For the Love of Flowers
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Comment from Marienkiefer
This poem is very enchanting.
-I felt enveloped in the poem from line 5 on. This is where readers see what you see and where the enchantment begins. It builds in strength and picks up magnificence from that point on, straight through to the end.
All the best.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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This poem is very enchanting.
-I felt enveloped in the poem from line 5 on. This is where readers see what you see and where the enchantment begins. It builds in strength and picks up magnificence from that point on, straight through to the end.
All the best.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Marien.
Yes you really did get it. I wanted the reader to sense the magic and get drunk a little on the sights and sounds described within.
Best
John
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Poetry does express the beauty which birds and the bees enjoy. When I was reading your poem, I could visualize the aftereffects of the nectar being enjoyed by a hummingbird. Did you know they fly backward?
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Poetry does express the beauty which birds and the bees enjoy. When I was reading your poem, I could visualize the aftereffects of the nectar being enjoyed by a hummingbird. Did you know they fly backward?
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Haha, yes Rosemary, I know that hummingbirds fly backwards as I have witnessed this myself on many occasions in my back yard in Arizona before I moved to North Carolina.
Best
John
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was like a symphony . Truly a feast for the ears. I love how you equated the normal butterfly and bee activity to the hint of a more. This was thought provoking and lovely. Thank you for posting. Gretchen
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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This was like a symphony . Truly a feast for the ears. I love how you equated the normal butterfly and bee activity to the hint of a more. This was thought provoking and lovely. Thank you for posting. Gretchen
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Wow, thank you so much, Gretchen for your beautiful comments. They had me almost walking on clouds.
I am most grateful for the sixer too.
Best
John
Comment from amahra
Great Free Verse with only the last stanza rhyming. I liked the rhythm of the poem. I also liked the artwork you chose for your writing. It is quite playful and colorful. It showcases the poem well.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Great Free Verse with only the last stanza rhyming. I liked the rhythm of the poem. I also liked the artwork you chose for your writing. It is quite playful and colorful. It showcases the poem well.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Amahra, thank you so much for taking the time to review my work. Your most positive comments are greatly appreciated.
Best
John
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and presentation, John.
-It is good to see you.
-You wrote a very good poem with vivid imagery
that paints a good word picture of nature.
-The opening verse invites us to see the view from your garden.
-You make is sound like a magical place with
"gaily painted upturned faces"
"Wandering minstrels hummed and strummed"
-The last two verses are excellent, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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-Very nice artwork and presentation, John.
-It is good to see you.
-You wrote a very good poem with vivid imagery
that paints a good word picture of nature.
-The opening verse invites us to see the view from your garden.
-You make is sound like a magical place with
"gaily painted upturned faces"
"Wandering minstrels hummed and strummed"
-The last two verses are excellent, as well.
-A very good entry; good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Pam. Your beautiful in depth review was most heart warming. I did try to put a special magical feel into this work. I am glad you recognized it.
Also thanks again for the sixer.
Best
John
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, John. I appreciate your reply and mentioning the magical feel. It means a lot.
Comment from papa55mike
Where would our world be without bees and other pollinators? We love it when butterflies visit our gardens. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Where would our world be without bees and other pollinators? We love it when butterflies visit our gardens. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Yes, so true, Mike. Without bees and pollinators the human race would really be in trouble.
Thanks for the review
Best
John
Comment from dragonpoet
This poem uses personification well. I like that you used a different metaphor in almost every stanza to create your beautiful image of bees pollinating a colorful well bloomed garden. I especially liked the wandering minstrel metaphor.
Keep writng and stay healthy.
Good luck and stay healthly
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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This poem uses personification well. I like that you used a different metaphor in almost every stanza to create your beautiful image of bees pollinating a colorful well bloomed garden. I especially liked the wandering minstrel metaphor.
Keep writng and stay healthy.
Good luck and stay healthly
Joan
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Thank you, I do appreciate your comments.
John
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You're welcome, John.
Joan
Comment from Susan Newell
Lord,
This is such a wonderful poem about the miraculous beauty of the symbiotic love affair between plant life and the birds and the bees. I loved it when you referred to "requited love." This is truly exceptional.
Sue
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Lord,
This is such a wonderful poem about the miraculous beauty of the symbiotic love affair between plant life and the birds and the bees. I loved it when you referred to "requited love." This is truly exceptional.
Sue
Comment Written 09-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Thank you, I do appreciate your comments.
John
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:-)
Comment from leather
I like the art work--it's loose and free. Good choice. The only line in the poem that gives me pause is the one where voices are smelled--6th line. Other than that, I think this mostly a very good poem. Best of luck and have a happy summer smelling flowers.
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reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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I like the art work--it's loose and free. Good choice. The only line in the poem that gives me pause is the one where voices are smelled--6th line. Other than that, I think this mostly a very good poem. Best of luck and have a happy summer smelling flowers.
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Comment Written 08-May-2022
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to review and comment on my my work.
Comment from jessizero
This is an excellent entry for the Free Form poetry contest. You wove a tapestry of beautiful imagery here. I couldn't pick a favorite part if I had to! Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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This is an excellent entry for the Free Form poetry contest. You wove a tapestry of beautiful imagery here. I couldn't pick a favorite part if I had to! Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 08-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Thank you, I do appreciate your comments.
John
