Wildflower Haiku
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Comment from WRITER1
When I was a kid milkweed were one of my favorite things. This is a nice poem, it brought back a memory or two. Thank you so much
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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When I was a kid milkweed were one of my favorite things. This is a nice poem, it brought back a memory or two. Thank you so much
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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They were and still are with me! :-) Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from Joan E.
Ah, good, you are continuing your wildflower series in haiku. I understand that the milkweed is very attractive to butterflies including the monarch, which, if true, gives your poem additional meaning. You found a fabulous picture and gave your poem even more punch with the use of alliteration. Your two verbs were perfectly chosen and fresh and your satori was powerful.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Ah, good, you are continuing your wildflower series in haiku. I understand that the milkweed is very attractive to butterflies including the monarch, which, if true, gives your poem additional meaning. You found a fabulous picture and gave your poem even more punch with the use of alliteration. Your two verbs were perfectly chosen and fresh and your satori was powerful.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Yes, the butterflies love it, but the main charm with me has always been that silky stuff with the seeds in it. :-) Thanks, Joan. Brooke
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And your poem and picture choice really focused on those aspects. Well done. J
Comment from dportwood
Your 5-7-5 haiku alludes to the propagative ability of many plants (many of them weeds). But of course I believe there is a plan and purpose for everything in the universe.
Duane
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Your 5-7-5 haiku alludes to the propagative ability of many plants (many of them weeds). But of course I believe there is a plan and purpose for everything in the universe.
Duane
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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I can't think of a single hothouse plant more beautiful than the milkweed :-) Thanks, Duane. Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
I'm really enjoying your wiloflower collection, Brooke. Keep up the great work. The poems are breezy and fun. This one about the milkweed's seed reminds me of fluffy summer days. Rose.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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I'm really enjoying your wiloflower collection, Brooke. Keep up the great work. The poems are breezy and fun. This one about the milkweed's seed reminds me of fluffy summer days. Rose.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Rose, I'm enjoying writing them! Thank you :-) Brooke
Comment from Domino
You're becoming quite the haiku queen, Brooke.
Again, a lovely presentation and no wasted words in this lovely job. Clever ambiguous use of 'freedom'. Nice one!
Ray xx
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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You're becoming quite the haiku queen, Brooke.
Again, a lovely presentation and no wasted words in this lovely job. Clever ambiguous use of 'freedom'. Nice one!
Ray xx
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Ray - I am having a grand time with the wildflower series. :-) Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
What a cool poem. I don't like milkweeds, but that's because I'm allergic. But the butterfies like them so I let them be. Wonderful description. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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What a cool poem. I don't like milkweeds, but that's because I'm allergic. But the butterfies like them so I let them be. Wonderful description. Well done.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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I love milkweed - it is so gorgeous when it goes to seed. Sorry about the allergies! Brooke :-)
Comment from joan marie
Boy, we loved these things as a kid, always were so messy, but we couldn't resist that sticky milk. Great addition to your series, joan marie
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Boy, we loved these things as a kid, always were so messy, but we couldn't resist that sticky milk. Great addition to your series, joan marie
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thanks, Joan Marie - I have loved the pods gone to seed all my life :-) Brooke
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Me too, Are you sure you didn't live in my neighborhood growing up? We seem to parallel each other with memories you bring out of my long ago. jm
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Milkweed grow all over Valley Forge Park and also just along the roads and in fields all around here - I don't know how many pods I've picked in autumn. My husband used to photograph them and I made Christmas decorations from the silk and seeds :-)
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Never used them for Christmas Decorations just used a lot of pine cones. jm
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I had clear plastic balls that one could open up to put something inside and I filled them with the milkweed seed and silk.
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That's a good idea. I bet I could find something around here to do that with. jm
Comment from luna
Brooke,
I enjoyed this entry in your series, have you thought of organizing them into a book (just a thought)? Your words are always so well chosen and the picture goes so well with them. Good job, my friend.
Love,
Jeny *smile*
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Brooke,
I enjoyed this entry in your series, have you thought of organizing them into a book (just a thought)? Your words are always so well chosen and the picture goes so well with them. Good job, my friend.
Love,
Jeny *smile*
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Jenny, yes, I would love to make a book of them :-) Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
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Please forgive me if it sounds like I'm patronising you, but do you know how to put them together into a book, or do you need help?
J *smile*
Comment from Soulester
Hi, Brooke! This haiku is so well done, in that you captured the very essence of the milkweed pods. You describe how they look, what they do, and why we love them so--and all in technicolor. Another gorgeous posting. Mary
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Hi, Brooke! This haiku is so well done, in that you captured the very essence of the milkweed pods. You describe how they look, what they do, and why we love them so--and all in technicolor. Another gorgeous posting. Mary
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Mary. And good morning!! Brooke :-)
Comment from schlosslaw_2000
An excellent poem, Brooke. You ever hear the one about the city slicker that tried to milk a milkweed. (I am working on the rest of it.:-) Larry
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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An excellent poem, Brooke. You ever hear the one about the city slicker that tried to milk a milkweed. (I am working on the rest of it.:-) Larry
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Larry - as always, your visits are welcome! And your vaudeville-type joke is charming :-) Brooke
