Little Poems
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Comment from Joan E.
Adewpearl writes periodically about dandelions--so, we know they are not weeds! I enjoyed your sonnet form and rhymes as a tribute to their tenacity. Here's to the vivid "lion heads"! Cheers from Salamanca, Spain- Joan
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Adewpearl writes periodically about dandelions--so, we know they are not weeds! I enjoyed your sonnet form and rhymes as a tribute to their tenacity. Here's to the vivid "lion heads"! Cheers from Salamanca, Spain- Joan
Comment Written 28-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Thank you Joan. Yes, and I know Brooke loves them. I just wrote a get well poem to her about them, in fact.
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Thank you for letting me know about your tribute poem for Brooke. I wrote to her about missing her presence two weeks ago but haven't heard back. Although I don't know what is wrong, I hope she is on the mend. Regards from Madrid- Joan
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She has been diagnosed with an aggressive strain of MS. She is in the hospital and will be going to a nursing home.
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Thank you so much for letting me know the source of her absence. My mother was diagnosed with MS in her late 50's and lived until her 80's--she was in a nursing home her last few years but retained her mental faculties. I hope Brooke will have that outcome at least. Warm regards from Madrid- Joan
Comment from danpald
Reality sets the course
For the Dandelion is the source
The way the flower does remain
An object to distract and disdain
Well that means the dandelion
Is like the human species in style
Always finding ways to remain
Even when death comes in so many ways
The worse is the violence of war
The sudden disruption of riots grow
Still the fact remains
Humanity does learn how to remain
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Reality sets the course
For the Dandelion is the source
The way the flower does remain
An object to distract and disdain
Well that means the dandelion
Is like the human species in style
Always finding ways to remain
Even when death comes in so many ways
The worse is the violence of war
The sudden disruption of riots grow
Still the fact remains
Humanity does learn how to remain
Comment Written 24-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Bravo!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Congratulations, Tom, on the invention of a fine new poetry style. It's so nice when a fellow member achieves this. I will have a go at writing one. The dandelion is much maligned, yet it gives us a beautiful golden rush of a sunshine glow. It will always win the war, thankfully! Delightful, my friend. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Congratulations, Tom, on the invention of a fine new poetry style. It's so nice when a fellow member achieves this. I will have a go at writing one. The dandelion is much maligned, yet it gives us a beautiful golden rush of a sunshine glow. It will always win the war, thankfully! Delightful, my friend. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 24-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thank you Sandra, this I know well. It always wins.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Typo in the title of this little tale of yours. Notes detailed and interesting. Descriptive language about this weed used well throughout.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Typo in the title of this little tale of yours. Notes detailed and interesting. Descriptive language about this weed used well throughout.
Comment Written 24-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thank you Brett. Ill fix it. Good catch.
Comment from zanya
This poem captures the essence of the contest between gardener and the perennial , loved and hated in equal measure - the dandelion - but can we really resist its golden charms? lol
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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This poem captures the essence of the contest between gardener and the perennial , loved and hated in equal measure - the dandelion - but can we really resist its golden charms? lol
Comment Written 23-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Thank you Zanya. Indeed, you really can't.
Comment from Nosha17
I am sure the dandelion will feel honoured to be the subject of a new poetic form! I actually like them, they are obviously a nuisance when you try to have an immaculate lawn, however I agree with my father, he much preferred the meadow look. Interesting poetic form, works well here, good use of rhyming and well chosen words. Faye
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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I am sure the dandelion will feel honoured to be the subject of a new poetic form! I actually like them, they are obviously a nuisance when you try to have an immaculate lawn, however I agree with my father, he much preferred the meadow look. Interesting poetic form, works well here, good use of rhyming and well chosen words. Faye
Comment Written 23-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Thank you Faye. Your dad would love my lawn then.
Comment from His Grayness
I truly enjoyed this delightful reflection (and somewhat of an honor) to this oft-hated weed. This is a first-class work that deserves a sixth star which like the passing white fluff of the dandelion has fled my field of stars long ago! But the wish of the gift is my only reply for such a lovely work! Kindest thoughts! His Grayness: Vance
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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I truly enjoyed this delightful reflection (and somewhat of an honor) to this oft-hated weed. This is a first-class work that deserves a sixth star which like the passing white fluff of the dandelion has fled my field of stars long ago! But the wish of the gift is my only reply for such a lovely work! Kindest thoughts! His Grayness: Vance
Comment Written 23-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Thank you Vance. I am very pleased that you liked it and considered it so highly. A virtual six is almost as good.
Comment from tfawcus
I like your new form. It flows well, finding triple rhymes in the English language can be quite restrictive and it requires some skill to avoid artificiality, as you have done. Although the bane of all gardeners, the dandelion is a useful plant at a pinch! Its root can be ground to make a truly awful coffee substitute, its leaves add interest to a salad and its flowers produce a lethal homemade wine which I used to quite enjoy despite the ensuing hangover!
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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I like your new form. It flows well, finding triple rhymes in the English language can be quite restrictive and it requires some skill to avoid artificiality, as you have done. Although the bane of all gardeners, the dandelion is a useful plant at a pinch! Its root can be ground to make a truly awful coffee substitute, its leaves add interest to a salad and its flowers produce a lethal homemade wine which I used to quite enjoy despite the ensuing hangover!
Comment Written 23-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Thank you Tony. Yes, it does have all those honorable aspect. I am pleased that you liked my format. I am honored with the award of the stars.
Comment from patcelaw
I like this very much You need to run a contest for a Triptic sonnet. I like the format and might even be willing to give it a shot. The worst I could do is fail, I suppose. Patricia
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reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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I like this very much You need to run a contest for a Triptic sonnet. I like the format and might even be willing to give it a shot. The worst I could do is fail, I suppose. Patricia
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Comment Written 22-May-2015
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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Thank you Oatricia. I'll give that some thought.
Comment from Pantygynt
You can have my last six of the week for this clever new form of sonnet. Fourteen linesd of Alexandrines - the French would love you! I guess I'll have to let you get away with entire being three syllables on the grounds of your being a poor benighted Yankee doodle that knows no better!
Great fun and good to see the sonnet form no longer treated as a museum piece.
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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You can have my last six of the week for this clever new form of sonnet. Fourteen linesd of Alexandrines - the French would love you! I guess I'll have to let you get away with entire being three syllables on the grounds of your being a poor benighted Yankee doodle that knows no better!
Great fun and good to see the sonnet form no longer treated as a museum piece.
Comment Written 22-May-2015
reply by the author on 22-May-2015
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Thank you Pantygynt. Ha! That's my excuse for sure. I appreciate your fine assessment and be most happy to grab those stars.
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What I forgot to say in that review was are you aware of the etymology of dandelion. It has nothing to do with dandies or the golden head. It is from the shape of the leaf and the french dent-de-lion (lion's tooth). Check the leaf out next time you see one.
