Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

I read a ton of your work that I never get around to writing a review on because my reviews have become too repetitios, i.e. "great, loved it, such talent," etc. However, when I come across one that particularly resonates with me, I have to note it. Violets remind me so much of my childhood trips to the Louisiana woods to gather a bouquet for my mom. Thanks for the memory. ann

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2009

Thank you, Ann - that is lovely of you to let me know this connected at a point of common experience :-) I never want anything more than to have one of my poems trigger great memories for readers :-) Brooke

Comment from The Cowboy Poet

Excellent

A fitting tribute to a beautiful little flower. Even an old cowboy can appreciate the beauty nature presents. Nice use of alliteration to help the flow. Sorry, I've been negligent in reviewing. I'm way too busy for my own good. Roger.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2009

Roger, that is sweet of you to read something no longer promoted. You've been busy for a fine reason, so don't be sorry :-) Brooke

Comment from dtimes3

Excellent

Viva violets! I can dig it. Thry grow wild in my yard, all along the fence lines. Purple they are, just like the picture. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2009

It is good to see you back even though when I just checked you don't have a new chapter up yet :-) Thank you, Brooke :-)
Review the ones that pay you some money!

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Yes! Another in the wild flower haiku series. Again, I loved the alliteration with the v's. And matching the purple to violet. What a nice final line - viva violets. Sue

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009

Thank you, Sue - your comments are always so wonderful. Brooke :-)

Comment from jmkenpo

Excellent

I really enjoyed the description that you conveyed in just a few words. I am really beginning to enjoy all of these haikus. You have been working overtime on them.

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009

Thank you, my friend - I'm so glad you are enjoying this series : -) Brooke

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

I've been in the car for the past three hours and your wonderful haiku was just what I needed to relax. Wonderful job and good luck in your further work.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2009

Thanks, Mary - I'm so glad I helped you relax after a long car ride! Brooke :-)

Comment from GABSTBOZ

Excellent

Hi B
I love your haiku "Verdant Meadowlands" Wonderful picture. In your "Author Notes" you wrote "this flower that grows low to the ground and bows its head beneath its heart shaped leaves," How sweet is that, it takes on a cartoonish character .

Smiles
Gabor

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2009

Thank you so much, Gabor. I appreciate your kind comments :-)
Brooke :-)

Comment from Dave M

Excellent

Brooke,

I enjoyed this haiku and found nothing to criticize. The lawn of my back yard is covered with wild violets, and they bloom every spring.

Dave

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009

Thanks so much, Dave, for your lovely review - glad you're a violet lover too :-) Brooke

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

The legendary modesty of Viva Zapata, maybe. However the Viva Las Vegas brings out the Elvis in you. It's nice to get the floral education that goes along with the poem. With a purple violet in your hair you can relive the 60's and I won't tell Miranda that I saw you dancing in the window.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2009

Thanks, Mike - not many people realize how much Elvis there is in me!! :-) Brooke

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Viva violets! I love it!
Great alliteration.
This (or maybe the daisies) is my favorite of your haiku series. This has a warm whimsical feel. The artwork is cute and lends a soft innocent presentation.
Beautiful.
Nic

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2009

I like the whimsy in the satoris of those two also :-) Thank you, Nic. Brooke :-)