A Walk Among Magnolias
Remembrance blends the strongest feelings36 total reviews
Comment from Doc Holiday
Sweet magnolia tree, I can almost smell thee...right through this poem.
Lovely scented and first to burst in color. I can see why they would remind you of your mother. Well-written sentimental piece. Congratulations on your victory in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Sweet magnolia tree, I can almost smell thee...right through this poem.
Lovely scented and first to burst in color. I can see why they would remind you of your mother. Well-written sentimental piece. Congratulations on your victory in the contest!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, Doc, for your positive feedback.. I am always afraid my male readers will find poems like "Walk" too sentimental. Rod
Comment from Bobbi22
The scent of the magnolias is sure to bring back those memories with Ma. Your descriptive imagery sets the scene where you visit the gravesite and pause to remember. Very well written. Congratulations on your contest win.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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The scent of the magnolias is sure to bring back those memories with Ma. Your descriptive imagery sets the scene where you visit the gravesite and pause to remember. Very well written. Congratulations on your contest win.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much for sharing "Walk" and your kind praise. The congrats is much appreciated. Rod
Comment from Bill Schott
This emotional poem, A Walk Among Magnolias, describes well the sights and smells of the setting. The poignant theme of an eternal remembrance within natures recurring celebration isdeeply meaningful to all of the readers who live those moments of reconnection.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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This emotional poem, A Walk Among Magnolias, describes well the sights and smells of the setting. The poignant theme of an eternal remembrance within natures recurring celebration isdeeply meaningful to all of the readers who live those moments of reconnection.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, Bill, for your insightful review of "Walk." Your feedback is always much appreciated. Rod
Comment from rjuselius
this is a well deserved win dear rod! the wording is delightful and the philosophical sentiment is pure beauty. nice one my friend!
thank you for sharing!
blessings!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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this is a well deserved win dear rod! the wording is delightful and the philosophical sentiment is pure beauty. nice one my friend!
thank you for sharing!
blessings!
rebekka x
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Rebekka, thank you so much for your wonderful praise and stellar rating as well as the congrats. I am thrilled by how many here on FanStory really like this poem. Rod
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entirely my pleasure!
hugs!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A beautifully written poem, very unusual with five lines for each stanza and very cleverly written. It is just a suggestion but the last line might read better if you used the word 'fragrant'. But that's just my opinion, your poem is full of colour and life, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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A beautifully written poem, very unusual with five lines for each stanza and very cleverly written. It is just a suggestion but the last line might read better if you used the word 'fragrant'. But that's just my opinion, your poem is full of colour and life, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, Dolly, for sharing "Walk" and your thoughtful praise. I appreciate your suggestion, but "fragrance" is a noun describing what he stopped to smell. "Fragrant" is an adjective.
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I noticed that you taught English for 40 years, so you know best! It was just a little poetic licence, love Dolly x
Comment from Vijay Kumar V
Whag a masterpiece! the emotion it fills in the reader and the expression it has especially this part 'I tried to skirt the square of stones
that marks Ma's final resting place,
but I was drawn by sweet cologne
of petals lying like pink lace
upon her plot where they had blown'
A great poem and have a nice day
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Whag a masterpiece! the emotion it fills in the reader and the expression it has especially this part 'I tried to skirt the square of stones
that marks Ma's final resting place,
but I was drawn by sweet cologne
of petals lying like pink lace
upon her plot where they had blown'
A great poem and have a nice day
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, Lova, for your lavish praise of "Walk" and for pointing out specifically which stanza you liked best. Rod
Comment from MelB
This is a wonderful poem in remembrance of a mother. It touched me deeply, as I just lost my mother to cancer. My mom also loved Magnolia trees.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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This is a wonderful poem in remembrance of a mother. It touched me deeply, as I just lost my mother to cancer. My mom also loved Magnolia trees.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, MelB, for sharing my poem. I am truly pleased you could relate to the Speaker and his loss, and I am very sorry for yours. Rod
Comment from Janet Foor
Congratulations on winning the Feelings contest.
Beautiful picture and presentation.
Very nice rhyme and good use of alliteration.
Well done
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Congratulations on winning the Feelings contest.
Beautiful picture and presentation.
Very nice rhyme and good use of alliteration.
Well done
Janet
Comment Written 20-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, Janet, for the congrats and the kind praise of "Walk." Rod
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh what a masterful poem, and so worthy of the win! The imagery evoked is simply stunning, the rhyme and meter sublime. Now I will have to read the poem that tied this jewel of perfection!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Oh what a masterful poem, and so worthy of the win! The imagery evoked is simply stunning, the rhyme and meter sublime. Now I will have to read the poem that tied this jewel of perfection!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Your superlatives (both praise and stars) have made my day, and thank you, too, for the congrats. I don't hear the word "masterful" very often, so that likely will be echoing nicely in my head all day. Many thanks. Rod
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Well-deserved! You're most welcome.
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
Really enjoyed this beautiful poem. Such an emotional write that flowed wonderfully well from start to finish. The last stanza was particularly special and a fitting ending to your lovely words.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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Really enjoyed this beautiful poem. Such an emotional write that flowed wonderfully well from start to finish. The last stanza was particularly special and a fitting ending to your lovely words.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 20-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2017
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I am so delighted you enjoyed my poem and truly appreciate your kind praise. It was my pleasure to share "Walk." Rod
