Poems By AnnieDawn
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Heat Wave"My book of poems and stories
18 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
Your ABC form captures clearly the barrenness of the heat wave. The displaced bee and butterfly show the lack of greenery and a garden. I hope next year brings rain and a flourishing garden for you.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Your ABC form captures clearly the barrenness of the heat wave. The displaced bee and butterfly show the lack of greenery and a garden. I hope next year brings rain and a flourishing garden for you.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your review. I finally have seen one homey bee in a squash flower. The first this year. I may have a late small crop after all.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Heat Wave
by AnnieDawn
Hello, Annie,
Great entry for the ABC Poetry Contest. You did a good job including a, b, c, d. Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Heat Wave
by AnnieDawn
Hello, Annie,
Great entry for the ABC Poetry Contest. You did a good job including a, b, c, d. Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
Comment Written 21-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and your thoughtful comments.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are alarming, clear and creative. I pondered on the
theme of this poem. Thank you for the author's notes - they explain even more about the hear. The poem flows and connects.
Hope you are having a great day!
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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The author's words are alarming, clear and creative. I pondered on the
theme of this poem. Thank you for the author's notes - they explain even more about the hear. The poem flows and connects.
Hope you are having a great day!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and your thoughtful comments.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
We often wax poetic about the beauties of nature; there's that other, not-so-lovely side: the blistering heat, sub-zero temps, floods, tsunamis--the list goes on and on. Your poem vividly describes that garden-murdering side of nature.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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We often wax poetic about the beauties of nature; there's that other, not-so-lovely side: the blistering heat, sub-zero temps, floods, tsunamis--the list goes on and on. Your poem vividly describes that garden-murdering side of nature.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and your thoughtful comments.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Same here. Weeks of 100+ temps--no rain. The only plants growing are those that people spend major $$$$$ on the keep alive. I enjoyed your poem although it is poignant, Annie. Good job on the requirements of the contest. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Same here. Weeks of 100+ temps--no rain. The only plants growing are those that people spend major $$$$$ on the keep alive. I enjoyed your poem although it is poignant, Annie. Good job on the requirements of the contest. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. Ne bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees aaround. Have not had to set one jellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
Comment from LisaMay
Your ABC poem tells of a troubling situation that is becoming more prevalent. At first i thought i might enjoy your poem, because it is wintry down in the southern hemisphere where i live and a touch of heat would be nice, but not to the detriment of bees and butterflies. The cycles of nature are so important.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Your ABC poem tells of a troubling situation that is becoming more prevalent. At first i thought i might enjoy your poem, because it is wintry down in the southern hemisphere where i live and a touch of heat would be nice, but not to the detriment of bees and butterflies. The cycles of nature are so important.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. No bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees around. Have not had to set one yellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
Comment from Mastery
You're right Annie, I have not seen any bees either. Hmm. Funny how we take things for granted, eh? We have had more 90 degree days this year than anytime I can ever remember. I liked these lines in particular:
"Both bee and butterfly have been dispelled
Cheating both lawn and garden, which are gone."
Good job, Annie. :) Bob
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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You're right Annie, I have not seen any bees either. Hmm. Funny how we take things for granted, eh? We have had more 90 degree days this year than anytime I can ever remember. I liked these lines in particular:
"Both bee and butterfly have been dispelled
Cheating both lawn and garden, which are gone."
Good job, Annie. :) Bob
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. No bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees around. Have not had to set one yellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
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Wow! that is strange isn't it? Bob
Comment from Colin John
Hi A very good and very hot ABC contest entry, I have no observational points of change and would not want to suggest anything as it is spot on. Cheers Colin
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Hi A very good and very hot ABC contest entry, I have no observational points of change and would not want to suggest anything as it is spot on. Cheers Colin
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. No bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees around. Have not had to set one yellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
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Interesting and sad as they have done the same over here in England, hardly any, I believe the airwaves being transmitted from the 5G is the only answer.I have a bees nest in my garden and not hardly any to be seen.
Comment from royowen
The troubling thing is where have all the bees gone, which is quite terrifying as it is, and the heatwaves are getting worse, insects seem to be missing too. A beautifully written ABC poem Annie. Well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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The troubling thing is where have all the bees gone, which is quite terrifying as it is, and the heatwaves are getting worse, insects seem to be missing too. A beautifully written ABC poem Annie. Well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. No bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees around. Have not had to set one yellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
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It?s a worry
Comment from Lulube
you have given great imagery for this heat wave and it's destruction on the plants. It's hard to watch those that were a luscious green foliage in Spring turn to more brown than green. I'm putting in more succulents next year!!
lulube
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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you have given great imagery for this heat wave and it's destruction on the plants. It's hard to watch those that were a luscious green foliage in Spring turn to more brown than green. I'm putting in more succulents next year!!
lulube
Comment Written 20-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Out of hundreds of blossoms there is only one squash in my garden. No bees to pollinate. They have disappeared. Yet I see many bee hives in the area. Just no bees around. Have not had to set one yellow jacket trap. They are gone too.
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well I'll tell ya a little secret, you find a little soft feather, not a long coarse feather and you become the bee. You go in middle of day 12-3pm, better that no kids are home to disrupt you, and you start tickling the center of the blossom, better when the petals are extended backwards and pistol and stamens are in full view. the pollen will stick . to the feather, so make sure there is some on it before you go to another blossom, then tickle the next one but make sure you are transferring pollen, and so on and so on. It .actually works
lulube
