Comment from tempeste

Excellent

Ciao!

I prefer to admire flowers outside in a garden.

It's a shame many cut and put their garden flowers in a vase (that often is left then without enough water)

In the house one can use dried flowers that are very decorative. And you can use essences to give them scent.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2021

Thank you. I agree with you, however, if you are not lucky enough to have a garden then a flowering pot plant is nice. But it is also nice to receive a bunch of flowers.

reply by tempeste on 11-Oct-2021

It?s okay to receive a bunch of flowers if it s only a yearly event .. otherwise your suggestion of a pot plant is by far preferable.

Ciao!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Leaving our cut flowers in stagnant water is cruel when we have access to clean water and as you say it is just neglect, be we are the losers as the flowers don't stay fresh for long, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2021

Thank you, and yes they don't last that long, but deserve attention during their shortened life. They give so much pleasure.

Comment from Mama Baer

Excellent

What a great idea for this theme. Your few words paint such a sad picture in my mind! I have seen a few empty vases in my time and feel so sorry for the flowers! Nice piece.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021

Thank you.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 3-7-5, Wasted Beauty, has the right set up and creates a scene of beauty ignored and the resulting diminishing of its glory.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thank you Bill

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Good play on words in your satori.

Your poem is short, succinct and descriptive. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Good imagery.

Gypsy

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks for your positive comments

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

It is a waste and many don't appreciate them, I suppose. I water and care for mine. It's a daily pleasure to have even the smallest bloom in my house.

Sending you my best today as always, and best regards for the upcoming contest,
Sally :))

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks Sally. It is a waste not to.

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

Your poem brought forth a vivid image of neglected beauty. I agree. Why bother to cut flowers and put them in a vase if you're just going to let them wilt. Sadly, so many do the same thing with children. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks Mary.

reply by Mary Shifman on 08-Oct-2021

You are welcome.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Your poem does speak of wasted beauty but it also speaks of neglect. If anything worthwhile is to be maintained, observation and effort need to be on-going. Well written. Good wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks Wendy, totally agree.

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

I can certainly see the wilted flowers in a crystal vase. One wonders why the neglect. Flowers, especially if they have been given as a gift, are wonderful to receive and lovely to look at. Well done.

Have a blessed evening.
Tom

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks Tom. Totally agree. Enjoy your evening too. I am off to bed.

reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021

Thanks Tom, enjoy yours too. I am off to bed.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I agree, if one puts flowers in a vase, then take care of them. Your contest entry is in good form. Your syllable count is correct per line. I enjoyed reading your descriptive words.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021

Thanks Jan for your positive words.