Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi
It would be nice if roses, or flowers in general could be so multi-colored.
This rose could be a metaphor of people of all colors living peacefully together. It seems to be an ekphrastic poem.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a wonderful weekend.
Joan
P S If I haven't told you yet. I have just published a book title "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". I have a link to it on Amazon.com at the end of my profile.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024

Joan,

Thank you for your wonderful review. I hadn't thought of this as being an an ekphrastic poem when I wrote it. But I can see how it can be perceived as one.

These roses actually exist. There are seeds available that one can but to grow them.

All the best,

Eugene

reply by dragonpoet on 12-Nov-2024

You're welcome, Eugene. I definitely don't have a green thumb, so no rose seeds for me.
Joan

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

I love how these few words manage to create such a delicate image! Your poem feels so peaceful. It's like a little snapshot of nature's magic. Short yet stunning!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024

Michael,

Thank you for your wonderful review. These roses actually exist. There are seeds available that one can but to grow them.

All the best,

Eugene

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice artwork and presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Good description and comparison of the petals
to "rainbow hues."
-A good choice for the concluding line.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024

Pam,

Thank you for your wonderful review. These roses actually exist. There are seeds available that one can but to grow them.

All the best,

Eugene

reply by Pam (respa) on 12-Nov-2024

You are very welcome, Eugene. I cannot grow anything. Do you grow them?