For the Love of Flowers
In the mood40 total reviews
Comment from Write Right Writer
Greetings...
Congratulations are in order for this is excellent work. Well done!
Too often, poets view the freedom granted by free verse poetry (no requirements for structure, format, rhythm, meter, or rhyme) as license to abandon focus and discipline in their words; as an excuse for mediocrity. You have not done so in the least.
Strong, clear theme. Focused content. Natural flow. Comfortable pace. Outstanding!
Your word choices and phrases were visual, evocative, and powerful. And your metaphors were... PHENOMENAL
- Gaily painted upturned faces
- Fragrant muted singing voices
- Busy bumbling winged admirers
- Honey-breathed surrogate lovers
- Great bright sea, ocean of colour
- Wandering minstrels hummed and strummed
- Pollen bedecked dancers swaying rythmically
Be still my beating heart. Thank you for writing and sharing this outstanding poem with us. Kudos to you!
PS - I believe the proper spelling is "rhythmically"
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Greetings...
Congratulations are in order for this is excellent work. Well done!
Too often, poets view the freedom granted by free verse poetry (no requirements for structure, format, rhythm, meter, or rhyme) as license to abandon focus and discipline in their words; as an excuse for mediocrity. You have not done so in the least.
Strong, clear theme. Focused content. Natural flow. Comfortable pace. Outstanding!
Your word choices and phrases were visual, evocative, and powerful. And your metaphors were... PHENOMENAL
- Gaily painted upturned faces
- Fragrant muted singing voices
- Busy bumbling winged admirers
- Honey-breathed surrogate lovers
- Great bright sea, ocean of colour
- Wandering minstrels hummed and strummed
- Pollen bedecked dancers swaying rythmically
Be still my beating heart. Thank you for writing and sharing this outstanding poem with us. Kudos to you!
PS - I believe the proper spelling is "rhythmically"
Blessings...
Curt (WRW)
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Wow, what a beautiful review you have written here my friend. I am truly humbled, Curt, by your most generous words. Am I poet yet? I constantly ask myself. I have tinkered for some time with verse. For this poem I did feel something special and it was received well.
Thank you so much for the sixer very much appreciated too.
All the very best
John
Comment from Wendy G
This is a beautiful reflection of the diverse beauty, colour and fragrance of a garden. It celebrates the sights, scents and sounds of nature busily at work to bring pleasure and productivity to all. Lovely writing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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This is a beautiful reflection of the diverse beauty, colour and fragrance of a garden. It celebrates the sights, scents and sounds of nature busily at work to bring pleasure and productivity to all. Lovely writing.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Wendy, thanks for your wonderful comments. So pleased that you enjoyed it.
Best
John
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, I almost thought this was a rhyming poem, it is so satiny-smooth -- well done indeed! And the imagery it evokes is wonderful -- scents and sounds, colors and emotion. Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Wow, I almost thought this was a rhyming poem, it is so satiny-smooth -- well done indeed! And the imagery it evokes is wonderful -- scents and sounds, colors and emotion. Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Dawn, for your wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated.
Best
John
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It was my pleasure. :)
Comment from Brandon Clark
Very nice poem. Flows great and the passion for gardening is vivid in the readers mind thanks to your choice of words and the way you wrote it, overall. Great job! Thank you for sharing your obvious passion for this hobby! It is "spot on"
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Very nice poem. Flows great and the passion for gardening is vivid in the readers mind thanks to your choice of words and the way you wrote it, overall. Great job! Thank you for sharing your obvious passion for this hobby! It is "spot on"
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Brandon, your comments are greatly appreciated.
John
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written Free Form poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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This is a very well written Free Form poem you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Teri, your comments are greatly appreciated.
John
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Your garden here is buzzing with life and colour, fragrance and dance as the flowers and wildlife put on an exquisite show of activity, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Your garden here is buzzing with life and colour, fragrance and dance as the flowers and wildlife put on an exquisite show of activity, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Dolly, so glad you enjoyed this. I had fun writing it
John x
Comment from Renata Carmen
A beautiful poem inspired by one the greatest muses -- Mother Nature! You did a wonderful job of painting a vibrant, sun-soaked picture in my mind's eye, and now I think I'll go outside for a little stroll ;) Cheers!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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A beautiful poem inspired by one the greatest muses -- Mother Nature! You did a wonderful job of painting a vibrant, sun-soaked picture in my mind's eye, and now I think I'll go outside for a little stroll ;) Cheers!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Renata, for the lovely words. I hope your stroll turned out to be an enjoyable one.
John
Comment from jacquelyn popp
This was a beautifully written poem. The descriptive word mad it very enjoyable to read, and the imagery was well done. The illustration went perfectly with your poem. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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This was a beautifully written poem. The descriptive word mad it very enjoyable to read, and the imagery was well done. The illustration went perfectly with your poem. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Jacquelyn, I am delighted you enjoyed my little poem. I had a lot fun writing it.
Best
John
Comment from nomi338
Your brilliant description of the love affair that takes place in the Spring between insects and the flowers they pollinate is very welcome as we descend into the Autumn doldrums that precede the onset of Winter. I never really saw the process as clearly as you presented it. I will probably never view the process in the same way again.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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Your brilliant description of the love affair that takes place in the Spring between insects and the flowers they pollinate is very welcome as we descend into the Autumn doldrums that precede the onset of Winter. I never really saw the process as clearly as you presented it. I will probably never view the process in the same way again.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much, Nomi.
Your encouraging words and positive review is very much appreciated. So glad I could help ease the burden of of Autumn.
Best
John
Comment from mermaids
Your use of words shows how magical and enchanted a garden can be. I like your descriptions of the hummingbirds and bees. "The soft drone of happy nectar gatherers" is a vivid line that appeals to the senses.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Your use of words shows how magical and enchanted a garden can be. I like your descriptions of the hummingbirds and bees. "The soft drone of happy nectar gatherers" is a vivid line that appeals to the senses.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Mermaids, so glad you enjoyed my poem.
Best
John
