My Father was a Gardener
rhyming quatrains145 total reviews
Comment from thee-name
I love looking at gardens. Have one myself. Good poem.
MY FATHER SPENT HIS SATURDAYS
PRESIDING O'ER HIS GARDEN
THOUGH NEVER LIFTING RAKE NOR HOE
NOR NEEDING NATURE'S PARDON
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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I love looking at gardens. Have one myself. Good poem.
MY FATHER SPENT HIS SATURDAYS
PRESIDING O'ER HIS GARDEN
THOUGH NEVER LIFTING RAKE NOR HOE
NOR NEEDING NATURE'S PARDON
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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thee-name, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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THANK YOU!
Comment from Connie C
Now I know why you so love dandelions. What a lovely poem this is, Brooke as you provide a special memory of your dad. As always your rhyme is perfect, and your poem is a joy to read.
Connie
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Now I know why you so love dandelions. What a lovely poem this is, Brooke as you provide a special memory of your dad. As always your rhyme is perfect, and your poem is a joy to read.
Connie
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Connie, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Sweet, it is a kind tribute to your father, but also a tribute to your love of dandelions. There is nothing like a patch of wildflowers. I enjoyed the poem.... :-) Carolyn
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Sweet, it is a kind tribute to your father, but also a tribute to your love of dandelions. There is nothing like a patch of wildflowers. I enjoyed the poem.... :-) Carolyn
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, Carolyn :-) Brooke
Comment from mikemagine
Spectacular poem about your father and his easygoing way/s, his love of nature, and his high level of character. Thanks for sharing this. We need more poems very much like this. Poems that show people, like your father, who are reliable and able to truly appreciate Nature.
Mike
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Spectacular poem about your father and his easygoing way/s, his love of nature, and his high level of character. Thanks for sharing this. We need more poems very much like this. Poems that show people, like your father, who are reliable and able to truly appreciate Nature.
Mike
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Mike, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You got it, Brooke!!
Comment from GeraldS
This is a nice tribute to your father. One thing I like about your poems is that they are long enough to strongly make their case, but short enough so that there are no wasted words.
When I was still working I resented having to cut the lawn more often than once a week. Now that I'm retired I cut it about every four days. And I religiously treat it for broadleaf weeds, vines, and unfavorable grasses. How different we all are.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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This is a nice tribute to your father. One thing I like about your poems is that they are long enough to strongly make their case, but short enough so that there are no wasted words.
When I was still working I resented having to cut the lawn more often than once a week. Now that I'm retired I cut it about every four days. And I religiously treat it for broadleaf weeds, vines, and unfavorable grasses. How different we all are.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Gerald, thank you so much :-) Yep, except for the occasional story poem, I stay away from long poems. Don't like to read them either. Brooke
Comment from Cajungirl
Such a beautiful poem of loving memories of your father, I hated when my dad cut the beautiful wild flowers and clovers. I enjoyed the natural garden.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Such a beautiful poem of loving memories of your father, I hated when my dad cut the beautiful wild flowers and clovers. I enjoyed the natural garden.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Cajungirl, thank you so very much for your generous and gracious response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from padumachitta
I ...What a loveing tribute to your Dad. Every line speeks of respect and love. I always wanted my Pa to work in the garden, like the other Dads. Instead he worked often.
OH well, I get to savour this poem and have a dad by osmosis:-)
padumachitta
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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I ...What a loveing tribute to your Dad. Every line speeks of respect and love. I always wanted my Pa to work in the garden, like the other Dads. Instead he worked often.
OH well, I get to savour this poem and have a dad by osmosis:-)
padumachitta
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much, padumachitta :-) Brooke
Comment from robina1978
Gorgeous photo that complements this poem about how your father tended to his very well- in his own special way. Great quatrains.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Gorgeous photo that complements this poem about how your father tended to his very well- in his own special way. Great quatrains.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, Ine :-) Brooke
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Brooke,
I couldn't agree more with your father. I wish my husband would stop mowing the lawn so I could enjoy wildflowers. Several years ago, a violet wildflower found it's way to my pot on the deck. It flourished through the entire summer and gave me so much pleasure.
I just read your poem again, looking for a favorite line or stanza. I couldn't find one because your entire poem is exquisite. What a wonderful way to start this day.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Hi Brooke,
I couldn't agree more with your father. I wish my husband would stop mowing the lawn so I could enjoy wildflowers. Several years ago, a violet wildflower found it's way to my pot on the deck. It flourished through the entire summer and gave me so much pleasure.
I just read your poem again, looking for a favorite line or stanza. I couldn't find one because your entire poem is exquisite. What a wonderful way to start this day.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Thank you so much, Lou :-) Brooke
Comment from mfowler
Sweet ending; held back really well:
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing. ...the garden was almost the excuse to say how your fathered grew memories worth having in your life.
Love the hold cadence here as you paint this awesome picture of a father who let nature grow its own garden while he watched and appreciated its value.
Excellent advice about nurturing beauty and appreciating it in the moment.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Sweet ending; held back really well:
but every memory I hold dear --
my father did the sowing. ...the garden was almost the excuse to say how your fathered grew memories worth having in your life.
Love the hold cadence here as you paint this awesome picture of a father who let nature grow its own garden while he watched and appreciated its value.
Excellent advice about nurturing beauty and appreciating it in the moment.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014
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Mark, thank you so much :-) Brooke
