I'm But a Purple Thistle
reflective quatrains100 total reviews
Comment from mtngalofnc
Hi Brooke,
Love the art and the color scheme and it compliments your poetry. Your poem is perfectly written with excellent rhyme and flow. Also, I appreciate the author notes. Your words can also carry a different meaning and did so for me. Your description of the thistle reminds me of a person who is quite and bothers no one, which sometimes leads others to believe that they can get away with saying or doing anything to this quite thistle, but are rudely surprised when the thistle fights back, carrying quite a sting! Good luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, well written poem and God bless and best wishes!
mtngalofnc
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Hi Brooke,
Love the art and the color scheme and it compliments your poetry. Your poem is perfectly written with excellent rhyme and flow. Also, I appreciate the author notes. Your words can also carry a different meaning and did so for me. Your description of the thistle reminds me of a person who is quite and bothers no one, which sometimes leads others to believe that they can get away with saying or doing anything to this quite thistle, but are rudely surprised when the thistle fights back, carrying quite a sting! Good luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, well written poem and God bless and best wishes!
mtngalofnc
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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You have gotten a metaphoric meaning from the poem that was intentionally there - I'm so glad you recognized it :-) Thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from LauraKatherine
Clever use of these four words. I like how you've written it from the thistle's point of view. I'm not sure that I've seen that done before.
I'm glad that you provided the background story of the Norse soldier stepping on the thistle. It helped me understand the sneakiness and dangerous nature of the lowly thistle.
From a technical perspective, this poem looks in great shape. Rhymes are good (I especially liked size/surprise); rhythm flows nicely; word choices are fitting for the subject matter. I particularly liked these lines:
lest some day you fall victim
to thistle's sneak surprise.
but do beware the danger
beneath my purple cloak.
Excellent work, as always. Good luck in the contest. Laura
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Clever use of these four words. I like how you've written it from the thistle's point of view. I'm not sure that I've seen that done before.
I'm glad that you provided the background story of the Norse soldier stepping on the thistle. It helped me understand the sneakiness and dangerous nature of the lowly thistle.
From a technical perspective, this poem looks in great shape. Rhymes are good (I especially liked size/surprise); rhythm flows nicely; word choices are fitting for the subject matter. I particularly liked these lines:
lest some day you fall victim
to thistle's sneak surprise.
but do beware the danger
beneath my purple cloak.
Excellent work, as always. Good luck in the contest. Laura
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Laura, thank you - your reviews always cheer my day!! Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
Yep, that there Scotland's a harsh place, full of midges, thistle, and ginger nutters ;-). It's no wonder that nobody ever seems to successfully conquer it!
Mike
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Yep, that there Scotland's a harsh place, full of midges, thistle, and ginger nutters ;-). It's no wonder that nobody ever seems to successfully conquer it!
Mike
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Mike, thank you so much. Brooke :-)
Comment from Soulester
Always the champion of the underdog, I love, love this poem. It stands on its own, but the author notes are interesting background. The presentation of this piece is good, too. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Always the champion of the underdog, I love, love this poem. It stands on its own, but the author notes are interesting background. The presentation of this piece is good, too. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much! Brooke :-)
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Brooke:
you never cease to amaze me--not only with your writing ability but also with your extensive knowledge of art, science, ancient and modern history, music, etc. Thank you for sharing not only your beautiful poetry but your extensive author's notes which edify my humble mind.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Brooke:
you never cease to amaze me--not only with your writing ability but also with your extensive knowledge of art, science, ancient and modern history, music, etc. Thank you for sharing not only your beautiful poetry but your extensive author's notes which edify my humble mind.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Don't get too impressed - I look things up using google all the time!! LOL I had no idea about the legend of the thistle until I researched this poem yesterday evening. Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from earthlybeing
You did great with this one. Love the poem and the flow and story is great. Your notes are excellent and were very well written. Just great it is an excellent poem. Thanks, Jeanette
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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You did great with this one. Love the poem and the flow and story is great. Your notes are excellent and were very well written. Just great it is an excellent poem. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Jeanette, thank you!! Brooke :-)
Comment from bard owl
When we were in Scotland, we saw many items displaying the thistle and a Scotsman explained the story of the thistle to us. He was quite a storyteller with is Scottish brrr. Goes to show how important the little things sometimes are. Excellent, as usual, Brooke. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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When we were in Scotland, we saw many items displaying the thistle and a Scotsman explained the story of the thistle to us. He was quite a storyteller with is Scottish brrr. Goes to show how important the little things sometimes are. Excellent, as usual, Brooke. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Linda, I have never been to Scotland but would love to make it there someday - thank you so much for your most generous and gracious review!!! Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
Like most of your writings, informative
as well as written in such flowing,
stylish, thought provoking presentations
that give pause to the reader to reflect
on the every day goings on.
A beautifully penned poem with rhyms
that fit like a hand in a glove and
make the reader stop and think, look
around.
Well done
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Like most of your writings, informative
as well as written in such flowing,
stylish, thought provoking presentations
that give pause to the reader to reflect
on the every day goings on.
A beautifully penned poem with rhyms
that fit like a hand in a glove and
make the reader stop and think, look
around.
Well done
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Thank you - your comments always bring a smile to my face :-) Brooke
Comment from WRITER1
This is a wonderful, I have had the honor of meeting Mr Thistle a few times in my life. You never forget Mr. Thistle. I liked you poem.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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This is a wonderful, I have had the honor of meeting Mr Thistle a few times in my life. You never forget Mr. Thistle. I liked you poem.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much for your kind and positive comments. Did you mean to give me a 3 with those comments??? Brooke
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No, i meant to give you a five.
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thanks for fixing it - I figured you meant a five from your comments :-) Brooke
Comment from perunest
Another great background story to enhoance your
poem - though the poem is wonderful as it is. It
is a lesson well-learned for all of us. Not
everything is what it seems; even the smallest,
most innocuous things may pose a secret threat.
I enjoyed this very much! Carolyn
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Another great background story to enhoance your
poem - though the poem is wonderful as it is. It
is a lesson well-learned for all of us. Not
everything is what it seems; even the smallest,
most innocuous things may pose a secret threat.
I enjoyed this very much! Carolyn
Comment Written 13-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2009
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Carolyn, thank you for a perceptive review, Brooke
