Wildflower Haiku
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103 total reviews
Comment from Nicnac
This is beautiful.
What a fabulous tribute to both John McCrae's poem and to those who have sacrificed their all for our freedoms.
The presentation is lovely, Brooke.
Very nice haiku.
Nic
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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This is beautiful.
What a fabulous tribute to both John McCrae's poem and to those who have sacrificed their all for our freedoms.
The presentation is lovely, Brooke.
Very nice haiku.
Nic
Comment Written 22-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Nic - this is one of my favorite haiku :-) Brooke
Comment from Deejharrington
Very touching and heartfelt, as usual! Strange timing, I just posted a poem with a picture of poppies I took up north this weekend! Is it true? You really remember all these dates? I know I use a day calendar of important books each day. Tell me the truth, you google important events each day? Right? LOL
deb
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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Very touching and heartfelt, as usual! Strange timing, I just posted a poem with a picture of poppies I took up north this weekend! Is it true? You really remember all these dates? I know I use a day calendar of important books each day. Tell me the truth, you google important events each day? Right? LOL
deb
Comment Written 22-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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Deb, thank you!! Yes, there are days on which I'm not particularly filled with things to write about, and then I go to the Wikipedia page for that date, which lists birthdays, death anniversaries, holidays and historical events for the day. I've written a bunch of poems because something important or fascinating happened on that day. Brooke :-)
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On my desk at school, I had a daily calendar of book of the day. It was great fadder for writing! Glad to know your human! LOL
deb
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I also use a rhyming dictionary and google information extensively :-) What the heck - I'm no fool! :-) Brooke
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And everyone is convinced its all your natural talent and near-perfect memory for dates and events! LOL
deb
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hey, any time anyone comments on anything like that I tell with full disclosure!!! LOL
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As my kids would say, I'd "lie like a rug" and say it was all ME!
deb
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
HI Brooke A very strong and meaningful haiku even without the beautiful artwork it tell a story. Our Poppy Day is Anzac Day 25th April
Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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HI Brooke A very strong and meaningful haiku even without the beautiful artwork it tell a story. Our Poppy Day is Anzac Day 25th April
Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 22-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009
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Gaye, thank you!! I'm glad you have a poppy day too :-) Brooke
Comment from LauraKatherine
This color really POPS out of the computer screen. If I wasn't awake before, I am now. :) Gorgeous and so appropriate for a haiku about poppies.
You have obviously chosen these words with care. I'm drooling with envy over your ability to unify a poem through the careful placement of sounds: f (florid, flowed, freedom, fresh), b (bloom, blood), m (bloom, freedom, memorials) (okay, so I'm not actually drooling over my keyboard, but you know what I mean)
I like the idea of the new life of the flowers springing up from the ground that once flowed with blood. Wonderful memorial to these soldiers: the flowers have broken free from the ground, and now live as a testimony to the soldiers' courage.
I can't see any need for revisions. You obviously make sure the syllable count is correct for whichever form you are using (thank goodness!)
Beautiful. LK
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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This color really POPS out of the computer screen. If I wasn't awake before, I am now. :) Gorgeous and so appropriate for a haiku about poppies.
You have obviously chosen these words with care. I'm drooling with envy over your ability to unify a poem through the careful placement of sounds: f (florid, flowed, freedom, fresh), b (bloom, blood), m (bloom, freedom, memorials) (okay, so I'm not actually drooling over my keyboard, but you know what I mean)
I like the idea of the new life of the flowers springing up from the ground that once flowed with blood. Wonderful memorial to these soldiers: the flowers have broken free from the ground, and now live as a testimony to the soldiers' courage.
I can't see any need for revisions. You obviously make sure the syllable count is correct for whichever form you are using (thank goodness!)
Beautiful. LK
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Well, I'm glad you're awake - now I can wish you a happy first day of summer! LOL I'm also glad you're not actually drooling because that would be quite unattractive, Laura. :-D
Thank you for your comments about the letter sounds since that is one of my little trademark things that I work really hard on :-) Brooke
Comment from bard owl
Poppies are such cheerful flowers and they represent such a serious subject. Your poem is reflective of this. Each poppy that blooms IS a memorial to a lost soldier. Excellent, as usual. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Poppies are such cheerful flowers and they represent such a serious subject. Your poem is reflective of this. Each poppy that blooms IS a memorial to a lost soldier. Excellent, as usual. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Linda, thank you :-) Glad you enjoyed. Brooke
Comment from womanwriter
Dear ADEWPEARL;
You have said in 11 words what most cannot express in a lifetime. John would have been proud of you, and maybe even a little envious to be able to say so much of what was felt in so few words.
When my Daddy died I buried my years of collected 'poppies' with him.
Thanks for sharing and also for the 'insight'.
Sincerely,
Womanwriter
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Dear ADEWPEARL;
You have said in 11 words what most cannot express in a lifetime. John would have been proud of you, and maybe even a little envious to be able to say so much of what was felt in so few words.
When my Daddy died I buried my years of collected 'poppies' with him.
Thanks for sharing and also for the 'insight'.
Sincerely,
Womanwriter
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Oh, thank you for sharing that story with me about your dad. That is so beautiful and loving. Brooke :-)
Comment from sharon fallis
Excellent Haiku, and beautiful picture! I enjoyed the read and the picture, both brought me fond memories of those days, and seeing the soldiers selling the poppies on the streets at home. Good write. Sharon
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Excellent Haiku, and beautiful picture! I enjoyed the read and the picture, both brought me fond memories of those days, and seeing the soldiers selling the poppies on the streets at home. Good write. Sharon
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Sharon. They still sell them each year where I live. Some of the old Vets selling are so old. Brooke :-)
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We all are....Some of us hold our age better than others. I thought we all looked pretty good for being an eternity old already. Those little old men are in disquise. They don't want to be mobbed by all those pretty young thangs! Lol Sharon
Comment from Oiraeket
Lovely; and the presentation is striking - I like how the words are almost belittled by the large picture and powerful red background; it brings the significance to the flower whilst your words echo.
Well done :)
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Lovely; and the presentation is striking - I like how the words are almost belittled by the large picture and powerful red background; it brings the significance to the flower whilst your words echo.
Well done :)
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Your visits this morning are most appreciated :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from R.W.L
Hello #1-
Good Haiku. Good description in just a few words. Nice pic to go along with it. Good luck with your work.
Take care,
rwl
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Hello #1-
Good Haiku. Good description in just a few words. Nice pic to go along with it. Good luck with your work.
Take care,
rwl
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Thank you :-) Between the bird poop and the bleeding cat you've made my morning :-) Happy first day of summer :-) Brooke
Comment from Jewell McChesney
I love poppies. Your choice of words is that of perfection with yet another finely tuned haiku.
Very pretty presentation.
(I sent you some of my wild flower pics )
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009
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I love poppies. Your choice of words is that of perfection with yet another finely tuned haiku.
Very pretty presentation.
(I sent you some of my wild flower pics )
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009
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Thank you for the list of pics and the kind review, my friend - this review should have been answered days ago and ended up buried, instead, beneath other, newer reviews. I am so sorry! Brooke :-)
