Comment from Nescher Pyscher

Excellent

A powerful poem, Brooke. Sad and brutal in a poetic way.

You're on something of a roll here, aren't ya'? Getting tired of all this love and praise from me, yet?

:0)

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009

Nescher, yeah, I'm tired of it - I can't wait until you give me another four and an ehhhhhh comment. LOL Thank you, dear friend. Is impending fatherhood turning you soft? :-) Brooke

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke What a lovely poem to go with the legend. Is this where the saying 'Moon Struck' came from? As with the poem the artwork is perfect. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009

Thank you, Gaye. I don't know where that saying came from, but it's sure a thought! :-) Brooke

Comment from jmyron

Excellent

Gotta complement you on your use of the multi-syllabics. You follow the tanka format well, and the imagery and story line are great.

John

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009

Thanks so much, John - I love words that flow because of their multi- syllables :-) Brooke

Comment from marion

Excellent

Hi Brooke. Another lovely poem, designed and written to perfection. I admire the way you can put them out so easily - each one being so individual yet joyful. I love all your poems on nature, you are talented. Marion.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

Marion, thank you. Coming from you, that is quite wonderful to hear. Brooke : -)

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

There is something serene about a lily pond, even if frogs are hopping around, going about their business. I never thought about lilies being fallen stars, but I can see the beauty in what you so poetically say. Excellent write, Brooke. Blessings, Linda

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

Linda, thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed this bit of serenity :-) Brooke

Comment from PatriciaLiteHickman

Excellent

beautiful presentation & choice of color too; peaceful just looking at it :-)

well written tanka captures the essence of the beautiful artwork :-) good job!

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009

Thanks so much for your lovely review :-) Brooke

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

Oh, this is lovely. I really like the reference to the water lily as a fallen star. It is indeed very legend-like. Wonderful job and good luck in your further work.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

I'm so glad this one appeals to you, Mary :-) Thanks, Brooke

Comment from Pen&Ink

Excellent

Hello again Brooke,

I liked this poem, but the author notes really put it into perspective. Not only were they interesting, they filled in whatever gaps plagued my perceptions.

Great poem and a neat story.

Ray

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

Ray, thank you. I appreciate your positive review :-) Brooke

Comment from AnnieBogart

Excellent

Wow, Brooke, you just have a natural knack for this poetry gig. Your imagery is untouched. Great job, as usual.And I love the Brazilian legend that goes along with it.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

thank you, Annie - I'm smiling at your comment :-) Brooke

Comment from skye

Excellent

Your observant eye finds beauty in all of our natural world, and your creativity makes poems that speak to me.
Very well done, with another favorite flower of mine.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009

Thanks so much, Skye - this is a flower that is hard not to love :-) Brooke