Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Bees and thorns,indeed that's a very nice expressed 5/7/5 poem, good luck at the contest, I enjoyed reading it,God bless you,lakeport.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Oct-2014

Thank you so much for this great review, blessings, Roy.

Comment from mauial

Excellent

Good job with meeting the requirements of the 5-7-5 contest prompt. Thorns and bees would be double trouble if you are picking flowers like roses that's for sure.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

Thank you so much for the great review and comments, Blessings Roy.

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Ouch is right, no bee's please I can run from the cactus LOL. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful little 5-7-5 entry for the contest. Good luck and God Bless!

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

Thank you so much for the great review and comments blessings, Roy.

Comment from drivenbackward

Excellent

How come this didn't go to my inbox? Hmm...

Anyway, great poem. Definitely double trouble. I'll stay away from this area. I don't know which would be worse. Ouch! Funny little poem.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

It was an an anonymous contest, perhaps that's the reason, did the the other one get there? Great review, thanks, Roy.

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Roy

I love that image and how well it embellishes your poem. "Double trouble" .. all too familiar with that in Oz. I hate those thorn bushes ... bees I like yet hate the stingers. I like your word play at a surface level read. I also see a metaphor for life with the thorn bush and the bees. I now read your notes and realise that is your intention.

'Like attracts like' ..... good sometimes and not always good at others. Easy to get spiked or stung if we hang around with the wrong kind.

Quite a social commentary here .... sometimes I wonder if the voters read these shorter forms closely. I started reviewing the contest entries, then I noticed one came up as a winner, so I missed the vote. I like this one. Hugs = Lovi xoxoxo

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2014

Thanks Lovi, I very rarely write these, and even less go in competitions, I entered this shortly after the winning one, which is a rare entry also, but God used this one also, they saw the metaphor, as you did, sometimes God will surprise us with His incredible ability, even if it's one person, God has been able to reveal the person! You can tell by their agitation! We're all on a journey, I love The Lord so much for His incredible goodness, grace and mercy, and for you and other dear sisters and brothers, in their collective support, I too try to get behind you in support and prayer. Your kindness and you're encouragement, have lifted my spirits so much, thank you again, dear sister, blessings, Roy.

Comment from godlucifer

Excellent

this is very creative. creative to the imagination. you use the imagery to its creative. your poem is silently imagine and the words was very creative. i enjoyed n reading your poem. thanks for the read. "your so vein" means mood or humor.

your so vein
godlucifer

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2014

Thank you for the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

This is a well written 5-7-5, Roy! You've stayed within the parameters of the prompt.

You've also made good use of alliteration and internal rhyme to increase the flow of your words. Love your satori! Very clever, indeed.

Best of luck in the contest. Alana

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2014

Thank you Alana for this lovely review I appreciate your great support, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Winslow

Exceptional

Dear Roy,

Congratulations on your win. This looks like a Canadian thistle, is it? Bumble bees love taking nectar from the flowers. They are pretty but an invasive weed. The bloom must radiate ultraviolet because it has the distinctive look of ones that do.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2014

Thank you Winslow for this outstanding review, comments and stars , I must admit I didn't know what thistle it was so thanks for the info, blessings, Roy.

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

Yes, the possibilities are painful! Two of Nature's reminders to never let your guard down completely because that's when you get stung!

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2014

Thank you for the wonderful review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Your picture selection and matching title caught my attention. "Double trouble" is right and packs a wallop as the conclusion of this vivid 5-7-5. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for the great review, Joan.