Comment from RICH01

Excellent

Your poem is so sweet and so sad. Very well written with a very careful and well selected choice of words. The ending is dramatic and makes the poem what it is.
Rich01 1-7-2017

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much for your kindness. Blessings

Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

Apparently, the relationship did not last long from what I gather from this poem. In its brevity, you told a story, one that lasted five days.

Great use of word economy. You made each syllable count.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

You are soooo correct. It didn't last long at all. Thank you for writing...blessings.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

a romance poem with the romance in a different way - one where the flower was the ending, not the beginning.

Perfect syllable count. Good luck in the contest.

teresa

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Good point, friend. Thank you for reading this.

Comment from Thesis

Excellent

Hmmm, sounds like a quick romance or infatuation. I like the title, it speaks volumes when added with the body of the work. You defined the time and showed a resolution to the beautiful beginning.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Thanks so much for reading and writing this, I appreciated your comments.

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A very romantic and alluring 5-7-5 poem. Good description and imagery. Spot on syllable count. I'm curious to know why he didn't stay.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

I think he didn't stay because he realized she deserved more than he could give... blessings

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

This is quite excellently written. It ends up being sad as he stays only the five days as the scent lingered. Such good imagery in this poem. Drew

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Thank you, Drew. It is good to hear from you. Thank you for your nice words!

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

A lovely 5/7/5 poem with a perfect syllabic count. Nice job with the subject and the presentation. I hope you do well in the contest. I wish you the best.

Gypsy

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Thanks so very much...I was lucky enough to place 3rd, so I appreciate all you said.

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

Wow, that's truly a short lived relationship! I've had a few that didn't last much longer, or at least figuratively. Too bad we can't always have the positive attitude you have about it. lol.

Have a great weekend,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

Thanks Rhonda...I had a good but COLD weekend...Thank you for writing!

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

It has been said that some guests, like fish start to smell after a few days. The wise person never stays past the time when their presence starts to grate on their hosts. If you want to be well though of, missed and welcomed back, you must leave before you have to. The last thing in the world you want to have happen is to be asked to leave.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

I was giggling when I began reading because My Mom said that ALL the time( we had TONS of people at our house all the time).

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork that you choose to go with your poem
It is a perfect match
The flowers colors are so lovely
You captured my attention from the start
That is one reason I don't care for anyone to give me flowers.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017

What nice words you sent, and I appreciate every one.

reply by misscookie on 09-Jan-2017

You're very welcome, have a great day.
Cookie