Comment from jaded831

Excellent

A happy ending, reflecting the circle of life. The dandelions died, but new ones were born to take their place. Your poem was a delight to read, creating such beautiful poetry out of something so simple, truly takes talent.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Jaded, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Tina McKala

Excellent

I remember reading a counting poem from you before, though I don't remember what was counted down back then :)
this one was very cute. I love dandelions, so had to read it :) sawyer is a lucky boy to have his own poems :) wonderful flow and cure images in the stanzas.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Tina :-) Most recently I counted back hippos, though in the past I've also counted a few other things. Brooke

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

An inventive set of conditions for reducing the dandelion population - I favour the dandelion wine option, having made gallons of it years ago! You are right though - it only takes one puff of wind and there's a new crop for the coming year! Rhythm and rhyme as usual perfect.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014

tfawcus, thank you so much :-) My grandpa used to make dandelion wine too :-) Brooke

Comment from Willowsong

Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about it from the educational aspect to the myriad of emotions displayed. Told a wonderful story. Favorite stanza:

"One dandelion remaining
then turned to silken seeds,
and gentle breezes blowing
are all one flower needs."

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Willowsong, thank you so very much for your generous and gracious response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from GeorgieBoy

Exceptional

I loved the ending, and isn't that what one can say about life? Many losses, many gains.

The poem flowed very nicely, like gentle waves on the ocean.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

GeorgieBoy, thank you so very much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Hey that is a cool poem about the dandelions. I'm getting behind on my reviewing. Love yours always. They flow so beautifully. Thanks for Sharing. MIss Sally

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Miss Sally, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Once again I have to say it...picture book ....picture book....picture book..
I would read this to my preschool kids...counting stories give them confidence....this is a wonderful one
God bless

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Jenny, thank you so much :-) brooke

Comment from Pyrrho

Excellent

A pleasant read, but the reason for the demise of a few of the little yellow suckers is a bit stretched. I would try to manufacture a few, but am about to welcome dinner guests so must flee.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Pyrrho - hope you're having a lovely dinner party :-) Brooke

Comment from Cumbrianlass

Excellent

I love it. I love that you have personified the dandelions, and I adore how you counted down until only one remained. The circumstances of each dandelion's disappearance are just wonderful.

And then, following the circle of life, one survives to spread her seeds.

Magical stuff, Brooke! Thanks for making me smile.

Av

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Av, thank you so much - I'm so glad you got a smile from reading this :-) Brooke

Comment from abbasjoy

Excellent

This is such a cute poem and it is also very educational, as you pointed out, for it's a counting poem.
I like the uncommon variety of things that happened to the dandelions, not the usual run of the mill occurrences.
"Seven dandelions
stayed gladly on display,
until one served as breakfast
to one voracious jay.
Loved it.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

abbasjoy, thank you so much :-) Brooke