Comment from rod007

Excellent

Who wouldn't be awed by that beautiful flower? This poem captures the magic of the bloom in the room as well as the scintillating aroma of the delicious scent. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015

Thank you rod.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Your chosen meter here is so absolutely apposite fitting the normal speech patterns of the words chosen as well well as enhancing the rippling effect created by the repeated line. You also have some splendid alliteration as well. It is a lovely poem to read aloud.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Pantygynt. Much appreciated review.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

You must know countless Sonnet forms. Thanks for the foot note. Your photo of a Dahlia complements your poem perfectly. It is a well written Sonnet. My husband used to grow these flowers and go to exhibitions with them.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Ine. They a pre a very popular European flower. Here some info i found about then relating to the Betherkands.

In 1872 J.T. van der Berg of Utrecht in the Netherlands, received a shipment of seeds and plants from a friend in Mexico. The entire shipment was badly rotted and appeared to be ruined, but van der Berg examined it carefully and found a small piece of root that seemed alive. He planted and carefully tended it; it grew into a plant that he identified as a dahlia. He made cuttings from the plant during the winter of 1872-1873. This was an entirely different type of flower, with a rich, red color and a high degree of doubling. In 1874 van der Berg catalogued it for sale, calling it Dahlia juarezii to honor Mexican President Benito Pablo Juarez, who had died the year before, and described it as "...equal to the beautiful color of the red poppy. Its form is very outstanding and different in every respect of all known dahlia flowers.".

Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

You followed the constraints of this sonnet faithfully. That alone should get you 5 stars. I too love Dahlia's and even attempt to grow them in So. California! One suggestion on this poem: Line 9: the comma after perfume may not be necessary.
All the best. -Bill Stephenson

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Bill.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

Great work. The Dahlia is a lovely and popular flower everywhere and I like the way you bring tribute to this lovely flower. Once again a professional photograph to fit your poem.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Sandra. I am quite proud of the shot, thanks for the notice.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I've always had a sweet spot for the dahlia--thank you for its history. I enjoyed the splendid closeup of it "florets" in your photo and Quatern sonnet. Your rhymed and rhythmic quatrains are very appealing. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Joan, they are very diverse and pretty

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This flower sounds beautiful my friend. You describe how the petals open up and the way it blooms when it is in season very well. I love the picture as well. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you very much Darlene.

Comment from Tessa Kay

Excellent

Love the Dahlias, but unfortunately, the slugs love them even more. Had a jigsaw once with a long row of Dahlias in front of a fence. Always wanted to have that in my garden, but the slugs won...
Enjoyed the memory. Thanks. :)

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Tessa. They are beautiful . The slugs were mention as a pest.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

The delicate Dahlia bloom
With petals that turn pirouettes

great imagery in that line. Good abab rhyme.

~~Teresa~~

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Teresa. Yeah, I liked that line too.

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

Dahlias are most beloved in England, and are always an important feature of an English country garden-they are exquisite, I agree. I enjoyed reading your notes about the history of the dahlia. Lovely picture to accompany your poem, excellent rhyming and a most enjoyable read. Faye

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Faye. Truly lovely.