Lilies of the Valley
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Comment from Nicnac
This is a wonderfully orchestrated poem, Brooke. I used to have the most beautiful lily of the valley flowers at my old house.
Fairies in the woodlands where the lilies grow? Oh how exciting!! I need to go visit my old home and take a closer look at who might live there now. ;)
The photo is not of a lily of the valley - but I'm sure the reason is because the fairies didn't want you to disclose their mystical hiding place!
(I've been stuck in the house all week and getting a little loopy... LOL forgive me of my strangeness. haha)
Nic
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2009
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This is a wonderfully orchestrated poem, Brooke. I used to have the most beautiful lily of the valley flowers at my old house.
Fairies in the woodlands where the lilies grow? Oh how exciting!! I need to go visit my old home and take a closer look at who might live there now. ;)
The photo is not of a lily of the valley - but I'm sure the reason is because the fairies didn't want you to disclose their mystical hiding place!
(I've been stuck in the house all week and getting a little loopy... LOL forgive me of my strangeness. haha)
Nic
Comment Written 07-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2009
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There were no darned pictures anywhere on fan art of real lilies of the valley - it was a frustrating search. LOL Thanks for your delightful comments, Nic. :-)
Comment from mtngalofnc
Hi Brooke,
This is such a lovely poem and I really liked how you incorporated health and healing in your verse. I purchased a beautiful Lily today and after reading your poem will think of you when ever I look at that Lily. Thank you so much for sharing this beautifully written poem. God bless and best wishes!
mtngalofnc
reply by the author on 18-May-2009
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Hi Brooke,
This is such a lovely poem and I really liked how you incorporated health and healing in your verse. I purchased a beautiful Lily today and after reading your poem will think of you when ever I look at that Lily. Thank you so much for sharing this beautifully written poem. God bless and best wishes!
mtngalofnc
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 18-May-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful response - I'm so glad it resonated with you. Brooke :-)
Comment from jakuper
I really heard bells chime during the poem. It couldn't be the real bells, must be words.
It's a very good poem, very descriptive, making a wonderful mood.
reply by the author on 14-May-2009
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I really heard bells chime during the poem. It couldn't be the real bells, must be words.
It's a very good poem, very descriptive, making a wonderful mood.
Comment Written 14-May-2009
reply by the author on 14-May-2009
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Thank you, my friend!! :-) Brooke
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
I think you have pretty much mastered this form, Brooke. I know your daughter will love this. Lilies of the valley are beautiful flowers. I know what you mean about finding the right picture. Sometimes they're just not available. I think one thing I like about your poetry is it has such a lyrical or musical quality. It moves so smoothly along. It's easy to read and I think the numerous examples of alliteration help the flow. Rhymeman.
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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I think you have pretty much mastered this form, Brooke. I know your daughter will love this. Lilies of the valley are beautiful flowers. I know what you mean about finding the right picture. Sometimes they're just not available. I think one thing I like about your poetry is it has such a lyrical or musical quality. It moves so smoothly along. It's easy to read and I think the numerous examples of alliteration help the flow. Rhymeman.
Comment Written 12-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Thank you - yes, she was pleased :-) Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
lilies of the valley are so beautiful and smell so sweetly. made me smile. wow~ your daughter is 27. how time flies when we are having fun. this is unique. "In herbal medicine, the lily of the valley is used to treat heart disease." i just read a dean koontz book about a man who received a new heart from a woman named lily. :P
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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brooke,
lilies of the valley are so beautiful and smell so sweetly. made me smile. wow~ your daughter is 27. how time flies when we are having fun. this is unique. "In herbal medicine, the lily of the valley is used to treat heart disease." i just read a dean koontz book about a man who received a new heart from a woman named lily. :P
love,
barbara
Comment Written 12-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Yes, time has flown - just yesterday she was the cutest toddler on the planet. Thank you, Brooke :-)
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brooke,
oh no, right now mine is cute and losing teeth. just about to end her first year of school. some day she'll be 27. sigh.
:P
love,
barbara
Comment from RG Hamilton
Another brilliant offering. The language you use is lyrical and lilting. The message againfinding its mark flawlessly. I have no more superlatives, but I am constantly enchanted as I've said before.
Rob
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Another brilliant offering. The language you use is lyrical and lilting. The message againfinding its mark flawlessly. I have no more superlatives, but I am constantly enchanted as I've said before.
Rob
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 12-May-2009
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Rob, thanks again :-) Good morning, Brooke
Comment from perunest
As I've mentioned before, your author notes
are as enjoyable as your lovely poetry. I now
have renewed respect for this little inhabitant
of the meadows. Thank you for the poem and
the remarks! Carolyn
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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As I've mentioned before, your author notes
are as enjoyable as your lovely poetry. I now
have renewed respect for this little inhabitant
of the meadows. Thank you for the poem and
the remarks! Carolyn
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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Carolyn, you're just making my afternoon :-) Brooke
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
This is a fine beautiful piece of poetry with the descriptions throughout painting a lovely scene I am sure your daughter will enjoy this piece regards Fuller
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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This is a fine beautiful piece of poetry with the descriptions throughout painting a lovely scene I am sure your daughter will enjoy this piece regards Fuller
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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Fuller, thanks so much - and good morning! Brooke :-)
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
I triple-dog-dare you to find an audience of more than five people and read this aloud.
::Grinning::
I liked it. Alliterative and springy. Good stuff, Brooke!
:0)
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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I triple-dog-dare you to find an audience of more than five people and read this aloud.
::Grinning::
I liked it. Alliterative and springy. Good stuff, Brooke!
:0)
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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They don't have to be five longshoremen or anything like that, right??? LOL Thanks, Nescher. Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
Where mesmerising insight flows
upon a bed of meaning,
the passion born in poetry
helps knowledge find our gleaning.
The facts we need reside in truth
where mesmerising insight flows.
We type our way to our approach;
we're poets in our final throes.
The day the rattle shakes our throat
we find our way into the light
where mesmerising insight flows
as we embrace our final night.
Let me be there, when death I find,
let my thoughts find repose.
let truth be glorious freedom,
where mesmerising insight flows.
Mike
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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Where mesmerising insight flows
upon a bed of meaning,
the passion born in poetry
helps knowledge find our gleaning.
The facts we need reside in truth
where mesmerising insight flows.
We type our way to our approach;
we're poets in our final throes.
The day the rattle shakes our throat
we find our way into the light
where mesmerising insight flows
as we embrace our final night.
Let me be there, when death I find,
let my thoughts find repose.
let truth be glorious freedom,
where mesmerising insight flows.
Mike
Comment Written 11-May-2009
reply by the author on 11-May-2009
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This poem is downright grand, Mike - such reflections on us as poets and thinkers - you're in fine form!!!! Thank you, Brooke
