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Irises

Impetuous stems Reaching out early in a quest for sun Impatient to reveal their lavender glory Spring harbingers Emanate golden mustaches on cheerful faces Showing a sense of humor *Entry for Carol's "Flowers of Spring" contest

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/8/2011 11:53:00 AM

I remember this beauty - your new 'oldest' poem. I thought I'd write the sad tale of the Yeti and his clippers

John Freeman

Date: 4/20/2011 11:57:00 AM

Great job on your top 5 place Carolyn. Happy fishing, have fun. Agape, Moses

Elaine George

Date: 4/20/2011 11:23:00 AM

This is so clever and actually creates the flower right before my eyes, with each line. 'Golden mustaches on cheerful faces'; who but a poet could write such a thing. Brilliant, Carolyn. Love, lainie

Gautami Phookan

Date: 4/20/2011 7:46:00 AM

Congrats Carolyn on your big win in this contest with this beautiful write on irises.Love Gautami

Jack Horne

Date: 4/20/2011 7:39:00 AM

Many congrats on your win, Carolyn : ) Hope you're having a whale of a time

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/19/2011 11:50:00 PM

amazing, carols.. you had me at " impetuous.." super congrats to you for the shining win! :) huggs

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/19/2011 8:56:00 PM

Beautiful Carolyn. Super congratulations all the way.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/19/2011 8:36:00 PM

Way to go LNC..hope your catching fish. congrats on your win..we both picked Iris..to funny. BG

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/19/2011 5:58:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carol, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor

Date: 4/19/2011 2:31:00 PM

Congrats on a well written, well deserved win, Carolyn. Excellent piece. Nice going. You and yours have a Happy Easter. xxxRalph

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/19/2011 1:41:00 PM

Very nice Carolyn althugh they come a little later here. Iris's are so nice to wrrane with as they hold their heads up so well.Congratulations on high mark. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/19/2011 12:46:00 PM

Congratulations Caroline on your winning placement in my Flowers of Spring contest. Love, Carol

Daver Austin

Date: 4/17/2011 8:55:00 AM

Love the sensitive irises - hate their leaves, forever drooping. Love, Dave

Diane Locksley

Date: 4/14/2011 12:56:00 PM

Irises do seem to have a mustache and to me they look a lot like orchids. Good luck in Carol's contest! Best to you, Diane

James Foulk

Date: 4/14/2011 11:53:00 AM

a very refreshing and warm piece of poetry thank you for reading the old barn and for your kind comment.

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/14/2011 8:30:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, I hope you are well! Lovely poem on irises! Thank you for you always friendly comments. I do love bumble bees, tehy are so cute! Have seen some few days ago but now with another cold spell (they even forcasted snow) they are not around. You are right with your guess. Marguerites are flowers. Your "Pasta Primavera" (Spring Pasta) dish sounds nice. I cut down on consuming meat and avoiding "red meat"! Wish you best of luck for Carol's contest! Love, Gert

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 4/13/2011 1:26:00 PM

Oh what a beauty my yard is full of all colors.Willie is one of my favs.to.So glad you liked my poem.Thanks for the comment.LOTS OF LUV.Teresa

Jack Horne

Date: 4/13/2011 11:01:00 AM

Lovely description of irises - sure to be a winner : )

James Fraser

Date: 4/13/2011 10:37:00 AM

Good luck in Carol's "Flowers of Spring" contest. Lovely piece on the Irises....:) smiles

Kash Poet

Date: 4/13/2011 10:08:00 AM

excellent write Carolyn.You have somewhat personified Irishes here.Best wishes--kash

Gautami Phookan

Date: 4/13/2011 7:44:00 AM

A beautiful acrostic on Iris.I love this flower too.Good luck in the contest.Gautami

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/13/2011 7:11:00 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/13/2011 4:23:00 AM

Oh my what a stunning Acrostic and awesome way to describe this flower Carolyn, good luck for Carol's contest.. This one made me smile today, love Wilma

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 4/12/2011 3:27:00 PM

Lovely write for the contest.. you make spring even brighter with this write.. with love Michael... and I hope your are feeling better, in my thoughs always Michael