violets
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Comment from marion
Hi adewpearl
Well this is one of my favouite 'little' flowers. Do you know also that the sweet violet is also an aphrodisiac? And if you pick a flower, smell its beautiful scent once and try and smell it again, your senses don't accept it and you cannot smell it again until next time! I grow these in my woodland garden. They are such a delight when all out, and their scent so alluring. I enjoyed this lovely poem. Marion.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2009
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Hi adewpearl
Well this is one of my favouite 'little' flowers. Do you know also that the sweet violet is also an aphrodisiac? And if you pick a flower, smell its beautiful scent once and try and smell it again, your senses don't accept it and you cannot smell it again until next time! I grow these in my woodland garden. They are such a delight when all out, and their scent so alluring. I enjoyed this lovely poem. Marion.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2009
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Marion, I'm not even going to ask you why you're growing aphrodisiacs!!! LOL Thanks, Brooke :-)
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I'm answering you, anyway!!! LOL. They weed-dle their way through the woodland garden by choice. There was only one when I came here years ago. I'm quite happy about it, their sensual alluring scent makes my early morning walk around the garden quite erotic. LOL. M.
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
they are beautiful. they smell nice too. that's always good. made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2009
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brooke,
they are beautiful. they smell nice too. that's always good. made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 12-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2009
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Barbara, glad you like violets too!! Thanks, Brooke
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brooke,
they do have a wonderful smell.
love,
barbara
Comment from teafor2
adewpearl--As one who fancy himself owner of
a green thumb, I dote on all flora (from cacti
to wild flowers, trees and some weeds-smile)and
find this color/flower to be my most favorite/
prolific. In my opinion, your postings provide
the nuances for good reading: intuition, inter-
est and insight. teafor2
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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adewpearl--As one who fancy himself owner of
a green thumb, I dote on all flora (from cacti
to wild flowers, trees and some weeds-smile)and
find this color/flower to be my most favorite/
prolific. In my opinion, your postings provide
the nuances for good reading: intuition, inter-
est and insight. teafor2
Comment Written 11-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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I so appreciate your thoughtful comments! I envy your green thumb. Brooke :-)
Comment from Peter@Poole
The rhyme, metre and alliteration all serve to make this a delicious poem, Brooke, in which you elevate the humble pansy to a glorious position. Peter
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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The rhyme, metre and alliteration all serve to make this a delicious poem, Brooke, in which you elevate the humble pansy to a glorious position. Peter
Comment Written 11-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Thank you, Peter - I always appreciate your kind and thoughtful responses, Brooke
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, how I agree with that! Violet is my favorite flower too. Their lovely humility certainly spells power! There is just something about this flower that attracted poets for decades. Maybe it's a shy purity. And yet it is a flirtish flower too (sile). Loved this little tribute to loveliness. Excellent, Brooke.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Oh, how I agree with that! Violet is my favorite flower too. Their lovely humility certainly spells power! There is just something about this flower that attracted poets for decades. Maybe it's a shy purity. And yet it is a flirtish flower too (sile). Loved this little tribute to loveliness. Excellent, Brooke.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Yelena, thank you - it is obvious you are also a violet admirer :-) Brooke
Comment from mstad55
See, when you add the authors notes, it takes away the funny line I was going to throw in. Thanks for the wonderful poem and the education about the violet. I think we have some around our garden. We have an array of plants that I have no idea what they are other than the daffodils I know those, and a couple of roses. mstad55
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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See, when you add the authors notes, it takes away the funny line I was going to throw in. Thanks for the wonderful poem and the education about the violet. I think we have some around our garden. We have an array of plants that I have no idea what they are other than the daffodils I know those, and a couple of roses. mstad55
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Mike, sorry - you can still tell the joke! LOL Thank you, Brooke :-)
Comment from Sasha
Sometimes when I read your work I get sidetracked by the beauty and have to go back and reread to hear the words and message. This is one of those poems. I find it amazing you can take something so simply as a violet and transform it into a work of art, just like a painting for all to enjoy. Hate to keep repeating myself, but this is truly great work!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Sometimes when I read your work I get sidetracked by the beauty and have to go back and reread to hear the words and message. This is one of those poems. I find it amazing you can take something so simply as a violet and transform it into a work of art, just like a painting for all to enjoy. Hate to keep repeating myself, but this is truly great work!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Hey, keep repeating - I have this huge smile plastered on my face!!! Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Goinup
Hey adewpearl
Another great little poem about flowers. I love violets also. It was beautifully envisioned and I could see that glorious field of violets. Great job.
Have a nice weekend.
Ian
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Hey adewpearl
Another great little poem about flowers. I love violets also. It was beautifully envisioned and I could see that glorious field of violets. Great job.
Have a nice weekend.
Ian
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Ian, thank you - what can I say? I love flowers :-) Brooke
Comment from Bard Constantine
Beautiful wording. I like how you bring the images to life, so that I could imagine the violets blossoming. Very nice.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Beautiful wording. I like how you bring the images to life, so that I could imagine the violets blossoming. Very nice.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Thank you!! Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, in the country lanes where I walk with my dogs, there are many clumps of pretty violets at this time of year. I've always thought how delicate yet strong they are. A lovely poem here about a singularly lovely little flower.
Warm wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Brooke, in the country lanes where I walk with my dogs, there are many clumps of pretty violets at this time of year. I've always thought how delicate yet strong they are. A lovely poem here about a singularly lovely little flower.
Warm wishes
Kat
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Kat, I'm so glad you get to walk among the violets :-) Thanks, Brooke
