My Father was a Gardener
rhyming quatrains145 total reviews
Comment from Fridayauthor
I continue to love your poetry. Your verses are so easy to read and carry such soft messages. The last line of this poem tells all, doesn't it?
Another wonderful poem to remember.
Again, thank you!
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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I continue to love your poetry. Your verses are so easy to read and carry such soft messages. The last line of this poem tells all, doesn't it?
Another wonderful poem to remember.
Again, thank you!
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you, Fridayauthor, for your generous sixth star and thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from evilynne
Your father knew the right way to garden. My mom always said that if you mowed the weeds short enough, they looked like a beautiful lawn.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Your father knew the right way to garden. My mom always said that if you mowed the weeds short enough, they looked like a beautiful lawn.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, evilynne, for your generous rating and thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from misscookie
T enjoyed reafing your poem
noe your dad is a special ma he didm'y have to lift a hand or wipe his broe For the workwasdue by the man above
all he had to do is smile aNF FIVE IT APECIAL LOVE.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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T enjoyed reafing your poem
noe your dad is a special ma he didm'y have to lift a hand or wipe his broe For the workwasdue by the man above
all he had to do is smile aNF FIVE IT APECIAL LOVE.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, Miss Cookie :-) Brooke
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It is my pleasure, stay bless.
Cookie
Comment from Tonulak
Dear Brooke, this was absolutely charming. This was an intimate poem that said a lot about you and your father and the exquisite love you have for life. Wonderful writing--Ted
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Dear Brooke, this was absolutely charming. This was an intimate poem that said a lot about you and your father and the exquisite love you have for life. Wonderful writing--Ted
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Ted, thank you so very much for your generous and gracious review :-) Brooke
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
"for he knew toil and never shirked one minute of his labor, but time at home was set aside for beauty to be savored." - If more folks in the world were just like this it would be a much happier place in which to live. This is a wonderful tribute to your Dad and he sounds like he was one heck of a person. Nicely done and I thank you so much for sharing this with me.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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"for he knew toil and never shirked one minute of his labor, but time at home was set aside for beauty to be savored." - If more folks in the world were just like this it would be a much happier place in which to live. This is a wonderful tribute to your Dad and he sounds like he was one heck of a person. Nicely done and I thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Mystic Angel, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from WORDSOFTHEHEART
Brooke,
I love this poem about your father. I can see him falling asleep with his hands crossed over his belly. Just lovely imagery and for one to enjoy the summer through your words. Wonderful tribute to your father. The sower of memories.
The painting you choose was beautiful and added to the joy of reading.
Looking forward to your next posting,
Cheryl : )
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Brooke,
I love this poem about your father. I can see him falling asleep with his hands crossed over his belly. Just lovely imagery and for one to enjoy the summer through your words. Wonderful tribute to your father. The sower of memories.
The painting you choose was beautiful and added to the joy of reading.
Looking forward to your next posting,
Cheryl : )
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Cheryl, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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I look forward to all your wonderful poems.
Have a great day.
Cheryl
Comment from Genya
I love my garden. Wish l could be a bit more like your dad and enjoy the thousands of splendid free flowers. Sounds beautiful and makes me want to grow dandelions now... as dandelions spread their gold. Most of my back gardens are taken up with food and my front gardens flowers and bushes which l have planted. Lots of weeds in the strawberry patch though which are pleading with me to be removed. Loved the poem. Gardening from the comfort of a hammock. Sounds a it like my son. Genya
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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I love my garden. Wish l could be a bit more like your dad and enjoy the thousands of splendid free flowers. Sounds beautiful and makes me want to grow dandelions now... as dandelions spread their gold. Most of my back gardens are taken up with food and my front gardens flowers and bushes which l have planted. Lots of weeds in the strawberry patch though which are pleading with me to be removed. Loved the poem. Gardening from the comfort of a hammock. Sounds a it like my son. Genya
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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Genya, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from jaded831
I love gardening so I can relate to this poem. I live in an apartment, but have geraniums and African violets that never stop blooming and ivys that are long and beautiful. It is such a fun way to relax.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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I love gardening so I can relate to this poem. I live in an apartment, but have geraniums and African violets that never stop blooming and ivys that are long and beautiful. It is such a fun way to relax.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Jaded, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from livelylinda
Brooke: this poem touched my heart. You speak with such fondness of your father and your positive take on his tending garden from his hammock. Well done. Linda
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Brooke: this poem touched my heart. You speak with such fondness of your father and your positive take on his tending garden from his hammock. Well done. Linda
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Linda, thank you so much :-) I so appreciate your thoughtful and generous response to this poem. Brooke
Comment from DR DIP
for he knew toil and never shirked
one minute of his labor,
but time at home was set aside
for beauty to be savored.
suggest:
for he knew toil and never shirked
one minute of his labor,
but time at home was set aside
for beauty he would savour
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing.
suggest not repeating the word father
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
To his natural garden showing
with respect, dip
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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for he knew toil and never shirked
one minute of his labor,
but time at home was set aside
for beauty to be savored.
suggest:
for he knew toil and never shirked
one minute of his labor,
but time at home was set aside
for beauty he would savour
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing.
suggest not repeating the word father
My father was a gardener
who did not do the growing,
but every memory I hold dear --
To his natural garden showing
with respect, dip
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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thanks, dip, for your attentive reading and thoughtful feedback :-) Brooke
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attentive reading..shit I sound like i'm a school kid who just got a star for comprehension lol so funny
ATTENTIVE READING AND THOUGHTFUL FEEDBACK= shut the fk up and I'm not changing a thing haha..I'm good at reading between the lines brooke lol
