Spring Thirst
When Spring showers are overdue.33 total reviews
Comment from MAMONIA
I am so happy to have looked you up and found your poetry.
This is superb! You are truly talented.
I have been making collections of my poetry and am in the process of self-publishing on Amazon. It is a difficult experience, but thankfully, I have help.
Have you published your poetry collection?
I wish you continued success.
Marie
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2021
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I am so happy to have looked you up and found your poetry.
This is superb! You are truly talented.
I have been making collections of my poetry and am in the process of self-publishing on Amazon. It is a difficult experience, but thankfully, I have help.
Have you published your poetry collection?
I wish you continued success.
Marie
Comment Written 27-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Marie, for this outstanding review and your high praise. No, I have not published my poetry collection. Good luck with your book. Rod
Comment from nomi338
As a somewhat failed gardener, I thank God for the rain. I have found that ground water is not nearly as good for grass, flowers or vegetables as rain water. I do believe that there are nutriments in rain water that are absent from ground water. So yes, the plants will indeed be alright.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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As a somewhat failed gardener, I thank God for the rain. I have found that ground water is not nearly as good for grass, flowers or vegetables as rain water. I do believe that there are nutriments in rain water that are absent from ground water. So yes, the plants will indeed be alright.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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My wife is the gardener in our family, and she would agree with you that RAIN is so much more beneficial than ground water. Many thanks for sharing my poem. Rod
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Rod, very well written, interesting poem and I am not surprised that you won the writing prompt. It is amusing as well as beautiful to read. Absolutely lovely picture. CONGRATULATIONS - Regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Hello Rod, very well written, interesting poem and I am not surprised that you won the writing prompt. It is amusing as well as beautiful to read. Absolutely lovely picture. CONGRATULATIONS - Regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 18-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Hi, Dorothy. I am delighted you enjoyed my poem and I truly appreciate your kind praise. Thank you also for the congrats. Rod
Comment from RGstar
Oh, this is well written, and deserves more stars than I have. I just scrolled down and saw it won a competition. So very well deserved. There are parts of this that are exquisitely excellent.
Well done.
My best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Oh, this is well written, and deserves more stars than I have. I just scrolled down and saw it won a competition. So very well deserved. There are parts of this that are exquisitely excellent.
Well done.
My best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 18-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, RGstar, for sharing my poem and your high praise. Rod
Comment from Patty Palmer
Your poem is very descriptive and I could follow along easily. I could just see the sprouts and blossoms moving slowly to the top of the soil, peeking out with relief from the water. The rain coming that way an added blessing. Good job!
Patty
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Your poem is very descriptive and I could follow along easily. I could just see the sprouts and blossoms moving slowly to the top of the soil, peeking out with relief from the water. The rain coming that way an added blessing. Good job!
Patty
Comment Written 18-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Patty, for sharing my poem. I am very pleased you could easily envision what the Speaker was doing for the plants. Rod
Comment from Gloria ....
This is just the thing to bring in the spring. Superb imagery here, particularly enjoyed the parched earth getting to experience the groan of the faucet. One always hopes water comes out.
You've got a way with words and have written a fine poem here. Congratulations on a well-earned win. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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This is just the thing to bring in the spring. Superb imagery here, particularly enjoyed the parched earth getting to experience the groan of the faucet. One always hopes water comes out.
You've got a way with words and have written a fine poem here. Congratulations on a well-earned win. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 18-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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I am quite flattered by your high praise, Gloria. Thank you very much for sharing my poem and the congrats. Rod
Comment from l.raven
Hi Rod, the weather is crazy everywhere my
sweet friend...
Winter is going out like a lion...and is still
going out...and where my brother lives...
is bone dry...the only water on the ground...
is where I washed my car...
but April showers will bring May flowers...
I love your poem...and love this picture...so very
nicely written...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Hi Rod, the weather is crazy everywhere my
sweet friend...
Winter is going out like a lion...and is still
going out...and where my brother lives...
is bone dry...the only water on the ground...
is where I washed my car...
but April showers will bring May flowers...
I love your poem...and love this picture...so very
nicely written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 17-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Hi, Linda. We are fortunate to be getting showers where I live, and the daffodils are about to burst. Thank you so much for sharing my poem and your kind praise. Rod
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your so welcome Rod...love xxoo
Comment from Anne Johnston
Congratulations on winning this contest. You have written a beautiful poem. I like your reference to Dickens "Like orphans starved in Dickens' book.
"Oh, please!" they beg. "May I have more?"
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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Congratulations on winning this contest. You have written a beautiful poem. I like your reference to Dickens "Like orphans starved in Dickens' book.
"Oh, please!" they beg. "May I have more?"
Comment Written 17-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2021
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I am delighted you enjoyed my allusion to OLIVER TWIST, Anne. Many thanks for sharing my poem and your congrats. Rod
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You are welcome
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You are welcome
Comment from karenina
I just LOVE this poem! Love the rhyme scheme, love the beautiful image you chose to adorn your work...love the images that rise from the poem and make me smile...
"The wilting plants all plead with me
to act as Nature's hired man.
A faucet groans from long disuse
as I fill up my sprinkling can."
That's my favorite stanza. The point when man and nature intersect, each filling a need for the other!
Clever Dicken's reference as well!
The meter is so smooth it flows down the page as softly as a spring rain... how fitting!
Well done!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
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I just LOVE this poem! Love the rhyme scheme, love the beautiful image you chose to adorn your work...love the images that rise from the poem and make me smile...
"The wilting plants all plead with me
to act as Nature's hired man.
A faucet groans from long disuse
as I fill up my sprinkling can."
That's my favorite stanza. The point when man and nature intersect, each filling a need for the other!
Clever Dicken's reference as well!
The meter is so smooth it flows down the page as softly as a spring rain... how fitting!
Well done!
Karenina
Comment Written 17-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
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Karenina, you just made my day with your rhapsodic response to my poem. I am thrilled you LOVE it so much. It was fun to write and I so appreciate your high praise. Many thanks! Rod
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Spring Thirst
by RodG
Congratulations! I can see why you won the contest. Flowers do get very thirsty in winter :) great imagery. Your poem flows well. The structure makes sense. It draws on emotions. it presents strong images.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
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Spring Thirst
by RodG
Congratulations! I can see why you won the contest. Flowers do get very thirsty in winter :) great imagery. Your poem flows well. The structure makes sense. It draws on emotions. it presents strong images.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2021
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Thank you very much, Gypsy, for your kind praise of my poem and the congrats. Rod
