Grandpa in His Garden
For those who love formal gardens.36 total reviews
Comment from Gloria ....
This is terrific, Rod. I am most fond of traditional gardens and by the sounds of it your father had a number of grand ones, with the boxwood hedge, hibiscus, roses and hydrangea and importantly porcelain pots. Perfect!
Great job and I hope you share more of these my friend. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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This is terrific, Rod. I am most fond of traditional gardens and by the sounds of it your father had a number of grand ones, with the boxwood hedge, hibiscus, roses and hydrangea and importantly porcelain pots. Perfect!
Great job and I hope you share more of these my friend. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so much, Gloria, for taking the tour and your very kind praise. Others like this will be coming. Rod
Comment from Dawn Munro
What a simply splendid poem - wonderful rhyme, lilting meter, all describing with such warmth and sentiment, a time spent with someone who was obviously well-loved. The scenes came alive for me. I wish I still had a six left to adorn this exquisite verse. Beautiful!
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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What a simply splendid poem - wonderful rhyme, lilting meter, all describing with such warmth and sentiment, a time spent with someone who was obviously well-loved. The scenes came alive for me. I wish I still had a six left to adorn this exquisite verse. Beautiful!
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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I am so pleased I could put you in Grandpa?s garden and that you enjoyed the tour. Many thanks for your very kind praise. Rod
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You're very welcome - it was my pleasure!
Comment from Boogienights
What a lovely memory you have of your father and grandfather. I admire anyone who can plant and grow, as I've always failed at it. When I remember my mother I always remember how much she loved her plants.
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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What a lovely memory you have of your father and grandfather. I admire anyone who can plant and grow, as I've always failed at it. When I remember my mother I always remember how much she loved her plants.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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This garden was very hard to forget. Thank you so much for sharing Grandpa?s tour. Rod
Comment from nomi338
To be exposed as a child to such natural beauty can be a life altering experience. How awesome to learn the difference between natural beauty and man made beauty, Gold and tin, false and true. Never will you be fooled or misled by someone trying to pour mud on you while claiming that it is raining.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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To be exposed as a child to such natural beauty can be a life altering experience. How awesome to learn the difference between natural beauty and man made beauty, Gold and tin, false and true. Never will you be fooled or misled by someone trying to pour mud on you while claiming that it is raining.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Indeed this experience was memorable if not ?life altering? for grandpa?s daughter. She now cultivates her own garden (mostly vegetables) with great affection. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
I believe I remember reading, "Grandma in Her Garden," and was very touched by the effort put into the wording which evokes so much emotional depth to BOTH of your poems. I enjoyed reading this so much. Thanks for sharing those precious moments from your memories.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I believe I remember reading, "Grandma in Her Garden," and was very touched by the effort put into the wording which evokes so much emotional depth to BOTH of your poems. I enjoyed reading this so much. Thanks for sharing those precious moments from your memories.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thank you for sharing BOTH poems, Cindy, and your warm-hearted response to each. Rod
Comment from June Sargent
There is something special about a formal garden. In a world full of chaos, the garden provides a sense of stability. The roses will bud every year in the same spot. And the hydrangea will continue to offer various shades of blue every season. Thank you for taking us on a tour of Grandpa's lovely garden.
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There is something special about a formal garden. In a world full of chaos, the garden provides a sense of stability. The roses will bud every year in the same spot. And the hydrangea will continue to offer various shades of blue every season. Thank you for taking us on a tour of Grandpa's lovely garden.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Wow! I had not thought of the theme of STABILITY while writing this poem, June, but you are absolutely right. To my father that garden did represennt a kind of stability, or rather, the maintenance of the status quo. He hated to see change, especially in the natural world he surrounded himself with. Thank you so much for your wonderful insights and that six-star bonus. Rod
Comment from Ric Myworld
Your word choices always put me right in the places you describe, and nudge my dormant thoughts and emotions to fascination. And I'm not even a wanna be gardener. Thanks for sharing another fine poem. :-)
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Your word choices always put me right in the places you describe, and nudge my dormant thoughts and emotions to fascination. And I'm not even a wanna be gardener. Thanks for sharing another fine poem. :-)
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Ric, you always make me feel good! I am delighted I could put you in Grandpa?s garden. Many thanks, my friend. Rod
Comment from ameen786
The rich vocabulary and perfect rhyming reflects poet's superb talent creating a beautiful and vivid imagery transporting the reader to his garden; thanks for sharing this delightful read.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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The rich vocabulary and perfect rhyming reflects poet's superb talent creating a beautiful and vivid imagery transporting the reader to his garden; thanks for sharing this delightful read.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I am delighted I could transport you to Grandpa?s garden. So pleased you enjoyed his tour. Many thanks for the kind praise. Rod
Comment from lyenochka
Fabulously told. You had mesmerized with that clever first two lines:
"My grandpa squired me through his realm,
New Camelot where he did reign."
I immediately imagined a child helping and learning all kinds of secrets to gardening from a grandfather in a magical kind of way.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Fabulously told. You had mesmerized with that clever first two lines:
"My grandpa squired me through his realm,
New Camelot where he did reign."
I immediately imagined a child helping and learning all kinds of secrets to gardening from a grandfather in a magical kind of way.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Hi lyenochka! I am so delighted you were mesmerized by the opening lines of my poem and enjoyed the tour of Grandpa?s garden. Many thanks for those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
What a colourful write and I took a walk among beautiful nature which filled me with all the abundant smells in a garden, a joy to read, just loved it, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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What a colourful write and I took a walk among beautiful nature which filled me with all the abundant smells in a garden, a joy to read, just loved it, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I am delighted I could put you in Grandpa?s garden, Dolly, and that you enjoyed the tour. Many thanks for your enthusiastic praise. Rod
