The Last Rose
quatrains in 8/7/8/7108 total reviews
Comment from Deejharrington
We all have to have our secrets! What a lovely way to express that one, last beauty that will be the last one to leave the dance! And its none of your business why she lasts or why she goes! Her reasons are her own! I guess we are just lucky enough to witness her unfolding and look forward to her coming out next season!
deb
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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We all have to have our secrets! What a lovely way to express that one, last beauty that will be the last one to leave the dance! And its none of your business why she lasts or why she goes! Her reasons are her own! I guess we are just lucky enough to witness her unfolding and look forward to her coming out next season!
deb
Comment Written 01-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Thanks so much, Deb - your reviews from yesterday and this morning are making me feel SO good :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke A truly beautiful poem, the rhyming flows and the artwork compliments the story. Like every living thing it's time has come to an end. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Hi Brooke A truly beautiful poem, the rhyming flows and the artwork compliments the story. Like every living thing it's time has come to an end. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 01-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Gaye, for your most thoughtful visits and comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
This delightful poem displays that lightness of verbal touch that I associate with so many of your poems, Brooke. I'm too late to earn a dollar but the pleasure of reading it is unmissable. Peter
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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This delightful poem displays that lightness of verbal touch that I associate with so many of your poems, Brooke. I'm too late to earn a dollar but the pleasure of reading it is unmissable. Peter
Comment Written 27-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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I'm sorry you missed getting paid, Peter, but glad you found it enjoyable enough on its own :-) Miranda is in town, and I'm leaving in a half hour to pick her up from the in-laws house for an afternoon and evening together :-) Make sure you read my triolet!! :-) Brooke
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Have a great time with your baby girl. I'm so happy that you can hug her because I know how you miss her for months at a time.
Comment from Fleedleflump
Beneath the ground she gloried,
a bloom burst out from root;
an eldritch structure beautiful
beneath my earthy boots.
She strove to light the darkness,
to fill the ground with light,
and all the roots around her sang
and gloried in the sight
she gave to them with her design,
with her imagination.
The rose became a heroine
for dirty dirt's salvation.
Mike
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Beneath the ground she gloried,
a bloom burst out from root;
an eldritch structure beautiful
beneath my earthy boots.
She strove to light the darkness,
to fill the ground with light,
and all the roots around her sang
and gloried in the sight
she gave to them with her design,
with her imagination.
The rose became a heroine
for dirty dirt's salvation.
Mike
Comment Written 27-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Dirty dirt's salvation - now there is one noble cause :-) You are a constant delight, Mike :-) Brooke
Comment from Begin Again
Brooke
I was in the garden yesterday and was sad to see so many of the beautiful flowers gone. They share their beauty for such a short time in our area, so it is a pleasure when one sticks around.
Beautiful poem. What a lovely rose you picked in the artwork.
I only have a few red ones and nothing to compare with yours.
Carol
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Brooke
I was in the garden yesterday and was sad to see so many of the beautiful flowers gone. They share their beauty for such a short time in our area, so it is a pleasure when one sticks around.
Beautiful poem. What a lovely rose you picked in the artwork.
I only have a few red ones and nothing to compare with yours.
Carol
Comment Written 26-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Carol - I love the art on fan art. Brooke :-)
Comment from Mike K2
What a beautiful poem! I enjoyed that one very much and always note the hangers on as it represents to me a certain spirit one should posses. Well written and illustrated, with a very nice story line.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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What a beautiful poem! I enjoyed that one very much and always note the hangers on as it represents to me a certain spirit one should posses. Well written and illustrated, with a very nice story line.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Mike. Brooke :-)
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
What a beautiful picture to enhance this again very well written poem again you have done very well and I enjoyed regards Fuller
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2009
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What a beautiful picture to enhance this again very well written poem again you have done very well and I enjoyed regards Fuller
Comment Written 26-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Fuller - I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem. Brooke :-)
Comment from dportwood
Brooke,
As with all your poems, 'The Last Rose' has excellent flow and meter making a smooth read that reminds one of a ballad. The abab rhyming pattern is always a delightful pattern. This poem is a short story with beginning, middle, and ending. Most pleasant to read and enjoy.
Duane
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Brooke,
As with all your poems, 'The Last Rose' has excellent flow and meter making a smooth read that reminds one of a ballad. The abab rhyming pattern is always a delightful pattern. This poem is a short story with beginning, middle, and ending. Most pleasant to read and enjoy.
Duane
Comment Written 26-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Duane - your opinion is always one I value and respect :-) Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
In one of the seromons of the "Prince of Preachers," which I perform, he states regarding the loss of his best friends wife; "the most beautiful rose is gone, who took her. The gardner came ths way and gathered her. He planted her-He watered her-He tended her and now He has taken her. Do we regret this? No it is very right that He should come and gather the best in His garden. (It goes on but your beautiful poem brought it to mind.
Dave
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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In one of the seromons of the "Prince of Preachers," which I perform, he states regarding the loss of his best friends wife; "the most beautiful rose is gone, who took her. The gardner came ths way and gathered her. He planted her-He watered her-He tended her and now He has taken her. Do we regret this? No it is very right that He should come and gather the best in His garden. (It goes on but your beautiful poem brought it to mind.
Dave
Comment Written 25-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2009
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thank you for sharing, that, Dave - I would love to see/hear your performances - I just bet they're grand :-) Brooke
Comment from brightside1099
You've done it again! How beautiful, yet sad at the same time. I love roses and always hate to see them go. I can't imagine a thing you could change on this one or any way you could make it more beautiful.
BB
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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You've done it again! How beautiful, yet sad at the same time. I love roses and always hate to see them go. I can't imagine a thing you could change on this one or any way you could make it more beautiful.
BB
Comment Written 25-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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BB, thank you so much - sorry it has taken a few days to respond as I truly do appreciate your visit and comments :-) Brooke
