A Poet's Plea
reflective quatrains96 total reviews
Comment from Stephen C Winter (Vs
Dear Brooke,
This is outstanding, againe thank you for your authors notes, they are a great read,and it is good to know what inspired you to write this wonderful oem with its great ryhme and rythem.
Sadly it seems man never changes, The recent missile testing by North Korea are such a worry.
Well done with this one, as always food for thought that made so much sense.
Kind regards
Steve
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Dear Brooke,
This is outstanding, againe thank you for your authors notes, they are a great read,and it is good to know what inspired you to write this wonderful oem with its great ryhme and rythem.
Sadly it seems man never changes, The recent missile testing by North Korea are such a worry.
Well done with this one, as always food for thought that made so much sense.
Kind regards
Steve
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Steve, thank you immensely for this terrifically generous and lovely rating and comments!!!!! Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Man's ego will keep the world from peace. His arrogant will keep the world teetering on disaster. Very well written with good imagery and descriptive scheme.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Man's ego will keep the world from peace. His arrogant will keep the world teetering on disaster. Very well written with good imagery and descriptive scheme.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Yeah, Charlie, I fear you are 100% right. Thanks so much, Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Domino
Great meter and rhyme in this easy to read flowing write with a coupla pleas. Talent of expression and the ability to warn the less caring of our threatened environment?
I won't complain if the 'world explodes' as it'll be a quick end, and I wont be around to 'complain' anyway. ;-)
Nice one, Ray xx
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Great meter and rhyme in this easy to read flowing write with a coupla pleas. Talent of expression and the ability to warn the less caring of our threatened environment?
I won't complain if the 'world explodes' as it'll be a quick end, and I wont be around to 'complain' anyway. ;-)
Nice one, Ray xx
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Ray, thank you - and yes, I guess nobody will be complaining once it's too late and we're all in smithereens. :-) Brooke
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I haven't heard 'smithereens' for donkeys years. I LOVE THAT WORD.
Thanks for the memory. xx
Comment from Pen&Ink
Hey Brooke, how are you? Great little poem with a lot of background information. Thank you for that. It helps to have that knowledge. As for the fate and state of this world, it appears to be anybody's guess.
Yes, wars, hatred, killing have existed since the beginning of this world, but the truly frightening aspect is that we now have the ability to bring about our own demise with the push of a few buttons.
Good write.
Ray
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Hey Brooke, how are you? Great little poem with a lot of background information. Thank you for that. It helps to have that knowledge. As for the fate and state of this world, it appears to be anybody's guess.
Yes, wars, hatred, killing have existed since the beginning of this world, but the truly frightening aspect is that we now have the ability to bring about our own demise with the push of a few buttons.
Good write.
Ray
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Ray, yeah, almost makes one nostalgic for the days men bayoneted each other one at a time in a war. Thanks, Brooke
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You make a point! Pun intended. Ray
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ROTFLMAO :-D
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Well, your review is much appreciated. I, too, often come across a piece that's "off the market," but reiview it just because--or, like you mentioned, they might have reviewed something of mine.
One question: What do all those letters mean?
Ray
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rolling on the floor laughing my ass off - I take it you don't have children who use all the internet speech :-D
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OMG!!!!!!!!!! I know that one. Nope, kids are grown and out on their own. About all I can do on a computer is send email. Sort of a Luddite, I guess. Thanks for elucidating. I'm really unwithit.
Ray
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My kids are grown and out on their own, too - which is why they email me and teach me all the with it stuff!!!! :-)
Comment from K-Patrick
Brooke,
Once again you I could praise your perfect words, the ideal rhyme, the excellent meter, and the beauty of the sentiment, but today I won't. Today I will say that you, we, must remember that each time a speaker speaks words of encouragement, or a producer funds a movie of sweet emotion, or, yes, a writer pens a piece that makes people feel good, we are one step closer to peace in our world. In essence, the world is a scary place and you make it a little be nicer.
Thank you Brooke for you endearing effort to keep the peace. K-P :o)
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Brooke,
Once again you I could praise your perfect words, the ideal rhyme, the excellent meter, and the beauty of the sentiment, but today I won't. Today I will say that you, we, must remember that each time a speaker speaks words of encouragement, or a producer funds a movie of sweet emotion, or, yes, a writer pens a piece that makes people feel good, we are one step closer to peace in our world. In essence, the world is a scary place and you make it a little be nicer.
Thank you Brooke for you endearing effort to keep the peace. K-P :o)
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Thank you for your most generous rating, but far more so, thank you for saying such a lovely thing :-) Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
Beautiful sentiment, very well expressed. The world lies heavy on our shoulders when we hope to carry it to safety. Like Atlas, we find that it is beyond the task of mortal beings. Neverthess, it's a noble thing to want to bring about a positive change. Good job.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Beautiful sentiment, very well expressed. The world lies heavy on our shoulders when we hope to carry it to safety. Like Atlas, we find that it is beyond the task of mortal beings. Neverthess, it's a noble thing to want to bring about a positive change. Good job.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Brooke :-)
Comment from Just2Write
You ask for much, but it is a very humble request. Why is it that the people of the world cannot live in peace? North Korea is but one more hot spot in the world that has a mad man for a leader - It is not the first we have had to cope with, and sadly not the last. I'm with you in your quest for that perfect poem, Brooke. I hope you find it. Your poem reads much like a prayer, and in some ways - It is. Rose.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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You ask for much, but it is a very humble request. Why is it that the people of the world cannot live in peace? North Korea is but one more hot spot in the world that has a mad man for a leader - It is not the first we have had to cope with, and sadly not the last. I'm with you in your quest for that perfect poem, Brooke. I hope you find it. Your poem reads much like a prayer, and in some ways - It is. Rose.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Rose, thank you for your most perceptive comments! Brooke
Comment from tteach
For if you don't infuse my words
with magic you've bestowed,
I fear that soon we'll seal our fate --
and watch the world explode
Wow! What power given to poetry! Some might disagree...but I think what you are saying is that, without the magic of verse, the world as we know it would change. Drastically. I can't imagine a song without rhyme...it would be discordant. Or Shakespeare without his sonnets. So much lost.
So, I hope all your helpers continue to bless your pen.
terry
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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For if you don't infuse my words
with magic you've bestowed,
I fear that soon we'll seal our fate --
and watch the world explode
Wow! What power given to poetry! Some might disagree...but I think what you are saying is that, without the magic of verse, the world as we know it would change. Drastically. I can't imagine a song without rhyme...it would be discordant. Or Shakespeare without his sonnets. So much lost.
So, I hope all your helpers continue to bless your pen.
terry
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Terry, thank you for your perceptive comments, Brooke
Comment from womanwriter
Dear ADEWPEARL
What a wonderful poem. And thank you so much for you wonderful explanation - I always know that I will learn something interesting when I read your poetry. I never knew the story behind Delphinus, and was quite surprised that my husband even knew that it was in the southern hemisphere. Who'd-a-thunk-it? LOL
Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
Womanwriter
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Dear ADEWPEARL
What a wonderful poem. And thank you so much for you wonderful explanation - I always know that I will learn something interesting when I read your poetry. I never knew the story behind Delphinus, and was quite surprised that my husband even knew that it was in the southern hemisphere. Who'd-a-thunk-it? LOL
Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
Womanwriter
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Thank you - I love constellations and their mythological connections :-) Brooke
Comment from malachi1206
This was a great peace on a great topic I honestly believe we have struggled since creation to end war and killing each other which I attribute to Man's loss of regal authority now I think the answer lies in finding peace not as the absence of physical conflict but peace as in one with self whole integraded man and of course poets writing about such peace is a vital part of that process which you write so eloquently about here excellent piece malachi1206
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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This was a great peace on a great topic I honestly believe we have struggled since creation to end war and killing each other which I attribute to Man's loss of regal authority now I think the answer lies in finding peace not as the absence of physical conflict but peace as in one with self whole integraded man and of course poets writing about such peace is a vital part of that process which you write so eloquently about here excellent piece malachi1206
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Malachi, thank you for your most insightful comments! Brooke
