Comment from rod007

Excellent

This poem describes to a tee this glorious flower. The magical part of the piece is enjoyed in these lines:
" For flower colors paint the world
with beauty to admire.
Allowing hope to be unfurled
for peace that we desire. "
Admire that beauty for the warm peace. well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you rod. Those are good lines.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I had a climbing Black-eyed-Susan in my garden in Spain, it was as lovely as you describe it. I must get one for my new one here. Lovely poem, Tom, to go with your lovely photo. xsx sandra

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you Sandra. Yes, that would be lovely.

Comment from ProSongwriter

Excellent

Hi!

I am not a poet and as such, I am not familiar with the requirements of the various sub-genres of poetry.

That said, I enjoyed your poem simply for the warmth in the message. I love these flowers and you reminded me of how beautiful they really are. Thanks for a real nice reminder! Wishing you well ...

Alan

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you Alan.

reply by ProSongwriter on 12-Jan-2015

You're welcome ... my pleasure!

Comment from mshirachot

Excellent

What a delightful flower and a poem to match it's delightful personality. We have Black Eyed Susan perennials here in the north, but they are not vines. I've never even seen any of these around here.

Thanks for sharing the lovely poem and the detailed author's notes.
Blessings,
Marsha

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you Marsha. Yes, we do too. The non-vine ones are larger.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I love black-eyed susans but I've never seen a vine. Beautiful flower = beautifully poetry from you:)
~~~~~~Teresa~~~~~~

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you so much Teresa.

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

A nice light hearted poem to start the day.
God use of abab rhymes
Good use of enjambment
Your 8-6-8-6 meter creates a lovely rhythm
Fantastic presentation

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you very much Erica.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

Well Mr T that was very informative in deed.. Like all of your work one learns a thing or two whether it be a word or a photo you always come through..BTW We have those lil yellow pretty things growing in our hanging baskets here right now!!
tk

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015

Thank you Sir T, i am not at all surprised by that.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a lovely poem and you did well capturing in words the beauty of this flower. I love to do still life art of flowers and have hundreds of computer paintings of flowers. Blessings Patricia

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015

Thank you Patricia. That sounds delightful. I wish i had your talent for that.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Flawless abab rhyme and metre, Tom - there's never a doubt on those counts, of course, right? :)

You make me long for my summer garden.

Hope your weekend has been lovely so far.

Sonali

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2015

Thank you Sonali. Yes, me too. Mines under the snow right now.