Breakfast at the Shelter
a reflective naani about acts of kindness98 total reviews
Comment from jmkenpo
This is such a sweet little heartfelt piece. Sometimes something so small can change everyone's day. I try to give that a little everyday to the people I come into contact with but it is so easy to forget to do. Thanks for the reminder..
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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This is such a sweet little heartfelt piece. Sometimes something so small can change everyone's day. I try to give that a little everyday to the people I come into contact with but it is so easy to forget to do. Thanks for the reminder..
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thank you, my friend. You are most thoughtful. Brooke :-)
Comment from Charles Keith
Hi Brooke (Again again)
Heart-warming real life stuff. I have to admire your colleague's open mindedness taking his eleven year old daughter to a homeless shelter -- some folks would be scared of frightening their kids. I applaud him! And the little girl too -- and your poem of course!
Best Wishes to all three of you and congrats.
Keith
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Hi Brooke (Again again)
Heart-warming real life stuff. I have to admire your colleague's open mindedness taking his eleven year old daughter to a homeless shelter -- some folks would be scared of frightening their kids. I applaud him! And the little girl too -- and your poem of course!
Best Wishes to all three of you and congrats.
Keith
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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I had a church couple who used to bring their kids to serve to a different homeless program I ran at the church - they just loved to be helpers and feel useful and get smiles from people - I wish people realized kids truly get something out of this experience :-) Thanks, Keith. Brooke
Comment from BellaSpirit
My heart is warmed by your naani and your author notes. It is humbling to know the even one child can make such a difference in our world. Bless you and your little helper for your compassion and kindness. I can see how this won in the contest.
BellaSpirit
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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My heart is warmed by your naani and your author notes. It is humbling to know the even one child can make such a difference in our world. Bless you and your little helper for your compassion and kindness. I can see how this won in the contest.
BellaSpirit
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Bella, thank you for this most generous and warm response to my poem. I am so eager to show her this poem next week and tell her it even won a contest :-) You are most kind! Brooke
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You are so welcome. I'll bet your poem will give her encouragment when you show it to her. Sometimes it's nice to be acknowledged for good deeds, especially when your young.
BellaSpirit
Comment from Dave M
Brooke,
This is an excellent short poem, very short and to the point. Your four lines express everything important about Lydia's work, and your author notes just give a few more details. I enjoyed this poem, and I couldn't find anything to criticize.
Dave
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Brooke,
This is an excellent short poem, very short and to the point. Your four lines express everything important about Lydia's work, and your author notes just give a few more details. I enjoyed this poem, and I couldn't find anything to criticize.
Dave
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Dave - I appreciate this kind review :-) Brooke
Comment from anabelle
Another fabulous poem to add to the list. How wonderful it must be to be able to put thoughts, frustrations, anger, love, kindness and any other emotions to paper, and have it turn out so eloquently and elegantly. You never fail to elicit some strong emotion from me.
Thank you for the great read. Good luck in the contest.
Regards, anabelle
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Another fabulous poem to add to the list. How wonderful it must be to be able to put thoughts, frustrations, anger, love, kindness and any other emotions to paper, and have it turn out so eloquently and elegantly. You never fail to elicit some strong emotion from me.
Thank you for the great read. Good luck in the contest.
Regards, anabelle
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Anabelle, thank you for that most wonderful comment!!! Brooke :-)
Comment from pixiemillie
Gosh, I thought I had reviewed this and here it is. Lovely little girl in the artwork- -and a gesture given that no one could pass us or refuse- -some would appreciate the smile even more than the pie, I'm sure.
Thank you. A beautiful naani about a special child.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Gosh, I thought I had reviewed this and here it is. Lovely little girl in the artwork- -and a gesture given that no one could pass us or refuse- -some would appreciate the smile even more than the pie, I'm sure.
Thank you. A beautiful naani about a special child.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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I've had that reviewing experience before!! LOL Thanks so much, Rose of Sharon :-) Brooke
Comment from Shirley B
Thank God for you and thank God for Lydia. When you are blessed doing things for other people like working at a shelter. you can't helped but be blessed too. You are so talented. I really enjoy your work. Shirley
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Thank God for you and thank God for Lydia. When you are blessed doing things for other people like working at a shelter. you can't helped but be blessed too. You are so talented. I really enjoy your work. Shirley
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Shirley, thanks so much for saying something so kind and thoughtful :-) Brooke
Comment from Jnetgame
Excellent poem (as usual). I agree, there is something about a child's smile that can help people feel more relaxed and present oriented. Good luck in the contest, brooke.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Excellent poem (as usual). I agree, there is something about a child's smile that can help people feel more relaxed and present oriented. Good luck in the contest, brooke.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Thank you for your encouraging comments and kind review!! Brooke :-)
Comment from redrider6612
Oh, this was lovely. I think it's wonderful to begin encouraging servanthood at an early age to teach them to think of others. I loved the contrast between the smiles and pie, excellent way of showing that she was serving joyfully. Perfect form, excellent word choices, nice flow. Terrific job!
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Oh, this was lovely. I think it's wonderful to begin encouraging servanthood at an early age to teach them to think of others. I loved the contrast between the smiles and pie, excellent way of showing that she was serving joyfully. Perfect form, excellent word choices, nice flow. Terrific job!
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2009
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Diane, thank you. I'm so glad you like this one as it really means something to me :-) Brooke
Comment from bard owl
Excellent, as usual. Food for the body is necessary for life, but food for the soul is important to fill the need to continue wanting to live. Excellent contest entry. Best of luck, Brooke. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Excellent, as usual. Food for the body is necessary for life, but food for the soul is important to fill the need to continue wanting to live. Excellent contest entry. Best of luck, Brooke. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 17-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thanks so much, Linda. I appreciate your thoughtfulness - I can't wait to show the poem to Lydia and tell her it even won a contest :-) Brooke
