Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Yeltel - a beautiful English sonnet in good iambic pentameter. Perfect consistent abab rhyme scheme throughout. The content of the poem is lovely and the turn in stanza 3 is very good. I love the rhyming couplet. Good use of alliteration in 'virgin velvet'. Lovely read. Warm regards Dorothyx

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2015

Thank you for the glorious review, Dorothy, I appreciate it very much. Love, Y.

Comment from bayforesthimankush

Excellent

An excellent rhymed poem. The nature presents it's beauty through infinite appearances of different entities; the Rose is one of the best. But cycle of creation and destruction, cycle of birth and death is an inevitable event of nature. One comes with vigor, youth, and then passes away leaving behind the sweet memory and feeling of loss.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2015

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Blessings and love, Y.

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

Yes the symbolism of the rose have been explored to mean more than just giving a message of love and passion. It could mean too the loss of youth and vibrance, the fragility of the youth and its impulsiveness. But the message of a poem will never lose its aura and will transcend even beyond time. I enjoyed the poem.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2015

Thank you so much for the great review. Blessings and love, Y.

Comment from Futer98

Exceptional

Loved it !! The rose being so symbolic I never thought of and the language and imagery flows so perfectly that there is no hinderence in understanding the concept :)

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2015

Thank you so much for the glorious review and the six. I am honored.

Comment from Djeandebard

Exceptional

This is so beautiful! I will never look at roses the same way again. Nature has much to teach us - but as your sonnet so poignantly pointed out, we seldom listen. Great job!

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2013

Thank you for your exceptional review and the six. I am very honored.

Blessings, Y.

Comment from Darkhorse555

Excellent

always in picture stand out in a passion it charms the soul in its red passion flowing with time in the heart of such a beautiful piece

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thank you for the great review, darkhorse555 (love that name!).

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Elegant poem. No doubt a winner of many minds. Lloyd Byron eat your heart out. Modern day poetry has opened a new window with Red Rose.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thank you so much for your exceptional review and the six stars. I am honored and flattered.

Lots ot love, Y.

Comment from Alanna Renee

Exceptional

This is a beautiful poem! Your language is rich: reverie, virgin velvet, incandescent glamour, silent bow, soft alarm, discarded youth. The rhythm is lilting, too, especially the last line. Excellent work!

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thank you very much for the exceptional review and the rating. I am very flattered.

Comment from ElegantButler

Exceptional

This captures the importance of appreciating those things that we have in life. And not just by taking a passing snapshot. For although such things have longevity, they cannot capture the softness of a flower's petals , the sharp bite of the thorn, or the sweetness of its scent.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thank you so much for the exceptional review and the six. I am very honoted.

Love and smiles, Y.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

i love the concept of the rose whilst it is a metaphor. a metaphor about the frailty of life. exquisite imagery!
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thank you very much!