Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, Paul, I really liked this poem for the contest. It's so well written and it is so spot on. When we are in love, we look for whatever sign that it is returned. Good luck in the contest with this sweet poem. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Ulla. It tied for second place. I thought it was one of my better ones.

reply by Ulla on 07-May-2023

I'm pleased for you. It was well deserved.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is a brilliant entry for the contest dear Paul! Well written and nicely done. I think this is a strong contender.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings with hugs and kisses,
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks fore the review, Rebekka. I tied for second.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

This and one other entry gave me pause to wonder if kids still pull petals asking those to questions ... does he love me or does he not. Might be the better way of choosing a mate since 1 in 2 marriages don't last.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

That's a good one, Tom. I guess you should have used that method first time around.

Comment from Zoe Webb

Excellent

I really liked this. You have some great lines in here, including:
I wonder if he is the one,
Or will it just be hit and run?
The styling is solid, and I love your image choice. I do find the narrator of the poem to be really naïve (maybe a child?) about relationships. :)

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Zoe. Are you trying to tell me that the daisy method does not really work???

reply by Zoe Webb on 07-May-2023

LOL!

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Very smooth in both metre and rhyme, and well crafted from beginning to end, staying true to the theme required. The presentation is excellent as well. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Wendy. Do you have daisies in Australia?

reply by Wendy G on 07-May-2023

Yes, we do, plenty of daisies, and some "paper daisies" and "everlasting daisies" (wildflowers). I love them, and have them in my garden . Mass planting look great and the little ones canpick them for their mothers.
W

Comment from Mario PIERRE

Excellent

Lovely and charming poem. It reads like a youthful love and questioning the other's motive. Again, the childish response will be the petals counting and revealing. I love the whole ingenuous tone and the purity of the entire work. Great job!

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Mario. With the divorce rate being so high, maybe this method should be used more often.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

As children we really believed what the pulling of petals foretold. However, the speaker here is an adult and still believes that. A well composed story line with a cute ending.

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Shari. This method is tried and true.

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

That's really cute and well composed. We know that the daisy is the best way to find out about love! Your poem is easy reading; the picture adds to the work. Good luck in the contest! Evi

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Evi. You are one of a few who agree with the daisy method.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not writing prompt contest.


The rhymes and meter are not forced and they flow well. I remember pulling daisy petals... he loves me he loves me not... :) it is something many of us do. Believing in a little magic is alright.

the structure makes sense, it draws on emotions and it presents strong images.

Good luck.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Gypsy. I think we all have pulled a few daisy petals.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Oh my gosh! How often did I do this as a young teen? I wonder if anyone still does? The nostalgia this poem brings is only excelled by your clever verse...

"I wonder if he is the one,
Or will it just be hit and run?"

(I laughed out loud)

So, did you ever discard the flower and pick another if the answer wasn't what you'd hoped?


I did!

Karenina

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks, Karenina. Yes. Many times I had to try a second or third time.

reply by karenina on 07-May-2023

It does my heart good to know we young women were not the only ones doing this!