Grandma in Her Garden
A tribute to gardeners everywhere this spring.49 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Rod, this is a well written and very readable poem. Good abcb rhyme and rhythm maintained throughout. Nice descriptive piece and I can identify with the following two lines, because that is exactly what I do, eager to see what has survived the winter -
She'll scratch the earth and scrutinize
each swatch of greenish growth she sees,
A very well written Ekphrastic poem.. Thank you for posting. Regards Dorothy
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Hi Rod, this is a well written and very readable poem. Good abcb rhyme and rhythm maintained throughout. Nice descriptive piece and I can identify with the following two lines, because that is exactly what I do, eager to see what has survived the winter -
She'll scratch the earth and scrutinize
each swatch of greenish growth she sees,
A very well written Ekphrastic poem.. Thank you for posting. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Hi Dorothy. I am so pleased you like my Ekphrastic poem, and truly appreciate your kind praise. I'm glad I could put you there in Grandma's garden and give you a chance to scratch the earth with her. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about a grandma with a gardener's heart who cannot wait for Spring to be able to work in her garden and see the beautiful flowers and plants grow again.
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A very well-written poem about a grandma with a gardener's heart who cannot wait for Spring to be able to work in her garden and see the beautiful flowers and plants grow again.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Thank you, Sandra, for sharing "Grandma in Her Garden" and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Harry Smith
Exceptional picture selection for a great poem that is exceptionally well written with lots and lots of both emotions and lots of imagery. The reader enjoyed.
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Exceptional picture selection for a great poem that is exceptionally well written with lots and lots of both emotions and lots of imagery. The reader enjoyed.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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I am delighted you enjoyed both the picture and my poem, Harry. Thank you so much for your high praise. Rod
Comment from William Ross
Great job and write on Grandma in her garden, good rhyming and meter in this poem about her and her garden. Thanks for the share and have a great day.
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Great job and write on Grandma in her garden, good rhyming and meter in this poem about her and her garden. Thanks for the share and have a great day.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I truly enjoy sharing nostalgic poems like this with my readers, William. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Sharon Haiste
A very nicely written verse. Well rhymed, well told.
I remember my grandmother in the garden as well. I wonder how much of the love of the soil we are loosing with everyone's busy lives today.
Thank you for sharing this.
Sharon
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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A very nicely written verse. Well rhymed, well told.
I remember my grandmother in the garden as well. I wonder how much of the love of the soil we are loosing with everyone's busy lives today.
Thank you for sharing this.
Sharon
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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I think many seniors now retired enjoy gardening, Sharon, as an escape from the busy world. I truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Ogden
That's a loving tribute to your grandmother, which she is sure to appreciate. The illustration may not be of her, but it's a very good depiction of the woman you described.
Don (Ogden)
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That's a loving tribute to your grandmother, which she is sure to appreciate. The illustration may not be of her, but it's a very good depiction of the woman you described.
Don (Ogden)
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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I am delighted you enjoyed my nostalgic tribute to Grandma. Do you recall when women gardened in dresses? Many thanks for sharing this one. Rod
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You're very welcome, Rod.
I didn't witness much gardening in New York, but I do remember when women wore dresses just about all the time, except in the bathtub.
Don
Comment from Ann Tran
Thank you RodG for a beautiful tribute to all those with green thumbs. It is a delight to get an insight of how a gardener can spend countless hours in their gardens. Well written!
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Thank you RodG for a beautiful tribute to all those with green thumbs. It is a delight to get an insight of how a gardener can spend countless hours in their gardens. Well written!
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
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I am thrilled you enjoyed my tribute to gardeners everywhere, Amy. And many thanks for the kind praise. Rod
Comment from Liberty Justice
SIX STARS 6******dear poet! What a lovely photo of your grandma working in the garden! You know what? Gardening, and other activities gives older people something constructive to do and makes their lives more joyful. Your rhymes are so sweet and devoted to this lady. WELL DONE. liberty justice
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SIX STARS 6******dear poet! What a lovely photo of your grandma working in the garden! You know what? Gardening, and other activities gives older people something constructive to do and makes their lives more joyful. Your rhymes are so sweet and devoted to this lady. WELL DONE. liberty justice
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my nostalgic tribute to gardeners like Grandma who did/do spend countless hours working the soil. Many thanks, LJ, for the wonderful praise and those six bright stars. Rod
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Comment from Pamusart
I have always had a black thumb. My husband also. We get plants from people, followed directions to the letter, but the plants all die. Maybe we needed to pet the leaves and talk to them. Good job. Thank you for sharing
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I have always had a black thumb. My husband also. We get plants from people, followed directions to the letter, but the plants all die. Maybe we needed to pet the leaves and talk to them. Good job. Thank you for sharing
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
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Thank you for sharing my poem. Some people, like my wife, have the knack for gardening and everything thrives. Don't give up. Rod
