My Father was a Gardener
rhyming quatrains145 total reviews
Comment from trimple
What a wonderful tribute to your hardworking dad.
I thought the last four lines..
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing.
Sum-up so well, your affection and appreciation of him.
So touching...
kind regards
trimple
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What a wonderful tribute to your hardworking dad.
I thought the last four lines..
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing.
Sum-up so well, your affection and appreciation of him.
So touching...
kind regards
trimple
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Brooke,
Such a loving tribute to your dad in this poem, as well as in your notes.
My dad had a green thumb. I did not inherit that gene. No ma'am! My thumb is as black as they come. Thankfully, desert landscaping is a plus for me! LOL
We have the most beautiful Mexican Bird of Paradise bush in our front yard. I trim it back in the fall. When it blooms in spring I let it go all summer. The blooms are gorgeous. I enjoy, and no pruning!! Yeah!
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*>*)
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Hi Brooke,
Such a loving tribute to your dad in this poem, as well as in your notes.
My dad had a green thumb. I did not inherit that gene. No ma'am! My thumb is as black as they come. Thankfully, desert landscaping is a plus for me! LOL
We have the most beautiful Mexican Bird of Paradise bush in our front yard. I trim it back in the fall. When it blooms in spring I let it go all summer. The blooms are gorgeous. I enjoy, and no pruning!! Yeah!
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*>*)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Jax, thank you so very much for your thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Brooke
Your father was a wise man. So many of us work our butts off, and then come home and work some more. They don't say hello to the dog that's been waiting for them patiently all day, or to their wives, or children. But your father chose to relax and enjoy all of God's gifts. I would take the hammock, colourful weeds, and my beautiful family any day over boring chores that only keep up with the neighbours.
"My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing." ... it's plain to see that your father's garden included his family, and that you had great respect for him.
Beautiful poem!
your fan,
Kimbob
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Hi Brooke
Your father was a wise man. So many of us work our butts off, and then come home and work some more. They don't say hello to the dog that's been waiting for them patiently all day, or to their wives, or children. But your father chose to relax and enjoy all of God's gifts. I would take the hammock, colourful weeds, and my beautiful family any day over boring chores that only keep up with the neighbours.
"My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing." ... it's plain to see that your father's garden included his family, and that you had great respect for him.
Beautiful poem!
your fan,
Kimbob
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
Comment from jackpeg
Another Six! You're on a tear. Beautifully composed, like a well laid out garden plot. The last pair of couplets is a killer stanza, nailing down the whole point of the piece:
"My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing."
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Another Six! You're on a tear. Beautifully composed, like a well laid out garden plot. The last pair of couplets is a killer stanza, nailing down the whole point of the piece:
"My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing."
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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John, are you going soft on me?? LOL thank you so much, my generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Martin Chan
A wonderful nature poem written in rhyming quatrains, about a father who sow the flower plants in a garden. Good choice of words which are nicely presented. The picture perfectly compliments the poem.
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A wonderful nature poem written in rhyming quatrains, about a father who sow the flower plants in a garden. Good choice of words which are nicely presented. The picture perfectly compliments the poem.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
Comment from pipersfancy
Well... I can hardly tell you how much I love this piece, Brooke! Reminds me of my own father - although he was a transplanted farmer from Saskatchewan and actually did garden (we had the biggest, most varied and plentiful vegetable garden in the neighbourhood) he maintained a fondness for those small gifts of nature's planting in the the lawn... He always told me that there were no 'weeds'.. only plants for which most people had not discovered the true value and beauty of.
Lovely!
PF
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Well... I can hardly tell you how much I love this piece, Brooke! Reminds me of my own father - although he was a transplanted farmer from Saskatchewan and actually did garden (we had the biggest, most varied and plentiful vegetable garden in the neighbourhood) he maintained a fondness for those small gifts of nature's planting in the the lawn... He always told me that there were no 'weeds'.. only plants for which most people had not discovered the true value and beauty of.
Lovely!
PF
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
Comment from jaeladarling
I love this - working hard and then taking time to just sit back and enjoy nature. My dad's the opposite. LOL Enjoyed this piece very much. :)
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I love this - working hard and then taking time to just sit back and enjoy nature. My dad's the opposite. LOL Enjoyed this piece very much. :)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
Comment from c_lucas
A self-kept lawn is the best kind. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. There is good imagery.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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A self-kept lawn is the best kind. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. There is good imagery.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Charlie, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from rjuselius
Haha. This is an entertaining piece of poetic art! Lovely imagery! I love mystic elements as much as you love dandelions :)
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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Haha. This is an entertaining piece of poetic art! Lovely imagery! I love mystic elements as much as you love dandelions :)
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2014
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rebekka, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Neonewman
I can tell you this is a very easy six star piece of poetry for me. I was completely overwhelmed with the love and respect that poured across the screen. I even stood up from my chair and clapped, your silent standing ovation. I assure you this much, you are a great teller of fact and story and I appreciated this more than anything. You have yourself an outstanding day and God Bless.
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I can tell you this is a very easy six star piece of poetry for me. I was completely overwhelmed with the love and respect that poured across the screen. I even stood up from my chair and clapped, your silent standing ovation. I assure you this much, you are a great teller of fact and story and I appreciated this more than anything. You have yourself an outstanding day and God Bless.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2014
