Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I confess, I love dandelions, as a child I use to collect them and give them to my mother. I love that you chose this flower for the contest, creative and unique.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Yep, that's how I fell in love with them many a long year ago! Thanks, Elaine :-) Brooke

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I hope I didn't readthis before , someone used the same picture....any way i love your picture it was a good choice for your poem. i loved the way the poem flowedand how youpicked your words
good write

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Thank you, Misscookie - I appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

reply by misscookie on 20-Nov-2009

your welcome

Comment from wierdgrace

Excellent

So bright and so well said, I love this addition to the contest, as you know I see why you are such a great poet, and this poem shows its, the flowers are well described, thank you so much for sharing, good luck in the contest, I will look for yours in the booth.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Thanks so much, Grace - I appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Brooke - Lovely quatrain about the dandelion. I almost chose this flower myself! Only because it is the flower that Beaux Jack is smelling in one of my favorite pictues of him that inspired him to head off on a walk one day. It is a much maligned flower that you have decided to elevate. And, I applaud you for that! Sue

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Thank you, Sue. I'm so glad you are a fellow dandelion fan - and yes, much maligned it is - people pay hundreds of bucks to have it massacred! :-) Brooke

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

this poem present a very good rhythm that is consistent throughout its entire breath. I enjoyed reading and writing a review for this well fashioned piece of poetic art... John

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Good morning, John, and thank you! Glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

A very good contest entry that is very well written flowers add so much to our gardens and are very rewarding well done regards Fuller

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Thank you, Fuller. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from Rvaltaysesd

Excellent

to seek the dandelions' flames
where bursts of golden flowers grow.

These last lines were the most that I liked the colors and theme combined very well, very good poem, greetings Rvaltaysesd

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2009

Thank you, dear friend - I'm so glad you liked this, especially the final lines :-) Brooke

Comment from redrider6612

Excellent

This is my favorite poetic form and you have mastered it quite well. The color scheme and photo bring to mind sunshine and a field of wildflowers. Excellent form and flow, natural rhymes, great word choices especially in the second stanza. Wonderful job! Best wishes in the contest.

hugs,
Diane

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2009

Thank you, Diane - I had not written a quatern in quite a while, so I'm happy you enjoyed it! Brooke :-)

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

Who cares that most people think of it as a weed? It's a wonderful spring flower and its seeds are always a joy to watch dancing in the spring wind. I loved your poem, Brooke. You picked a great flower!
Indy :>)

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2009

Thank you, Karyn - hey, let them call it a weed - it's still sunshine yellow and pretty as all get out! LOL Brooke

Comment from Robbi Kayser-Stange

Excellent

Ah, again, bravo, bravo, bravo. I am there in the field where bursts of yellow flowers grow. what a lovely image and one that, with your approval, I shall visit often when my minds eye needs refreshing. Oh, thank you for such a visual feast. R

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2009

Thank you, Robbi - you are a wonderfully enthusiastic reviewer :-) Brooke