Flirtatious Flowers
whimsical quatrains101 total reviews
Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea
Brooke, I wish I had a six for this! It's the best one you've ever written and should have won the competition hands down. Your imagination knows no bounds, your perfect eloquition (sic?) is, well, perfect. I mean it, girl, this is top of the line. Congrats on your second place showing.
Pen
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2009
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Brooke, I wish I had a six for this! It's the best one you've ever written and should have won the competition hands down. Your imagination knows no bounds, your perfect eloquition (sic?) is, well, perfect. I mean it, girl, this is top of the line. Congrats on your second place showing.
Pen
Comment Written 11-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2009
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I obviously need to find out how to get you put on the contest committee! LOL Thanks so much, Penny :-) You sure know how to put a smile on my face! Brooke
Comment from Mastery
Congratulations, Brooke! I'm sorry I didn't get to read this fine poem before...It's difficult to read everything I get every day. LOL..Really nice, sweet poem...This is my favorite stanza:
"Each bachelor's buttons popped with pride
when Pretty showed him favor,
but soon enough his pride would fall
when maiden's fervor wavered."
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2009
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Congratulations, Brooke! I'm sorry I didn't get to read this fine poem before...It's difficult to read everything I get every day. LOL..Really nice, sweet poem...This is my favorite stanza:
"Each bachelor's buttons popped with pride
when Pretty showed him favor,
but soon enough his pride would fall
when maiden's fervor wavered."
Comment Written 11-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Bob - this was a fun one to write - it's lovely of you to review it now that it is no longer promoted :-) Brooke
Comment from Hitcher
I had to come and read this one Brooke, I hadn't read the home page when I read your congratulations, you finished third friend, congratulations! It is a beautiful, extremely creative story in poem, more than worthy of a placing, flawless flow friend, as always. Well Done! :)
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2009
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I had to come and read this one Brooke, I hadn't read the home page when I read your congratulations, you finished third friend, congratulations! It is a beautiful, extremely creative story in poem, more than worthy of a placing, flawless flow friend, as always. Well Done! :)
Comment Written 10-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2009
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Hitcher, thank you! We're both pretty damned good, aren't we? LOL Brooke :-)
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Ha ha, I'm good, you my friend are amazing!
Comment from jadedgemini2
Such a wonderful love story. I love the way you personified wild flowers for the characters, that was ingenious!! I never would have thought to do that, although in my defense, I don't know the names of them to do so:) *LOL*
Beautiful story! Best of luck (if the contest hasn't already ended, sorry I have gotten so backed up with life it's crazy:) )!
Jaded:)
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2009
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Such a wonderful love story. I love the way you personified wild flowers for the characters, that was ingenious!! I never would have thought to do that, although in my defense, I don't know the names of them to do so:) *LOL*
Beautiful story! Best of luck (if the contest hasn't already ended, sorry I have gotten so backed up with life it's crazy:) )!
Jaded:)
Comment Written 01-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2009
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That is the beauty of the internet - I know a little and look up more. LOL Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
A well told story in poetry form. Very nicely done, Brooke. It was a nice little read on this Canada Day holiday. You were able to mix in the flower names so very well. Good thing you bolded them, so I knew where to look!
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2009
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A well told story in poetry form. Very nicely done, Brooke. It was a nice little read on this Canada Day holiday. You were able to mix in the flower names so very well. Good thing you bolded them, so I knew where to look!
Comment Written 01-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2009
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I just read the Wikipedia article on Canada Day - so, Happy Canada Day!! :-D We Americans tend to know little about other countries, even the ones attached to us - if it isn't our holiday, we don't even know it exists. I bet you get your fill of the Fourth of July, on the other hand. :-) thanks so much, Rose. Brooke
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Glad you at least took the time to look us up. Canada Day is our day to take pride in who we are as a nation. It is much the same as your fourth of July, but with far less fanfare. It's not that Canadians are sticks-in-the-mud, we just celebrate quietly, and with a smile.
Cheers, Rose.
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My fiancee's draft number was 77 in 1969 - had he not gotten a medical deferment for a weak heart, we had every plan to move to Canada :-)
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Well, in my books you are an honourary Canadian. You stand for the same principles that this country holds so dear. We strive for every Canadian to be able to live outside the grips of poverty. Our record is not too bad, but it could be better. We stand for diversity and tolerance of other points of view. (sometimes I fail in that regard) Medical Insurance for all, regardless of income or age. Now, we'll just have to teach you when and how to say 'eh' and what the heck a toque and a double-double is. Happy Canada Day - and just in case I miss it - Happy 4th of July too!
Comment from tteach
Putting the flowers' names in bold was quite clever! It helped those of us (especially me) who knw so little about flowers.
I loved the poem! There is humor and grace, it tells a story, it's meter and rhyme are perfect, and, most importantly, it is fun to read.
terry
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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Putting the flowers' names in bold was quite clever! It helped those of us (especially me) who knw so little about flowers.
I loved the poem! There is humor and grace, it tells a story, it's meter and rhyme are perfect, and, most importantly, it is fun to read.
terry
Comment Written 30-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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Terry, thank you for this most generous review!! I had so much fun writing this, so it is great to hear you enjoyed it! :-) Brooke
Comment from Lyrical_CD
I like the 11th hour reference...sneeking in a Bible phrase are we???? Anywho, I think this was a very witty write and cute story. Good work.
Cory
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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I like the 11th hour reference...sneeking in a Bible phrase are we???? Anywho, I think this was a very witty write and cute story. Good work.
Cory
Comment Written 30-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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Thanks, Cory - so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from R.W.L
This is a great story in a poem. I think you have fitted it into the criteria. Also, you use an interestng twist with your flowers being the characters. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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This is a great story in a poem. I think you have fitted it into the criteria. Also, you use an interestng twist with your flowers being the characters. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 29-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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RWL, Good morning :-) your reviews are brightening my day. Brooke
Comment from Readywriter52
The flowers are beautiful and goes well with the poem. I like the description of each flower. It evokes images of meadows and fun-filled days.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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The flowers are beautiful and goes well with the poem. I like the description of each flower. It evokes images of meadows and fun-filled days.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2009
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Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoy this one :-) Brooke
Comment from shy1250
Perfection! So winsome, such perfect tongue in cheek wording, this needs to go to a gardening magazine so others can laugh out loud as I did. Think about it, eh? No suggestions or corrections, artwork and font only enrich... later and God bless, shy
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2009
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Perfection! So winsome, such perfect tongue in cheek wording, this needs to go to a gardening magazine so others can laugh out loud as I did. Think about it, eh? No suggestions or corrections, artwork and font only enrich... later and God bless, shy
Comment Written 29-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2009
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I will have to look into that! thanks for the suggestion :-) Brooke
