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Sweet Brown-eyed Susan

whimsical quatrains

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Comment from E Vin Smyth
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Very well crafted- as you always do. I found this poem delightful, but I thought they were black eyed susans.

Were you inspired by the photo? or write the poem, then find the picture?

E Vin Smyth

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    they are black eyed Susans or brown eyed Susans - two different names for the same thing, and brown sounded more romantic to me :-) No, I wrote the poem first. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from jclark
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What a great piece of writing. I am unfamiliar with the quatrain style but you have just made me a big fan! Your colors and picture are amazingly lovely. I love sunflowers and these look like the children of the sunflower - can you tell that I am clueless when it comes to plants and flowers? LOL Anyway, this was a fun, fun read and it made me feel good. Thank you.
Judy

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Brown-eyed or black-eyed Susans are one of the most common wildflowers but their charm is uncommon :-) I wouldn't be surprised if they were somehow related to sunflowers. I'm no expert on the science of them, which is probably obvious from the fact I have people engage in love affairs with them. LOL Thanks so much, Judy. Brooke
Comment from rama devi
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whimsical indeed. Lovely, lilting pace and melodic rhymes.

Gorgeous imagery, well portrayed poetically and matching the artwork.

Marvelous flirtation and personification device.

:)

NO spags.

Love, rd

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Rama devi, some days one just wants to have a bit of fluffy fun! LOL Thanks, Brooke
Comment from babylonia
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brooke,
they are quite beautiful. i am just in awe of any field full of flowers. nicely done. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. smooth rhyme and meter.
love,
barbara

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Barbara, thank you for your thoughtful comments, Brooke :-)
reply by babylonia on 16-Apr-2009
    you are very welcome~
Comment from LynnRadford
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Oh, that Summer in all her glory were here now to bestow upon us such a treat!
You brought to mind the field of daisies and brow-eyed-susans that grows beyond my home, Brooke.
Ths poem's imagery was quite evocative.
Thanks for sharing!
Lynn

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Lynn, thank you - yes, I am so more than ready for summer, or even normal, warm spring. It's sunnier out today, but my apartment still needs the heat on as I sit under two blankets.
    I'm ready to retire the damn blankets! LOL Brooke
reply by LynnRadford on 16-Apr-2009
    Yep!
    I know what you mean. Blue skies and chilly here too.
    Where did the global warming go? lol
    I am tempted to go outside in the hopes that it is warmer out there than in here...
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Global warming seems so intent on melting polar ice caps and ruining life for puffins and polar bears that it's too busy to allow us even the regular warmth of spring.
Comment from Sasha
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This is delightful. I wasn't sure if you were talking about the flowers or if it was a parody on love (not your fault but my failure to get my highschool degree the first time around). Very well written, and made me smile. Wonderful sentiment whether for a flower or lover. Very nice work.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Yeah, this is a fanciful one where I'm imagining the flower as a flirtatious girl whom the speaker falls in love with - that's why I categorized it as fantasy. This is probably illegal in some states! LOL :-D Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
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This is cute in itself, Brooke. Wonderfully written and, of course, no spags. It was my pleasure to read, as always. God bless you.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Thank you - this one is just for fun :-) Brooke
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
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Lovely - just lovely, my friend.
I'm not the only one who sees
faces and eyes in flowers, then.

This flows well and has a sing-songy
rhythm to it -- very nice.

A pleasure to review

Margaret.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Margaret, nope, you're not the only one :-) thanks, Brooke
Comment from Perp Ihebom
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This is really a whimsical piece from one of the masters. There are layers of meaning that could be gleaned from this simple and well structured poem. kudos

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Perp, thank you - your reviews are always perceptive and welcome. Brooke :-)
Comment from WRITER1
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I love the brown eyed Susan, they are such a happy flower. I have several plants here at the house. Great job on this one. This flower is a real charmer.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2009

reply by the author on 16-Apr-2009
    Thank you for your thoughtful response, Brooke :-)