A Violet Tucked Snugly in the Grass
an English sonnet123 total reviews
Comment from rjuselius
this is indeed a tiny gem! love the imagery, rhyme and rhythm! you made me smile yet again:)
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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this is indeed a tiny gem! love the imagery, rhyme and rhythm! you made me smile yet again:)
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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rebekka, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind contest wishes :-) Brooke
Comment from Dean Kuch
How do you do it, day after day, Brooke? Where do you find the time to write these perfectly constructed, well produced poems? Your mind must be a veritable well-spring of never-ending imagination. You truly amaze me, sincerely!
I'm not a big fan of sonnets, and I usually avoid them altogether. Perhaps it is because I don't fully understand them -- the intricacies of their composition -- all that well.
But this...this was exceptionally beautiful, sonnet or otherwise. A perfect poetic proclamation to us to "stop!" -- take the time to look around, and do not be in such a hurry all of the time (which has never been a problem for me, I assure you!).
As I said, I don't know how sonnets are meant to go together, but I do know what I like, what is lovely and genuine and rings true. This fits the bill, and then some!
Wonderful work, Brooke, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. You're already a winner in my eyes, for what it's worth.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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How do you do it, day after day, Brooke? Where do you find the time to write these perfectly constructed, well produced poems? Your mind must be a veritable well-spring of never-ending imagination. You truly amaze me, sincerely!
I'm not a big fan of sonnets, and I usually avoid them altogether. Perhaps it is because I don't fully understand them -- the intricacies of their composition -- all that well.
But this...this was exceptionally beautiful, sonnet or otherwise. A perfect poetic proclamation to us to "stop!" -- take the time to look around, and do not be in such a hurry all of the time (which has never been a problem for me, I assure you!).
As I said, I don't know how sonnets are meant to go together, but I do know what I like, what is lovely and genuine and rings true. This fits the bill, and then some!
Wonderful work, Brooke, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. You're already a winner in my eyes, for what it's worth.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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You give out prettier ribbons than the site does :-) Thank you so very much, Dean. I am smiling at your comments, my friend :-) And your support is worth a lot! Brooke
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It is always my pleasure, Brooke. You know that by now. :}
Comment from Pili Pubul
Oh, how very true , is such incredible treasures everywhere.
Excellent poem pointing out those treasures,
Great style , rhyme and so meaningful. Great picture Miranda...
Good luck in the contest. Pili
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Oh, how very true , is such incredible treasures everywhere.
Excellent poem pointing out those treasures,
Great style , rhyme and so meaningful. Great picture Miranda...
Good luck in the contest. Pili
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Pili, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
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You are so welcome Brooke. Pili
Comment from ArtGal
This is wonderful, Brooke. You are so right about most of us overlooking what's in nature and all that surrounds us. I wonder how many would notice the violet, even the butterfly that Sawyer is pointing out, the rainbow in glass, a grain of sand that sparkles, a crab emerging, and even a small seed that would grow into a tree. I feel sorry for those who rush through life without noticing the beauty that God gave to us. When I became an artist, I looked at everything around me with different eyes, and saw more. I even believe that us poets are more like that also, because of what we write about. I feel we observe more. I do wish I had a 6 left for this one that's so very good. . .Sharon
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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This is wonderful, Brooke. You are so right about most of us overlooking what's in nature and all that surrounds us. I wonder how many would notice the violet, even the butterfly that Sawyer is pointing out, the rainbow in glass, a grain of sand that sparkles, a crab emerging, and even a small seed that would grow into a tree. I feel sorry for those who rush through life without noticing the beauty that God gave to us. When I became an artist, I looked at everything around me with different eyes, and saw more. I even believe that us poets are more like that also, because of what we write about. I feel we observe more. I do wish I had a 6 left for this one that's so very good. . .Sharon
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Sharon, for your thoughtful reading of this sonnet :-) Brooke
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You're so very welcome, Brooke, and really, really enjoyed this...Sharon
Comment from livelylinda
Brooke: little ones and us old people who can only move slowly now, make up most of the people who ever stop to watch an ant working or the humming bird, so fragile appearing and beautiful, watch a squirrel eat a peanut from its shell, etc. You have painted that picture so eloquently in this sonnet. Good luck in the contest. Linda
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Brooke: little ones and us old people who can only move slowly now, make up most of the people who ever stop to watch an ant working or the humming bird, so fragile appearing and beautiful, watch a squirrel eat a peanut from its shell, etc. You have painted that picture so eloquently in this sonnet. Good luck in the contest. Linda
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Linda, for your thoughtful response to this sonnet and for your kind contest wishes :-)
Comment from Bina1
A tree house! My greatest wish! But my kids are afraid I will climb up into it! What a peaceful poem, so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. A nice addition to my day.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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A tree house! My greatest wish! But my kids are afraid I will climb up into it! What a peaceful poem, so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. A nice addition to my day.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Bina - I don't think I've ever been in a tree house, but they do look cool :-) Brooke
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Oh, I like this one Brooke. We do tend to hurry along and miss so many surprising things if we would only take some time. You see children do it all the time. What happened to the children in us? At our age we should again smell the roses. Good job on this sonnet. Have a lovely evening! Nancy
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Oh, I like this one Brooke. We do tend to hurry along and miss so many surprising things if we would only take some time. You see children do it all the time. What happened to the children in us? At our age we should again smell the roses. Good job on this sonnet. Have a lovely evening! Nancy
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Nancy, thank you so much for your thoughtful response to my sonnet :-) Brooke
Comment from Maureen's Pen
I am clueless on sonnets my friend - but I did enjoy this work, reading it aloud guides the easy flow and solid rhyme for me. I also enjoyed your word choices and ability to remind me of those simple pleasures in life....
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Maureen
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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I am clueless on sonnets my friend - but I did enjoy this work, reading it aloud guides the easy flow and solid rhyme for me. I also enjoyed your word choices and ability to remind me of those simple pleasures in life....
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Maureen
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Maureen :-) Brooke
Comment from w.j.debi
You have written a beautiful English sonnet, with a thought-provoking theme. It has a smooth flow of both meter and thought. This is a good reminder to stop and enjoy the world around us because, if we take the time, there are miracles everywhere.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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You have written a beautiful English sonnet, with a thought-provoking theme. It has a smooth flow of both meter and thought. This is a good reminder to stop and enjoy the world around us because, if we take the time, there are miracles everywhere.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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debi, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from mommydear42
OK, I give up. Never will I be as proficient as Adewpearl.
You take the common things and give them the attention that is
deserved. You don't just scribble away until you pull everything together with rhyme. It is with real pleasure that I read your works.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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OK, I give up. Never will I be as proficient as Adewpearl.
You take the common things and give them the attention that is
deserved. You don't just scribble away until you pull everything together with rhyme. It is with real pleasure that I read your works.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
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mommydear, thank you so much :-) Brooke
