Comment from Heather Burroughs

Excellent

Although it isn't your picture it goes perfectly with your poem. Your poem is exactly what Louisiana is all year around lol great work. Many blessings to you

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022

Thanks agian, Heather. I feel sorry for those allergic to cottonwood fluffs who live there.
Joan

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello DragonPoet, a timely poem. Your poem reads and flows well and asks questions we all have been thinking about. Of note:

Allergy season's sting
(It sting's indeed. Get the tissues out.)

Well chosen, inspirational photo. A pleasure to read. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022

Thanks for the kind comments and high rating.
dp

Comment from lindafisher

Excellent

The weather here in Britain is very confusing. We are in the midst of a wet and windy storm. Last week was calm and spring like. I have never seen cottonwood. I would like to see your picture. linda.fisher12@aol.com

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022

Linda,
Thanks for reading and reviewing. The cottonwood seeds float in the spring breeze as little white fluff balls. They cause a lot of woe to allergy sufferers.
Joan

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

Yes, good question! One day I'm sitting on my porch in a short-sleeved muumuu reading; the next I'm inside bundled up. I can also relate to the rest of your poem, since I'm hit by SPRING allergies in mid- to late February, long before spring.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022

Thanks for reading and reviewing. I hope your alergies aren't too bad.
Joan

reply by Janice Canerdy on 15-Feb-2022

They'll be gone by the time most people's symptoms hit. :-)

Comment from Gee

Excellent

Very nice picture poem. You should do a contest.

Yes, mother nature has its own ways. I went from the south at 80 to up north at -1 in a couple hours...brrrr

Thanks for posting your work.
Gee

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022

Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem, Gee.
Joan

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are interesting, clear and creative. I thought
about these words and how I was confused if it was winter or spring!
The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is great and compliments
these words.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks, harmony, for the kind comments and high rating.
Joan

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Good

I enjoyed your poem, especially the imagery you created. You captured the mood of the photo very well. Your pace was perfect here. Do you have more work on this site? I'll recommend you to my friends.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the good review, R L. Yes, I have many poems and a couple of short stories on this site. Thanks for recommending my work to friends.
Joan

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

I think this picture is fine and perfect for your poem. I live in Michigan so all we have around here is lots and lots of snow. Where are these cottonwoods you mention in the writing? Nicely done.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks for the review. The cottonwoods I writte about are all around my house in Minnesota. I live on the edge of a wild animalp reserve and protected wetland
dp

Comment from Eunice Amero

Exceptional

Yes mother nature might get confused because of the climate change. Then things will change as the Lord is ready to return. Good job. Thanks for sharing. Good luck

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022

Thanks again for reading my work and give my six stars. Both are much appreciated
Joan

reply by Eunice Amero on 14-Feb-2022

You are very welcome. Like your name l had a sister who's name was Jian. Her brain stop growing so she had to stop school when she was 8. She passed away last fall. Take care

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I have seen the cottonwood snow, DP. You did a good job with your poem about it and the allergies that follow. I also like the lines about is it Winter or Spring. Yes, weather can be fickle. The picture is a good pairing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2021

Thanks, Jan, for the kind words and generous rating. I am glad you liked it.
Joan