Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

As you know, I'm catching up - so, no need to take the time to reply. I'm so pleased you have found the haiku because you are VERY good! And, I am sure this will be one more piece in your book. I can't believe that you are so new at writing this genre that obviously fits you. Sue

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009

Sue, thank you - of course I'll reply :-) I find haiku the most difficult of ALL forms to write, so I especially appreciate compliments when I write them :-) Brooke

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Oh, my! This is gorgeous... the poem and the flower.
The presentation is absolutely fabulous!!
I especially liked your last line:
beauty beyond price

Too many things are given monetary worth - this flower and poem are (as they say in the priceline.com commercials - priceless!) I think it's priceline ads anyway. lol

This is a lovely haiku, Brooke.
Nic

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2009

Thank you, Nic - I really appreciate your encouraging and perceptive comments. Brooke :-)

Comment from jmyron

Excellent

Good syllable count, and great content, but the 2nd and 3rd line seem more connected than the 1st and 2nd line. Try swapping the 2st and third lines in your minds eye.

John

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2009

Thanks, John - I will reread and consider that :-) Brooke

reply by jmyron on 23-Jun-2009

OOOOOPPPPPPPS! I just re-read my review when you replied That was supposed to be swap the 1st and 3rd lines.

Comment from MJMuraco

Excellent

This is a lovely haiku about Ladyslippers which are one of the most beautiful orchids that I have seen. Nice imagery and beautiful photo.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2009

Mary Jayne, thank you - yes, they are amazingly beautiful :-) Brooke

Comment from pixiemillie

Excellent

A lovely toe point by the elegant slipper of a refined lady. Another haiku for your collection- -this every bit as lovely as the last- -your notes always informative and appreciated. The flow of these three lines not only tells of the beauty of this flower but of its protected rarity. Thank you, Brooke. RoS.

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

Thank you, Rose of Sharon - how DID you figure out this was part of my series with blinders on? LOL You're the best. Brooke :-)

reply by pixiemillie on 22-Jun-2009

DUH!!! twas the beauty and the exquisitely chosen flower and color- -yours, dear Brooke, are easy for me- -just the way they are written- -perfection. When I saw your name after reviewing I wondered how I missed this one- -can't figure it out unless I didn't open the message- -but this server has shut me down in the middle of things and I've lost 'wonderful' reviews I've written LOL ;+)

reply by pixiemillie on 22-Jun-2009

Could it have been the notes, perchance?

Comment from N.C.Dent

Excellent

Gorgeous illustration and gorgeous words. Even you author notes are gorgeous. A lovely verbalizing of your deep sensitivity to both the simple and complex beauty of nature, all "beauty beyond price." My admiration. Nick

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

Thanks so much, Nick - you are always so gracious :-) Brooke

Comment from Deejharrington

Excellent

I didn't know that about Lady slippers. Very interesting! The poem is lovely and elegant as the picture of the flower. I'll have to keep my eyes open for them from now on. Beautiful picture. Oh and if you are going to do poppies, there is a new photographer with a lovely shot of
pink poppies, she uses the name DJ Harrington. LOL
deb

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

Thanks, Deb, for your warm comments - these flowers are true stunners! I did poppies already, but I do love your photo :-) Brooke

reply by Deejharrington on 22-Jun-2009

oh, well I tried! LOL
deb

reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

My poppy poem is about the blood of soldiers, so the orange would not have worked anyway

reply by Deejharrington on 22-Jun-2009

No, no thats OK, I'm not hurt, I'll get over it, someday, wrong color poppies, all my fault, I understand...don't worry about me, I'll be fine
(sob, sob, sob)
deb

Comment from Peter@Poole

Excellent

Awesome, beautiful, crafted, delightful, elegant, florid, gladsome, honeyed, inspired, joyful, kinda cute, lovely, measured, nuanced, original, perfect, quintessentially Brookish, recognised, succinct, tasteful, unique, vivid, winsome, xcellent, yellow, ? I like it. Peter

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

That was just delightful and wonderful, Peter. Thank you so very much!!! Brooke :-)

reply by Peter@Poole on 23-Jun-2009

I hadn't the words, precious poetess.

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke You're right how can one put a price of such beauty. You're collection of wild flower poems is certainly building up and they are all lovely. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

Thank you, Gaye - as always, I appreciate your warm response :-) Brooke

Comment from Blaidd Drwg

Excellent

Another startlingly beautiful and incredibly concise haiku. Certainly 'beauty beyond price' says it all for me. Very nice, Brooke.

John

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2009

Thank you, John. I'm so happy you like it. :-) Brooke