Comment from seaglass

Excellent

I have actually watched bees enjoy these thistles and wondered how they didn't get pierced. I think I fear the thorns more than the bee.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks for the great review, and the lightheartedness that's how it was meant.

Comment from faygrizzle

Excellent

I love the imagery and the artwork. I love the way in which you contrast and compare the bee and the thorns. The bee
will sting while the thorns will prick.
On the other hand, honey from the bee carries sweetness, while the thorn is useless. Excellent work!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks for great review and wise words.

reply by faygrizzle on 21-Oct-2014

You are most welcome!

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I've been stuck by both, and I don't care to get stuck by either one of them ever again, Mystery Poet Double trouble is right, especially if you're in a field of wild flowers full of these thorny plants. They seem to attract bees like bears to honey!

Well done, and good luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks for the well wishes and great review, Dean .

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

it's the same as with Roses...if the thorns don't get you...the bees would like to...very well written...and a great picture.....

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

I originally had roses in mind because of the double of beauty and danger, but couldn't find artwork to suit, great review, thank you.

reply by l.raven on 21-Oct-2014

you are so welcome...great either way...luff

Comment from Jeanie Mercer

Excellent

I love that passage from Isaiah in your notes, and the relevance of the 5-7-5 poem. Wonderful promise. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie Mercer

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Thanks Jeannie for the great review.

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

But if by chance you dare to try
And somehow manage to get by
Those buzzing bees and tiny thorns
Your life will never be one of scorn
The risks are great, the pain is real
The rewards will help you deal
With all the trouble, even double

Well done, Buck

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2014

Great poem, Buck, I like it, hang on, thanks for great review.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi,

Yikes! Perfect artwork because the thorn looks like it could leap out stick to you, with the bee to follow.

Really good 5.7.5 presentation.

Best of luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Thanks Jackie for the great review.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Will I eliminate one by raising thornless blackberries and other. Won't stop the bees, just wish we had some. Shortege here. Very well done. Hope you win the contest.

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 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Thanks Ben for the great review and comments,

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Double whammy to be stung and struck...

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Thorns and bees that's the buzz....I like the verses in your author notes

Well done

God bless
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 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Thank you Jenny for the great review appreciate it,