Arlington in Spring
a reflective septolet94 total reviews
Comment from perunest
Another heart-wrenching, lovely poem
that gets to the true emotion surrounding
many of our treasured national monuiments.
This is a superbkly evocative piece - like
many of the others you've written. I just got
back from Disney - forgive me if I miss something
as I try to catch up! Carolyn
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Another heart-wrenching, lovely poem
that gets to the true emotion surrounding
many of our treasured national monuiments.
This is a superbkly evocative piece - like
many of the others you've written. I just got
back from Disney - forgive me if I miss something
as I try to catch up! Carolyn
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Oh, Disney with the grand kids - I am sure that must have been such a great week. It's so good to see you again though I'm sure you'd rather still be there with them!! :-) Thank you for looking at my work :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Brooke this is just beautiful so full of meaning. Everything about the verse is perfect including the lovely artwork. LOL Gaye
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Brooke this is just beautiful so full of meaning. Everything about the verse is perfect including the lovely artwork. LOL Gaye
Comment Written 26-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Gaye, I so appreciate your most generous review and lovely comments - thank you so much!!! Brooke
Comment from mslyla216
This is a marvelous septolet, Brooke. The cherry blossoms are a true sight to see. The accomanying second section fulfills its duty completely with the sorrowful mourner. This is a difficult poem format to write and you have done so quite well. Lyla
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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This is a marvelous septolet, Brooke. The cherry blossoms are a true sight to see. The accomanying second section fulfills its duty completely with the sorrowful mourner. This is a difficult poem format to write and you have done so quite well. Lyla
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Lyla, thank you so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from Jomo17
What a beautiful and moving poem. Your word choices are perfectly chosen. You create vivid images and really capture the reader's attention. This really touched me. It is easy to see why you are ranked the number one poet.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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What a beautiful and moving poem. Your word choices are perfectly chosen. You create vivid images and really capture the reader's attention. This really touched me. It is easy to see why you are ranked the number one poet.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your most gracious response, Brooke :-)
Comment from fastdigits
A poem of sensitivity tinged with
the tears and heartbreak of hundreds,
written with softness, with tenderness
of the feelings that come from the heart
and soul as one comes upon this silent
site of reverence, majestic in the quiet
of the day with only the whispers of the
wind, and the haunting sound of taps heard
on the breezes rustling through the trees.
Well done
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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A poem of sensitivity tinged with
the tears and heartbreak of hundreds,
written with softness, with tenderness
of the feelings that come from the heart
and soul as one comes upon this silent
site of reverence, majestic in the quiet
of the day with only the whispers of the
wind, and the haunting sound of taps heard
on the breezes rustling through the trees.
Well done
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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I so appreciate your gracious comments and kind review, Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
Dear Brooke, I realise, having read your accompanying notes, that there's more to this form than meets the eye. It is very finely wrought, like its writer. Peter
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Dear Brooke, I realise, having read your accompanying notes, that there's more to this form than meets the eye. It is very finely wrought, like its writer. Peter
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Peter, thank you for your perceptive comments. I appreciate your thoughts, as always. Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
For some reason I don't have six stars. If I did, this poem would win them.
The imagery is stunningly beautiful with the contrast between the beauty of the trees and the unrelenting sorrow of the widows there.
This is exceptional, and I wish my rating could reflect that.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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For some reason I don't have six stars. If I did, this poem would win them.
The imagery is stunningly beautiful with the contrast between the beauty of the trees and the unrelenting sorrow of the widows there.
This is exceptional, and I wish my rating could reflect that.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Kathy, thank you so much - I truly appreciate your most generous impulses and warm thoughts!! Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
There is much to think about with your words. From my point of view, there are too many tears and too few cherry blossoms. Neither can assuage the pain. You are doing very well with these Septolets, Brooke. Great writing.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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There is much to think about with your words. From my point of view, there are too many tears and too few cherry blossoms. Neither can assuage the pain. You are doing very well with these Septolets, Brooke. Great writing.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your warm comments, Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
What a sad thing. I saw the picture of the woman who slept next to her husband's casket, just so she could sleep with him one more time. Very sad. Great poem.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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What a sad thing. I saw the picture of the woman who slept next to her husband's casket, just so she could sleep with him one more time. Very sad. Great poem.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for sharing that image with me - and for your warm review. Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Arlington, the former home of Robert E. Lee is a testament for our war dead. Very well written with very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Arlington, the former home of Robert E. Lee is a testament for our war dead. Very well written with very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Charlie, thanks so much - Lee has always fascinated me as a man of unusual integrity. Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
