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By the Garden Shed

A Swap Quatrain: Of Love and Remembrance

69 total reviews 
Comment from Willie P. Smith
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This is beautiful. The way you describe the flowers makes me feel I can
see and small them. Your poem rhymes well and is very understandable.
I see no reason to correct anything. Very well done.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    Hello Willie!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
    So very pleased my words resonated with you!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from lance michaels
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I don't know much about flowers, but looking at your pictures of hollyhocks I can see that they are quite nice. Your post reminded me of my late grandmother, toiling in her flowerbeds. Thank you for reviving those memories!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020

Comment from pharp
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Diane,

This is such a beautifully written poem, an amazing read. Excellent rhyming scheme with a very smooth flow. Thanks for sharing the
video, simply breathtaking.

Blessings...Portia

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    Hello Portia!
    So very pleased you enjoyed!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very beautiful and well written Swap Quatrain you have penned about the beautiful Holly Hocks by the garden shed. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery also. This made my heart happy as I read this and looked at the lovely photo! love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    So pleased you enjoyed, Teri!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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This is a beautiful garden displaying one of the plants that no garden should be without. The text provided a wonderful tribute to the Hollyhock, and its delights.
The ease of transmission by seeds explains why here in Europe we often find small clumps of the plant outside the garden, in sheltered corners down the paths and alleys we used to walk in normal times. It really us a most surprising plant.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    Hello Katherine!
    So pleased you enjoyed!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from RPSaxena
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Hello MRS. KT,
It's a nice piece of Biographical Poetry having impressive phraseology, enchanting flow throughout from the beginning to the end with lovely rhyming scheme, and transparently depicting its theme.
The last stanza is particularly noteworthy.
Picture and Video enhance depth and beauty of the poem.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    Hello RP!
    So pleased my words resonated with you!

    Thank you!
    diane
reply by RPSaxena on 21-Apr-2020
    Mrs.KT, Most Welcome!
    With best wishes,
    ~ RP
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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That was really lovely, Diane, I love hollyhocks, too. I see this this is a true story, I think that wonderful, to pass the seeds down the generations. A permanent reminder of your loved ones. Your poem was beautiful, the swap line slipped in nicely, and the whole was a pleasure to read. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
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I dearly love hollyhocks, my friend. I had some when I moved into my house many years ago. My ex killed them along with rhubarb and many perennials that were there when we moved in. One of the many reasons he became and ex. A beautiful poem and gorgeous artwork, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020

Comment from The_Boy_Whodunnit
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I really like the format that this poem is written in, it took me a while to work out what was going on, I think because it flowed and moved so rhythmically I didn't spot it at first. Some wonderful language used to help describe what is going on, and the last few lines about passing on the joy I really like, too.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020

Comment from judiverse
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This is beautiful, and it reminds me of my grandmother, who also loved hollyhocks. You write about something that is so familiar; yet it leaves many wonderful memories. You remind us that these traditions are carried on through generations. Thus, the hollyhocks live as well as the memories. Excellent job with your swap lines. They fit in so smoothly in each stanza. Lovely picture of the hollyhocks. judi

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2020
    Hello Judi!
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
    I have carried on so many of my mother's traditions...She passed away in 2007, but she is always with me...
    So very pleased you enjoyed!

    Hoping you are safe and well!
    Thank you!
    diane