Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Our world wouldn't be much without color, would it? I like how you point out the most beautiful things in life are God given. Where would we be without the splendor of nature. Nicely penned, Tom.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 04-May-2015

Thank you so much. Where indeed.

Comment from Angel Debbie

Excellent

Beauty is in the beholder for which is you! Your words of beauty your picture too.
Only for you to pair the two in splendor. Thank You for sharing this wonderful piece of art!

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 04-May-2015

Thank you for this very flattering review.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

What a lovely poem, Tom. I love the photo you took, it is brilliant. I can see it framed with the words of your beautifully written poem. Together they are quite wonderful. :) Sandra

 Comment Written 03-May-2015

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reply by the author on 03-May-2015

Thank You Sandra. So wonderful to hear and be appreciated.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

A beautiful poem that captures the wondrous flowers of nature created by God for men. But in the face of the destruction of parts of our natural landscape for depressing tormenting concrete skyscrapers, did men really get the message God delivered? Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thank you rod. I would say that they did not.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing the flower display and the derivation of the Ampeletum. I enjoyed your six-syllable lines and rhymes--they brought a smile to my face too. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thank you Joan. Mission accomplished.

reply by Joan E. on 02-May-2015

Yes, indeed--sweet dreams with visions of vibrant flowers! -Joan

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is a really interesting form and your addition of the terminal couplet works very well in this context, a bit like the final couplet of a Shakespearean sonnet. To use this form in a poem about growing plants is indeed a pleasing match of form and content.

 Comment Written 01-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-May-2015

Thank you very much PantyGynt.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is a great poem. The picture is awesome. I love flowers.

Good job with the format of which I will say no more.

I like your idea about Genesis adding of another chapter.

Good job. I see no changes. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-May-2015

Thank you jannypan.

Comment from Edward J

Excellent

I thought you did a wonderful job of both showing how flowers add color to this world. And you also expressed your faith. A creative and beautiful poem.

 Comment Written 01-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-May-2015

Thank you Edward. I appreciate your sentiments.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem. As an artist, color is such a gift to me. I very much feel sorry for people who suffer from color-blindness. Patricia

 Comment Written 01-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-May-2015

Thank you Patricia. Yes, that would be sad. You do amazing things with color. A true God-given talent.