This Dandelion, Feeling Blue
a quatern (see contest directions)124 total reviews
Comment from Donna McNaughton
You are a gifted poet and storyteller. No wonder you are number 1! Sometimes I read something that's blind author and say to myself, "That's got to be adewpearl's."
More than thoroughly enjoying your poetry, I am learning so much about style, form, clarity, and simplicity than I ever imagined. Your art selections are so wonderfully paired with your verse that I wonder what came first, the poem or the picture.
This creation is charming, playful, and satisfying.
Thank you for your fine example and for setting the bar so high.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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You are a gifted poet and storyteller. No wonder you are number 1! Sometimes I read something that's blind author and say to myself, "That's got to be adewpearl's."
More than thoroughly enjoying your poetry, I am learning so much about style, form, clarity, and simplicity than I ever imagined. Your art selections are so wonderfully paired with your verse that I wonder what came first, the poem or the picture.
This creation is charming, playful, and satisfying.
Thank you for your fine example and for setting the bar so high.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Donna, thank you so much:-) I so appreciate your generous and thoughtful response to this poem :-) I'm like that when I read a blind prose piece by Humpwhistle. I know his writing right away. Brooke :-)
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Thanks for the lead. I'm going to check Humpwhistle out.
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you will be thanking me for a long time - he is the gift that keeps on giving :-)
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I've only read a couple so far, and wow you are right. He is a treasure. Thanks again. Donna
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Brooke,
Mr. Dandelion may be blue, but when I was a kid, my dad would have called him much worse after their seeds created a gazillion more dandelions!! LOL
Although, I must say, I really like your poem. Perfect photo paired with it as well. You always have a unique story in your poems that I quite enjoy. Nicely done.
I wish you luck in the contest.
Cheers * Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Hi Brooke,
Mr. Dandelion may be blue, but when I was a kid, my dad would have called him much worse after their seeds created a gazillion more dandelions!! LOL
Although, I must say, I really like your poem. Perfect photo paired with it as well. You always have a unique story in your poems that I quite enjoy. Nicely done.
I wish you luck in the contest.
Cheers * Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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I love the number gazillion :-) My dad had the right philosophy - he lay back in his hammock in our front yard and just watched the dandelions grow :-) Thanks so much, Jax. Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
I noticed this art the other day and thought it was strange to see a blue dandelion. Now (long a dandelion lover) you've written a poem that matches the picture. I like the way the flower is befriended by summer breeze, sun, rain and trees. Love, Jeanie
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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I noticed this art the other day and thought it was strange to see a blue dandelion. Now (long a dandelion lover) you've written a poem that matches the picture. I like the way the flower is befriended by summer breeze, sun, rain and trees. Love, Jeanie
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Jeanie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from NadineM
I really enjoyed this special poem about the dandelion and summertime! Great imagery and message of hope!
Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for sharing this with me!
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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I really enjoyed this special poem about the dandelion and summertime! Great imagery and message of hope!
Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for sharing this with me!
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Nadine, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind contest wishes :-) Brooke
Comment from kiwisteveh
And then the gardener feeling blue,
proclaimed, "I'll fix this bloody pest.
I've got some chemicals should do."
He sprayed 'em on - you know the rest!
Sorry, but you know my feelings about dandelions - only good for goat fodder.
Lovely piece - bound to do well in the contest.
Steve
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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And then the gardener feeling blue,
proclaimed, "I'll fix this bloody pest.
I've got some chemicals should do."
He sprayed 'em on - you know the rest!
Sorry, but you know my feelings about dandelions - only good for goat fodder.
Lovely piece - bound to do well in the contest.
Steve
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Steve, thank you so very much :-) goat fodder??? You cranky man!! But I like you're writing, so I will just have to tolerate your prejudices ;-) Brooke
Comment from elchupakabra
Simply wonderful. As usual, your piece is pitch perfect and a joy to read. I think you did an excellent job within the confines of the contest in creating this quatern. Best of luck in the contest voting and thanks for sharing, Brooke.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Simply wonderful. As usual, your piece is pitch perfect and a joy to read. I think you did an excellent job within the confines of the contest in creating this quatern. Best of luck in the contest voting and thanks for sharing, Brooke.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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elchupakabra, thank you so very much for your thoughtful review and kind contest wishes :-) Brooke
Comment from nancyjam
I love the personification of nature
in this Quatern as the sad dandelion finds
he is not really alone as there are those who
care that succeed in lifting his spirits.
A charming use of metaphor as a reminder of those
around us who suffer the pain of loneliness. Nancy
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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I love the personification of nature
in this Quatern as the sad dandelion finds
he is not really alone as there are those who
care that succeed in lifting his spirits.
A charming use of metaphor as a reminder of those
around us who suffer the pain of loneliness. Nancy
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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nancy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from krys123
Brooke,
I misstated this is simply an excellent piece of poetry
that offers a story that starts off very down and ends up very happy.
The imagery is most vibrant and Briskly descriptive and
enthusiastically expressive throughout your poem.
Your rhyming quatrains are particularly done so well that neither of your rhymes are forced nor labored with them throughout your poem due to the fact that your rhyming was done so well.
The picture you have chosen for your poem most evidently complement your poem so well.
Good luck in the contest for this is an excellent entry.
Thank you for sharing am posting this for everyone to read and may all your endeavors be good once and made the Lord be with you always.
Alex
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Brooke,
I misstated this is simply an excellent piece of poetry
that offers a story that starts off very down and ends up very happy.
The imagery is most vibrant and Briskly descriptive and
enthusiastically expressive throughout your poem.
Your rhyming quatrains are particularly done so well that neither of your rhymes are forced nor labored with them throughout your poem due to the fact that your rhyming was done so well.
The picture you have chosen for your poem most evidently complement your poem so well.
Good luck in the contest for this is an excellent entry.
Thank you for sharing am posting this for everyone to read and may all your endeavors be good once and made the Lord be with you always.
Alex
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Alex, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You are so sincerely welcome my friend.
Alex
Comment from costellsgirl33
This is beautiful and what a great spin you put on the tell of a dandelion. The flow was flawless and the poem was perfect. What a great poem about summer and dandelions. Good luck in the contest and wow! Nice job. I am such a fan :)
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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This is beautiful and what a great spin you put on the tell of a dandelion. The flow was flawless and the poem was perfect. What a great poem about summer and dandelions. Good luck in the contest and wow! Nice job. I am such a fan :)
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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thank you, costellsgirl, for your most generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
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You are so welcome Brooke! It's such a lovely well written poem.
Arnetta
Comment from Nosha17
The wonders of Nature written in such a way that all can understand and appreciate, including a child. It is emotively written with well chosen words and rhymes, most enjoyable. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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The wonders of Nature written in such a way that all can understand and appreciate, including a child. It is emotively written with well chosen words and rhymes, most enjoyable. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Faye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
