To Destroy or To Save
One thought to be a weed heals16 total reviews
Comment from WryWriter
In reading through your portfolio, I came across this gem! I not only love the complexity of this poem's format changes, but the theme is thought provoking. (I also love your color choices.) I think the key line for me was "People miss their potential" as too many times people don't take the time to get to understand or know something, or even someone, before condemning it or them. The key line goes perfectly with the last three lines which were my favorites.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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In reading through your portfolio, I came across this gem! I not only love the complexity of this poem's format changes, but the theme is thought provoking. (I also love your color choices.) I think the key line for me was "People miss their potential" as too many times people don't take the time to get to understand or know something, or even someone, before condemning it or them. The key line goes perfectly with the last three lines which were my favorites.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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Thank you for your very detailed and supportive review. I'm glad you saw the metaphor. And thank you for the 6 stars. I consider those A+
Comment from tempeste
At last someone that appreciated those bright yellow flowers.
I had an arguement a couple of weeks ago with my brother ..he came over to pick me up and started complaining about my patch of green in the front..it was filled with dandelions /yellow flowers which he labelled as weeds that needed to be cut and eliminated..
I instead call it my golden patch ...i think they look merry and they make me happy .
I enjoyed reading your sweet poem and I agree totaly with your point of view.
You chose a beautiful pic to illustrate how charming this flower is..
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018
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At last someone that appreciated those bright yellow flowers.
I had an arguement a couple of weeks ago with my brother ..he came over to pick me up and started complaining about my patch of green in the front..it was filled with dandelions /yellow flowers which he labelled as weeds that needed to be cut and eliminated..
I instead call it my golden patch ...i think they look merry and they make me happy .
I enjoyed reading your sweet poem and I agree totaly with your point of view.
You chose a beautiful pic to illustrate how charming this flower is..
Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2018
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I was so pleased to read your review. I'm happy to know there is another lover and preserver of dandelions. I do not understand why people mind them. They give such cheer and delight.
Comment from meeshu
I like this poem(s) a lot, liz. great with its loose form and whimsical language. I concur with your thoughts on weeds. they are the native plant, in most yards they are the only plants that belong there.........meeshu
reply by the author on 20-May-2018
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I like this poem(s) a lot, liz. great with its loose form and whimsical language. I concur with your thoughts on weeds. they are the native plant, in most yards they are the only plants that belong there.........meeshu
Comment Written 20-May-2018
reply by the author on 20-May-2018
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Thank you for your affirming review. I'm glad you like dandelions and my poem.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Actually, dandelions are part of the same family as sunflowers. I love them, although I've never been able to eat them, as healthy as they are - too bitter. But your poem rocks. Best of luck in the booth.
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Actually, dandelions are part of the same family as sunflowers. I love them, although I've never been able to eat them, as healthy as they are - too bitter. But your poem rocks. Best of luck in the booth.
Comment Written 18-May-2018
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Thank you for your enthusiastic review. I'm glad you like it. I cookthe greens in some water in the microwave. I add onions, ham and a splash of maple syrup...yum. The blossom is not bitter. Dunk it in pancake mix and it is a very rich little pancake. I can only handle one or two.
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Oh wow - thanks! Maybe I will try that!
Comment from Artasylum
Well I subscribe to you vision on dandelions. Any thing that flowers makes me smile. Great job on your poem. Image perfect. Forms are fun. Looking forward. yours, diana
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Well I subscribe to you vision on dandelions. Any thing that flowers makes me smile. Great job on your poem. Image perfect. Forms are fun. Looking forward. yours, diana
Comment Written 18-May-2018
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Thank you for your inspired review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from kiwijenny
I LOVE DANDELIONS. we should join a club..dandelions anonymous...the D A
They have great cleansing properties for the liver.
Well penned ...roses are cool too.
God bless
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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I LOVE DANDELIONS. we should join a club..dandelions anonymous...the D A
They have great cleansing properties for the liver.
Well penned ...roses are cool too.
God bless
Comment Written 18-May-2018
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Thank you for your fun review. Great idea.. an internet group for DA. I just froze some of my cooked greens. So I'll have some later. But boy, they overflowing pan of uncooked ones certainly diminishes disappointedly. I use scissors & cut just above the blossom buds, so then they can be there for the bees and for my enjoyment. My mother & I would go digging them up on Mother's Day. The other day when I was harvesting them, I said, "Ma, why didn't we think of this. But it was a time I will always treasure.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 'Multi-Form Madness' writing prompt.
Well written, your verse flows smoothly through the various forms.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the 'Multi-Form Madness' writing prompt.
Well written, your verse flows smoothly through the various forms.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 18-May-2018
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Thank you for your affirming review. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from Mary Hollingsworth
Very beautiful color of yellow for the dandelions and it brightens up and makes cheerful the reading of it. All the roses and the dandelions are beautiful and are therapeutic for the mind, body and soul
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Very beautiful color of yellow for the dandelions and it brightens up and makes cheerful the reading of it. All the roses and the dandelions are beautiful and are therapeutic for the mind, body and soul
Comment Written 18-May-2018
reply by the author on 18-May-2018
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Ah Mary, thank you for your inspired review. I'm glad you appreciated it.
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My pleasure
Comment from lyenochka
You make a great argument with four different types of poetry to say it! Yes, I agree there are merits to dandelions but there are just too many of them!
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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You make a great argument with four different types of poetry to say it! Yes, I agree there are merits to dandelions but there are just too many of them!
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thank you for your amusing review. I'm glad you appreciated it.
Comment from Beck Fenton
What mother hasn't received a beautiful bouquet of freshly picked dandelions? Who of us hasn't blown the seeds and felt the magic that comes from Mother Nature Herself? And the tangy greens are delightful in the spring.
Your poem with the bright artwork is lovely and a tribute to weeds everywhere.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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What mother hasn't received a beautiful bouquet of freshly picked dandelions? Who of us hasn't blown the seeds and felt the magic that comes from Mother Nature Herself? And the tangy greens are delightful in the spring.
Your poem with the bright artwork is lovely and a tribute to weeds everywhere.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I'm glad you got to read this...I had added a Haiku to the mish mash...thank you for the cheerful review
