Comment from Liandra

Excellent

Really amazing how you can write so well in this form. The rhyme was faultless and written in sixteen lines. The story itself is gentle and inspiring. If I had a 6 star left I would award you, sadly all gone!

Thanks so much for sharing this delightful poem.

:) Liandra

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2014

Thanks so very much, Liandra :-) Brooke

reply by Liandra on 05-Jul-2014

You're welcome.
:) Liandra

Comment from Bobby Jo

Excellent

This is awesome, the words are lazy summer days of love and beauty. I liked the picture as well. Makes me want to pick and blow.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Bobby, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

And then the cowboys for lawn care comes singing it is round up time in dandelion country. He Haw. Squirt, squirt. Looks like another bug win for you Brooke. Shalom.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Ben, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Gargantuan2

Excellent

Well, I'll say this for you.. you know how to make even the weeds feel human. I fight dandelions on my lawn now that I have my own place.. darned if I will feel their pain though... lol

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you so much, Gargantuan :-) But those dandelions give you an absolutely free golden garden in your lawn!! :-) Brooke

Comment from J.Byers

Excellent

Excellent personification of four, very different, yet quintessential parts of summer. I felt the interaction between the dandelion, the summer breeze, the sun, and the rain where well written and conveyed, and your refrain line was the heart and soul of the poem.

Blessings,

~ J.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you so much, J :-) Brooke

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Very nice, Brooke. Your dandelion is delightfully personified and given friendship from the breeze, sun and rain. He is then given an opportunity to share his life beyond the blues, naturally. Another lovely metaphor for friendship and freedom.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Mark, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Cragler

Excellent

I like this format and you have produced a wonderful poem from it.Your rhyme and flow work perfectly as always. I read a message of new life to ease the pain of loneliness as well.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you so much, Craig :-) Brooke

Comment from playinaround

Excellent

Awww.. I like this one. Very sweet and inspiring. The picture fits with the words perfectly. Just wondered if your poem was art inspired? Thank you for sharing Brooke!

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks so much. No, this particular poem was not art inspired - I wrote it and then found an appropriate illustration - but MANY of my poems are art inspired :-) Brooke

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Brooke: seems to be a perfect QUATERN and, indeed, about summer dandelions. I remember when I lived in Michigan, we worked so hard to get and keep dandelions out of our yard. Your poem almost makes me ashamed of those actions so many years ago. Good luck in the contest. livelylinda

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thank you so very much, Linda, for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from BCScot

Excellent

A wonderful piece, very visual and fun in a way. I like the format and the picture is perfect. Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us, and congrats on the awards.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

BCScot, thanks so much :-) Brooke