Annelisa
I love your nature poems and this lovely haiku is no exception. You found a wonderful picture for a companion. Well done. Annelisa
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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I love your nature poems and this lovely haiku is no exception. You found a wonderful picture for a companion. Well done. Annelisa
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Annelisa - I'm so glad you liked this one :-) Brooke
Comment from perunest
I love your great idea! Remember, all
great ideas come with a lot of, well,
blood, sweat, and, tears. I hope you
didn't bleed . . . (Six words an hour
isn't bad!) I hope to read more of
your wildflower haikus. carolyn
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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I love your great idea! Remember, all
great ideas come with a lot of, well,
blood, sweat, and, tears. I hope you
didn't bleed . . . (Six words an hour
isn't bad!) I hope to read more of
your wildflower haikus. carolyn
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thanks, Carolyn - I hope to write more!! LOL In the meantime, I will spend my time fretting about your heroine LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from Just2Write
And especially because you have written about a jack-in-the-pulpit before. Can't remember the form you chose, but I sure remember the flower. Rose.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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And especially because you have written about a jack-in-the-pulpit before. Can't remember the form you chose, but I sure remember the flower. Rose.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Rose, yes, I love wildflowers and have written about a few of them multiple times - I just can't stay away! :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Rachon
Brooke,
You still have it! Loved your Haiku. I've missed you and your fantastic work. I was glad to return and this be the first Haiku I read. It is absolutely stunning.
Yours,
Rachon
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Brooke,
You still have it! Loved your Haiku. I've missed you and your fantastic work. I was glad to return and this be the first Haiku I read. It is absolutely stunning.
Yours,
Rachon
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Rachon - hello!! How good to see you. Thank you so much for this most generous review - just seeing you is nice enough, but this exceptional rating makes it even better! :-) Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
Why would I want to shoot you when you come up with such great stuff. LOL. I love the poems about flowers. I hope you get more ideas. Great work.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Why would I want to shoot you when you come up with such great stuff. LOL. I love the poems about flowers. I hope you get more ideas. Great work.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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To put me out of my misery from the hours I spend before I come up with the good stuff!!! LOL Thanks so much, Joy. Brooke :-)
Comment from Signaler
My dear, my dear, Please, do not fear
that loud gunshot, you will never hear.
Well, anyway, This is a wonderful idea and when you get into the mode, not mood, you will come up with brilliant haiku. Go for it! How about queen Ann's Lace, or Sweet William or... This is a wonderful haiku and it made me smile.
Keep Your Angel On Your Shoulder,
As Always, Linda
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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My dear, my dear, Please, do not fear
that loud gunshot, you will never hear.
Well, anyway, This is a wonderful idea and when you get into the mode, not mood, you will come up with brilliant haiku. Go for it! How about queen Ann's Lace, or Sweet William or... This is a wonderful haiku and it made me smile.
Keep Your Angel On Your Shoulder,
As Always, Linda
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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They are on my list of possibilities :-) Thank you, Linda - you are most thoughtful! Brooke :-)
Comment from RapturedHeart
Ah, beautiful, Brooke. Love the mix of canopy and splendor. But most of all, I love your notes!!! Thanks so much for the elegance and the fun - but I can't shoot you now, I just read Ray's post!LOL Take care,
Heather
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Ah, beautiful, Brooke. Love the mix of canopy and splendor. But most of all, I love your notes!!! Thanks so much for the elegance and the fun - but I can't shoot you now, I just read Ray's post!LOL Take care,
Heather
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Heather, yeah, if you shoot me please don't make it with a sub-machine gun! LOL Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from Domino
Hi, Brooke, as I've no idea what a 'Jack in the pulpit' is, it's difficult to assess your haiku, as, without the artwork, I'd have no 'concrete imagery', if you get my meaning. You have the format spot on with the seperate satori (and alliterated), so I guess I'm the loser.
Lovely presentation.
Best wishes, Ray xx
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Hi, Brooke, as I've no idea what a 'Jack in the pulpit' is, it's difficult to assess your haiku, as, without the artwork, I'd have no 'concrete imagery', if you get my meaning. You have the format spot on with the seperate satori (and alliterated), so I guess I'm the loser.
Lovely presentation.
Best wishes, Ray xx
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Ray, I'm sorry you have had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of this elegant and beautiful wildflower :-) They are stunning. Thank you. Brooke :-)
Comment from Mike K2
Never ask me to shoot you, though I have a heart, you might find I have a penchant for using blanks. I know I have read one poem on the jack in the pulpit. When I find them, I use them for a survival lesson. I take a small slice of the rhizome and have the person chew it. The oxalic acid in it make it feel like the inside of the mouth is being stuck with pins. The lesson, don't believe everything you hear or put complete trust in the person. LOL
I enjoyed the poem and share its gist. That is the one flower that captures my fascination about how it is constructed.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Never ask me to shoot you, though I have a heart, you might find I have a penchant for using blanks. I know I have read one poem on the jack in the pulpit. When I find them, I use them for a survival lesson. I take a small slice of the rhizome and have the person chew it. The oxalic acid in it make it feel like the inside of the mouth is being stuck with pins. The lesson, don't believe everything you hear or put complete trust in the person. LOL
I enjoyed the poem and share its gist. That is the one flower that captures my fascination about how it is constructed.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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There is one bizarre object lesson! I'm glad you don't teach it with arsenic :-) Thanks, Mike
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:> No it is more a practical joke, that is actually harmless. Also a reason to pay attention when someone is instructing you about edible plants. The adult leaders did get in and stopped our plans for a skunk cabbage cookoff contest.
Oh there is another. Hand someone a freshly brewed beverage and see the look on their face when you tell them that it is Sumac tea. Everyone has either heard or experienced the poisonous varitey, but most don't really that our area has two that are not only harmless, but taste like a combination of lemonaid and tea. Persians use it as a spice for flavoring their dishes.
Boy! Talk about having a say! Have a great evening. Mike
