They Named Him Alexander
rhyming quatrains178 total reviews
Comment from tfawcus
Ah, the terrible twos! I remember them well. Lovely humour here to disguise the frustration! One of the apocryphal stories in our family is of my brother at a similar age. He wouldn't eat his porridge and so was left sitting in his high chair while the rest of the family retired to the kitchen to do the washing up. When my mother returned, he was sitting there gazing out of the window, the bowl upturned upon his head with porridge trickling down behind his ears. Needless to say, in later life he became a judge!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Ah, the terrible twos! I remember them well. Lovely humour here to disguise the frustration! One of the apocryphal stories in our family is of my brother at a similar age. He wouldn't eat his porridge and so was left sitting in his high chair while the rest of the family retired to the kitchen to do the washing up. When my mother returned, he was sitting there gazing out of the window, the bowl upturned upon his head with porridge trickling down behind his ears. Needless to say, in later life he became a judge!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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What a fantastic story!! LOL Thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Patricia0129
And you marvelous inspiration of this joyous child is a spring well fed Brooke. Enjoyed this rhyming tale of King Alexander. I can for sure relate to trying to reason with a child... no luck! Great job always lady.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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And you marvelous inspiration of this joyous child is a spring well fed Brooke. Enjoyed this rhyming tale of King Alexander. I can for sure relate to trying to reason with a child... no luck! Great job always lady.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Patricia, thank you so much :-) Yes, food is not a top where Sawyer wants to hear any reasoning. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from Marillion
I can't help but think of the term 'boy king' when I see the picture and the verse below it. A delightful little jaunt, my friend. The 'terrible twos' come to mind as well. Let's just hope he won't continue to take it out on his 'subjects'. No suggestions, just appreciation.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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I can't help but think of the term 'boy king' when I see the picture and the verse below it. A delightful little jaunt, my friend. The 'terrible twos' come to mind as well. Let's just hope he won't continue to take it out on his 'subjects'. No suggestions, just appreciation.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Dave, thank you, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Aussie
Alexander the Great? I sure liked this one; kids will try anything to have rubbish food instead of veggies. I used to pack my peas under my plate-side, hoping mommy dearest wouldn't find them and, when she did - sitting in my high-chair, I fired them at the stove instead. She always found the peas! Happy poem and well versed. Hugs, K. ****** six virtual cause I ain't got six to give you.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Alexander the Great? I sure liked this one; kids will try anything to have rubbish food instead of veggies. I used to pack my peas under my plate-side, hoping mommy dearest wouldn't find them and, when she did - sitting in my high-chair, I fired them at the stove instead. She always found the peas! Happy poem and well versed. Hugs, K. ****** six virtual cause I ain't got six to give you.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Kay, thank you :-) Sawyer is doing a great job of outlasting his mother at the moment! Brooke
Comment from daeneam
Mothers mothers... they always have such issue with their children, lol. Everyday in my life, I always tell my children that they are lucky they have food to eat. When we were young, it's only during holidays when we get to eat delicious food because my parents were poor. It will be seconded by my husband who'll tell them that he only have water and salt for his viand. Hah! What a life! Our children should be happy they have us - both of us agreed to work harder for our children future. c", Mae
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Mothers mothers... they always have such issue with their children, lol. Everyday in my life, I always tell my children that they are lucky they have food to eat. When we were young, it's only during holidays when we get to eat delicious food because my parents were poor. It will be seconded by my husband who'll tell them that he only have water and salt for his viand. Hah! What a life! Our children should be happy they have us - both of us agreed to work harder for our children future. c", Mae
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Mai, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn Munro
HAHAHAHAHAHA - uh, oh - best not even try with this little tyke, 'cause "Alexander" knows his stuff, judging by this poem (and that lip)! What a charmer, Brooke - this poem is wonderful!!!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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HAHAHAHAHAHA - uh, oh - best not even try with this little tyke, 'cause "Alexander" knows his stuff, judging by this poem (and that lip)! What a charmer, Brooke - this poem is wonderful!!!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Dawn, thank you so much :-) Yep, he's a charmer, but he can also be, as his Mommy calls him, a naughty nugget :-) Thanks so much. Brooke
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LOL. Even so, that's a bit revealing - "nugget" = gold. *grin*
Comment from Ben Colder
With lip pooched out and the green light about to turn red I would dare say with out a doubt little Sawyer is about to be fed. Well done Grandmother.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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With lip pooched out and the green light about to turn red I would dare say with out a doubt little Sawyer is about to be fed. Well done Grandmother.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Ben Colder, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
In the battle of wills, a strong mother will always win. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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In the battle of wills, a strong mother will always win. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Barbara Anne
This is lovely. The rhyme and rhythm are so well executed. It brings back memories of my own children and, now living with two grandsons who are 6 and 4, I can so relate to this! Well done, and thank you for starting my day with a smile.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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This is lovely. The rhyme and rhythm are so well executed. It brings back memories of my own children and, now living with two grandsons who are 6 and 4, I can so relate to this! Well done, and thank you for starting my day with a smile.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014
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Barbara Anne, thank you so much :-) I very much appreciate your encouragement and generous rating. Brooke
Comment from Preston McWhorter
Hi, Brooke,
I resonate to the rhyme and rhythm of this exceptional poem with its excellent meter, rhyme and figurative language.(moniker for kings) Probably a moral for this tale is that none of us should ever grow up.
Preston:-)
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Hi, Brooke,
I resonate to the rhyme and rhythm of this exceptional poem with its excellent meter, rhyme and figurative language.(moniker for kings) Probably a moral for this tale is that none of us should ever grow up.
Preston:-)
Comment Written 04-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Preston, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and generous rating :-) Brooke
