My Summer Garden
Dragonflies8 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a very nicely composed nature 5-7-5. Nature's colors are striking. I'm not sure if this contest is finished, but this one deserves to win. Great job. Marilyn
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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This is a very nicely composed nature 5-7-5. Nature's colors are striking. I'm not sure if this contest is finished, but this one deserves to win. Great job. Marilyn
Comment Written 10-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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Hi. Thank you, Marilyn. This particular contest is over, but I appreciate your kind words. I love writing about gardens!!
Melissa
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Me too. I take photos and write about my beautiful yard all the time. Nature is so amazing.
Comment from tempeste
As much as I find dragonflies an extraordinary insect I have to confess that my squirrel monkey Lolita found them very tasty.
She caught a handful in her life .. one was extra big , it's eyes were pea size .. It took her a few minutes to devour it .. Only the wings were discarded.
She caught a lot more damselflies ( easier to detect and catch) , a sub member that looks very similar to a dragonfly but is smaller and when in repose keeps its wings folded upwards.
The dragonfly lays them out flat when siting on a flower or leaf.
Your poem brought back cherished, warm hearted memories of our Summer months hunting with Lolita.
We had her for nearly 11 years.. Great experience.
She was on sale in a pet shop.
Luckily now there are more restrictions against exporting exotic animals around the world.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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As much as I find dragonflies an extraordinary insect I have to confess that my squirrel monkey Lolita found them very tasty.
She caught a handful in her life .. one was extra big , it's eyes were pea size .. It took her a few minutes to devour it .. Only the wings were discarded.
She caught a lot more damselflies ( easier to detect and catch) , a sub member that looks very similar to a dragonfly but is smaller and when in repose keeps its wings folded upwards.
The dragonfly lays them out flat when siting on a flower or leaf.
Your poem brought back cherished, warm hearted memories of our Summer months hunting with Lolita.
We had her for nearly 11 years.. Great experience.
She was on sale in a pet shop.
Luckily now there are more restrictions against exporting exotic animals around the world.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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Wow Tempeste. What a unique pet Lolita was. She sounds amazing. Thanks for this wonderful review and for telling me about her escapades!! Much appreciated.
Melissa
Comment from LisaMay
Your poem is a lovely portrayal of the playfulness of summer outdoors, playing hide and seek and noticing this gorgeous dragonfly, resplendent in blue glimpsed between the other garden colours.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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Your poem is a lovely portrayal of the playfulness of summer outdoors, playing hide and seek and noticing this gorgeous dragonfly, resplendent in blue glimpsed between the other garden colours.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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Thank you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is an amazing image, I had never seen a dragon fly this colour before, your words brought the image of blue in your garden, best of luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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This is an amazing image, I had never seen a dragon fly this colour before, your words brought the image of blue in your garden, best of luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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Thank you.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
When I was a kid, my older sister told me that dragonflies were called sewing needles and they would sew your mouth shut. To this day, I'm afraid of dragonflies.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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When I was a kid, my older sister told me that dragonflies were called sewing needles and they would sew your mouth shut. To this day, I'm afraid of dragonflies.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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Haha... thank you Thomas!
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
How pleasant, nice, soothing and enjoying it is to see the dragonflies play hide and seek, glimpsing their blues, in the garden in summer; well said, well done. Liked and enjoyed the read. Keep Writing, Inspiring, Changing
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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How pleasant, nice, soothing and enjoying it is to see the dragonflies play hide and seek, glimpsing their blues, in the garden in summer; well said, well done. Liked and enjoyed the read. Keep Writing, Inspiring, Changing
Comment Written 06-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2019
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Thank you Dr. A.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice image.
-The syllable count is good.
-The imagery is effective
and creates a word picture
of the dragonfly playing hide and seek!
-The mood is a joyful one.
-I like the last line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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-Very nice image.
-The syllable count is good.
-The imagery is effective
and creates a word picture
of the dragonfly playing hide and seek!
-The mood is a joyful one.
-I like the last line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thank you.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This meets the contest requirements splendidly with a correct line and syllable count. The content is clearly nature driven as you express the playful antics of the dragonflies in your garden. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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This meets the contest requirements splendidly with a correct line and syllable count. The content is clearly nature driven as you express the playful antics of the dragonflies in your garden. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2019
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Thanks so much.
