Grandma in Her Garden
A tribute to gardeners everywhere this spring.48 total reviews
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Grandma in her Garden", is an exceptionally well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. This talented poet so rightly and wisely points out, that to be at one with nature is sheer bliss. Among the soil, plants and weeds, is to be among God's most precious gifts. To me, this is certainly a six.
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"Grandma in her Garden", is an exceptionally well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. This talented poet so rightly and wisely points out, that to be at one with nature is sheer bliss. Among the soil, plants and weeds, is to be among God's most precious gifts. To me, this is certainly a six.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much, duchess, for your wonderful praise of "Grandma in Her Garden" and all those bright stars. Yes, to be "one with nature is sheer bliss" as any gardener knows. Rod
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Rod, you're more than welcome.
Take care, God bless you and best wishes,
the Duchess
Comment from MelB
Hi Rod, very nice imagery and abab rhyme. Great use of alliteration. Working in the garden is therapeutic for many people. I always enjoyed working in the garden with my grandparents.
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Hi Rod, very nice imagery and abab rhyme. Great use of alliteration. Working in the garden is therapeutic for many people. I always enjoyed working in the garden with my grandparents.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2018
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My wife finds gardening to be extremely therapeutic, especially after the dreary winter we just had. Thank you so much for your kind praise of "Grandma in Her Garden." Rod
Comment from Sherman541
The picture could not be more perfect and adorning. Many grandmothers, look like this in the spring. Oh what they teach us. Your poem reflects this in a very beautiful way. Your choice of words and the subtle rhyming. Very nicely written. Sherman541
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The picture could not be more perfect and adorning. Many grandmothers, look like this in the spring. Oh what they teach us. Your poem reflects this in a very beautiful way. Your choice of words and the subtle rhyming. Very nicely written. Sherman541
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much, Sherman, for sharing "Grandma in Her Garden" and your kind praise. Rod
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You are so welcome - thank you for sharing your poem
Comment from evilynne
This is a well written work with excellent descriptive language. We can just see the elderly lady tending her garden with love. Evi
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This is a well written work with excellent descriptive language. We can just see the elderly lady tending her garden with love. Evi
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I am delighted you enjoyed my poem so much, Ev, and i truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from karenina
So beautifully penned! Every verse is written precisely on meter and rhyme...and I went back and read each one individually and then together again...your image embellishes the already stellar work of your poem Your wordsmithing is head and shoulders above most (including, especially-mine!)---and I am left with a warm and satisfying feeling upon conclusion.
Karenina
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So beautifully penned! Every verse is written precisely on meter and rhyme...and I went back and read each one individually and then together again...your image embellishes the already stellar work of your poem Your wordsmithing is head and shoulders above most (including, especially-mine!)---and I am left with a warm and satisfying feeling upon conclusion.
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I am always delighted when a reader tells me she reread certain lines and thus enjoyed them more. Thank you so much, Karenina, for sharing "Grandma in Her Garden" and your high praise. Rod
Comment from F Scott Hafner
Well done there are many types of grandmas and gardens. Gardens car represent nearly everything. And so many ways for people to nurture. Very nice work indeed!
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Well done there are many types of grandmas and gardens. Gardens car represent nearly everything. And so many ways for people to nurture. Very nice work indeed!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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Indeed there are many types of gardens and gardeners, Frank, and I truly enjoyed paying them tribute in this poem. Thank you so much for sharing. Rod
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And you did it well!
Comment from ameen786
Hello friend, a wonderful tribute to both gardeners and grandmothers creating beautiful imagery in excellent rhymes and superb flow; thanks for sharing.
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Hello friend, a wonderful tribute to both gardeners and grandmothers creating beautiful imagery in excellent rhymes and superb flow; thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I am delighted you enjoyed my tribute to gardeners, ameen, and I appreciate your very kind praise of "Grandma in Her Garden." Rod
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hey there Rod
I am G.B. Smith (Bear)
I love this poem. It reminds me so much of my mother and how she loved that dark mountain soil daddy faithfully brought home in gunny sacks, we didn't have a treuck. He was gone then and she would work that soil for her garden. Thanks for the lovely memories
Bear
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Hey there Rod
I am G.B. Smith (Bear)
I love this poem. It reminds me so much of my mother and how she loved that dark mountain soil daddy faithfully brought home in gunny sacks, we didn't have a treuck. He was gone then and she would work that soil for her garden. Thanks for the lovely memories
Bear
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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Hello, G.B. I certainly want to thank you for sharing "Grandma in Her Garden" and all your wonderful praise. I also appreciate those 6 bright stars. I am delighted, too, that I could bring back some good memories. Rod
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
Her love for Nature's clearly shown in secret smile and shining eyes.
No other place does she prefer than this, her garden paradise. I loved this well done on a wonderful poem this is superb kindest regards Meia xx
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Her love for Nature's clearly shown in secret smile and shining eyes.
No other place does she prefer than this, her garden paradise. I loved this well done on a wonderful poem this is superb kindest regards Meia xx
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I truly appreciate your high praise of "Grandma in Her Garden," Meia. Thank you so much for sharing. Rod
Comment from Sis Cat
This is an excellent tribute poem celebrating gardeners everywhere as spring returns. Aside from your rhymes, I enjoyed the tactile nature of your poem in which grandma gets her fingers dirty:
Thin fingers rake through leafy loam
to sift rebirth from winterkill.
This is a richy, loamy poem celebrating our connection with the earth:
She takes her time to groom the soil,
to pick out pebbles, pull up weeds,
Yes, I had many relatives and myself sometime who had our own garden paradise.
Thank you for sharing your poem.
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This is an excellent tribute poem celebrating gardeners everywhere as spring returns. Aside from your rhymes, I enjoyed the tactile nature of your poem in which grandma gets her fingers dirty:
Thin fingers rake through leafy loam
to sift rebirth from winterkill.
This is a richy, loamy poem celebrating our connection with the earth:
She takes her time to groom the soil,
to pick out pebbles, pull up weeds,
Yes, I had many relatives and myself sometime who had our own garden paradise.
Thank you for sharing your poem.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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Hi Sis Cat. I am so delighted you enjoyed the tactile imagery of "Grandma in her Garden." I really did want to give the reader a chance to vicariously experience what gardening is all about. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
