The Last Rose of Summer
A sonnet22 total reviews
Comment from Terry Broxson
Rod, as a long-time English teacher and poet, I know you are familiar with the poem of the same title by Thomas Moore. I do love his poem. Your sonnet does a nice job of reminding us to stop and see and smell the roses. Terry.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
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Rod, as a long-time English teacher and poet, I know you are familiar with the poem of the same title by Thomas Moore. I do love his poem. Your sonnet does a nice job of reminding us to stop and see and smell the roses. Terry.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
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Hi, Terry. I must confess I had never read Moore?s poem until today. Wow! The similarities between his and mine astound me. Many thanks for sharing MY sonnet and turning me on to Moore. Rod
Comment from r. xmas
Hello
Your photo is beautiful
would this poem be considered an ode to the last rose in the garden about to wither away.
that's what I think it's about I like this poem it flow easy and you can imagine how each line in your head because you used lots of imagery
Great work
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
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Hello
Your photo is beautiful
would this poem be considered an ode to the last rose in the garden about to wither away.
that's what I think it's about I like this poem it flow easy and you can imagine how each line in your head because you used lots of imagery
Great work
Comment Written 30-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, r.xmas, for your kind praise of my sonnet and those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Spitfire
The narrator celebrates the beauty of a rose but laments its brief life span. Good metaphor with queen and reign. Finally he advises the reader to slow down and enjoy that beauty which is brief. Reminds me of
Gather ye rosebuds while you may...
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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The narrator celebrates the beauty of a rose but laments its brief life span. Good metaphor with queen and reign. Finally he advises the reader to slow down and enjoy that beauty which is brief. Reminds me of
Gather ye rosebuds while you may...
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Spitfire, for your wonderful review of my sonnet and those generous stars. Rod
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nice ode to the Rose like these lines the best
But you have filled the yard with pomp and grace,
A stately queen despite your too-short reign.
Your sweet bouquet, though now there's little trace,
Had wafted boldly through this rare domain.
Since Beauty blossoms swiftly, swiftly dies,
Let us reduce our pace and use our eyes.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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nice ode to the Rose like these lines the best
But you have filled the yard with pomp and grace,
A stately queen despite your too-short reign.
Your sweet bouquet, though now there's little trace,
Had wafted boldly through this rare domain.
Since Beauty blossoms swiftly, swiftly dies,
Let us reduce our pace and use our eyes.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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I am delighted you enjoyed my sonnet, especially those lines, Jake. Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from Eleri
This is a well written sonnet with good rhyming and a lovely constant rhythm throughout. It reads well and the photo is great too. I would however, change your last but one line slightly as the repeat of two 'swiftly''s directly after each other doesn't quite work for me. I would have said something like 'since that which swiftly blossoms swiftly dies.'
Eleri
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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This is a well written sonnet with good rhyming and a lovely constant rhythm throughout. It reads well and the photo is great too. I would however, change your last but one line slightly as the repeat of two 'swiftly''s directly after each other doesn't quite work for me. I would have said something like 'since that which swiftly blossoms swiftly dies.'
Eleri
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Eleri, for your high praise of my sonnet. I especially appreciate your suggestion. I definitely will consider your phrasing of that line. Rod
Comment from zanya
Just love it - a Sonnet to the proverbial 'Last Rose of Summer', telling of the sheer joy of having a rose in our garden and the sensory delights it brings to us - a real treat! enhanced by a personal pic.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Just love it - a Sonnet to the proverbial 'Last Rose of Summer', telling of the sheer joy of having a rose in our garden and the sensory delights it brings to us - a real treat! enhanced by a personal pic.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Hi, Zanya. I am very pleased you love my sonnet and picture. I also appreciate those six bright stars. Thank you very much. Rod
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
As much as I hate summer and love fall and winter, this is a sad poem as I love the beautiful flowers that come with the season.
A lovely way to use the rose to say goodbye to summer. I really like the last line, which is a poetic form of "stop and smell the roses".
Beautiful photo, as well.
Embrace fall!
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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As much as I hate summer and love fall and winter, this is a sad poem as I love the beautiful flowers that come with the season.
A lovely way to use the rose to say goodbye to summer. I really like the last line, which is a poetic form of "stop and smell the roses".
Beautiful photo, as well.
Embrace fall!
xo
Pam
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Pam, for your wonderful praise of my sonnet. Just today my wife and I were sitting on the wishing the flowers in the garden could last much longer. Rod
Comment from Mrs. KT
Wishing I had six stars to affix on your exceptionally well-crafted sonnet, Rod!
I love its plaintive tone.
And as an avid gardener, I surely understand the emotion that seeing the last rose of summer elicits.
Thank you for sharing!
Beautifully-rendered...
diane
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Wishing I had six stars to affix on your exceptionally well-crafted sonnet, Rod!
I love its plaintive tone.
And as an avid gardener, I surely understand the emotion that seeing the last rose of summer elicits.
Thank you for sharing!
Beautifully-rendered...
diane
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Diane, for your terrific review of my sonnet. My wife is an avid gardener and today I spent the afternoon wishing the flowers she cultivated didn?t have to die. Rod
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A lovely message here, Rod! I love that last line and your whole verse is so sweet and poignant as you personify the rose and demonstrate your appreciation and gratitude, never being over sentimental but just spot-on. A beautiful sonnet! Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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A lovely message here, Rod! I love that last line and your whole verse is so sweet and poignant as you personify the rose and demonstrate your appreciation and gratitude, never being over sentimental but just spot-on. A beautiful sonnet! Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Your reviews are always so welcome, Debbie. Thank you very much for the high praise of my sonnet. Rod
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this Shakespearean sonnet tribute to this beautiful rose. Also, thank you for sharing this gorgeous photograph with us of the rose. I have missed your posts lately. I hope all is well with you and you've just been busy.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Thank you for sharing this Shakespearean sonnet tribute to this beautiful rose. Also, thank you for sharing this gorgeous photograph with us of the rose. I have missed your posts lately. I hope all is well with you and you've just been busy.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023
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Hi, Barbara. Thank you so much for praising my sonnet and my photo. No, I have not been busy, but usually I post in blind contests. I?m flattered you missed me. Rod