Comment from tollyfaye

Excellent

Boom. You nailed this assignment. I am enjoying reading the contest participants on here, early so I can decide my vote. And you are currently winning for following directions the best. Good luck! (And I like your picture choice).

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thanks for the review, I am usually pretty good at keeping my plants alive, it is my puppies that destroy them. They love my rare orchids for the exotic flavor I guess, hah. Cheers, j

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Yes these three quatrains capture well the plea to the dying houseplant - not just for its appearance but for its culinary characteristics also

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

I have no problem with maintaining my plants, it is my puppies that destroy them. Not the regular flowers.... but my prized orchids, vanilla and rosemary, sigh, Thanks for the review, cheers, j

Comment from vkmack

Excellent

Haha. Love the humor here. You did a great job with the prompt. I felt for you as you urged your drooping little basil plant along. Loved the juxtaposition with "fragrant, robust" Rosemary. Clever!

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

Actually, I am pretty good with herbs, orchids and flowers. It is my puppies that destroy all the green around here, Cheers and thanks for the review.j

reply by vkmack on 18-Sep-2016

You're welcome. Have a great night.

Comment from oliver818

Excellent

Nice story. I can truely understand why you want this basil Plant to survive, I would too since Basil
is really tasty. Thanks for sharing and good luck for the competition

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

I love my fresh herbs. Thanks for the review, cheers, j