I Am
contemplative quatrains90 total reviews
Comment from tony bronk
Animal life just seems to pick up and go when ever it is time, with a few exceptions. Us humans have many more complex thoughts and hesitations that often or mostly just will not let us be free and say "I am!" A really cool poem using nature in the wild kingdom to compare them to us and our inhibitions and often scaled down lives. Tony p.s. I rethought this poem and it just deserves an exceptional representation. Tony
reply by the author on 03-May-2010
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Animal life just seems to pick up and go when ever it is time, with a few exceptions. Us humans have many more complex thoughts and hesitations that often or mostly just will not let us be free and say "I am!" A really cool poem using nature in the wild kingdom to compare them to us and our inhibitions and often scaled down lives. Tony p.s. I rethought this poem and it just deserves an exceptional representation. Tony
Comment Written 02-May-2010
reply by the author on 03-May-2010
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Tony, thanks so much :-) You're such a generous and gracious reviewer, and I am touched. Brooke :-)
Comment from Kingsland
Excellent, this poem is just excellent. I enjoyed reading this well fashioned piece of poetic art. It was just a delight to have written a review for... John
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Excellent, this poem is just excellent. I enjoyed reading this well fashioned piece of poetic art. It was just a delight to have written a review for... John
Comment Written 02-May-2010
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Thanks so much, John - and good morning! Brooke :-)
Comment from Just2Write
So true - we are often afrain to proclaim, "I am!" We prefer to shrink out of the limelight for some bizarre reason, that I do not comprehend. The lark and fawn teach us a great lesson. Be all that you can be, and don't be afraid to let others know about what you have accomplished. Rose.
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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So true - we are often afrain to proclaim, "I am!" We prefer to shrink out of the limelight for some bizarre reason, that I do not comprehend. The lark and fawn teach us a great lesson. Be all that you can be, and don't be afraid to let others know about what you have accomplished. Rose.
Comment Written 02-May-2010
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Thanks, Rose, for your most insightful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Kellytr
Brooke, This one has to be a six for me. I'm going to have to bookcase it and begin each day reading the motivational message. It's exactly the pep talk I need right now. Cheers, Kelly
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Brooke, This one has to be a six for me. I'm going to have to bookcase it and begin each day reading the motivational message. It's exactly the pep talk I need right now. Cheers, Kelly
Comment Written 02-May-2010
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Thank you, Kelly, for this most gracious and generous review - I am most appreciative for such kind and encouraging words. Brooke :-)
Comment from fionageorge
Brooke, not only is this a beautiful and well structured poem, which flows freely, with good rhyme and rhythm, it sends a deep and profound message to all of us. Yes, we need to reach for the stars, climb to reach success.
Warmest regards,
Marijke
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Brooke, not only is this a beautiful and well structured poem, which flows freely, with good rhyme and rhythm, it sends a deep and profound message to all of us. Yes, we need to reach for the stars, climb to reach success.
Warmest regards,
Marijke
Comment Written 02-May-2010
reply by the author on 02-May-2010
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Thank you, Marijke. I'm so glad you found meaning in this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from --Turtle.
Hi Brooke
I liked this poem, one of those uplifting inspiring ones that leaves me feeling hopeful. Sometimes I wimp out and stop climbing cause I know I'll never get to the top. Good reminder that if I ain't moving my feet, well not only ain't the mountain going to bow down, it'd be kind of meaningless if it did.
easy to read, easy to relate kind of poem.
--Turtle.
reply by the author on 03-May-2010
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Hi Brooke
I liked this poem, one of those uplifting inspiring ones that leaves me feeling hopeful. Sometimes I wimp out and stop climbing cause I know I'll never get to the top. Good reminder that if I ain't moving my feet, well not only ain't the mountain going to bow down, it'd be kind of meaningless if it did.
easy to read, easy to relate kind of poem.
--Turtle.
Comment Written 01-May-2010
reply by the author on 03-May-2010
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Thank you, Turtle - yeah, I've known to wimp out once or twice or ten times :-) Brooke
Comment from wholechild
I think us grownups think too much, allowing self doubt to set in. This is a rich poem that asks a question I find myself asking all too often. I love the examples of nature and the simplicity of the statement "I am".
As always, thank you for sharing your beautiful words.
Shannon
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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I think us grownups think too much, allowing self doubt to set in. This is a rich poem that asks a question I find myself asking all too often. I love the examples of nature and the simplicity of the statement "I am".
As always, thank you for sharing your beautiful words.
Shannon
Comment Written 01-May-2010
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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Thanks so much, Shannon, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from ArtGal
Oh Brooke, you blew me away with this wonderful poem! I had to read it several times, just too good. What a great meaning in this. and love, love this stanza:
Why does my voice delay to shout, "I am,"
when every instinct tells me it is time?
Like lark and fawn I need to realize
I'll never reach the peak without the climb.
Bravo to this! We should all take the message from this and do much more climbing. . .Sharon
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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Oh Brooke, you blew me away with this wonderful poem! I had to read it several times, just too good. What a great meaning in this. and love, love this stanza:
Why does my voice delay to shout, "I am,"
when every instinct tells me it is time?
Like lark and fawn I need to realize
I'll never reach the peak without the climb.
Bravo to this! We should all take the message from this and do much more climbing. . .Sharon
Comment Written 01-May-2010
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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Thank you so very much, Sharon - I am so pleased you found meaning in my poetic message - you are most generous and gracious and I am most appreciative :-) Brooke
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It's well deserved, Brooke!
Comment from Amicus
This is terrific, Brooke. Your voice is strong and convincing, your imagery and metaphors are apt and alive, and, of course, the rhymes and rhythm are splendid. The last stanza is outstanding...Go for it, whatever it is...when the need to conquer a new peak pops up, knowing why we hesitate to follow our instinct and meet our need is irrelevant in my experience and just wastes good climbing time...
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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This is terrific, Brooke. Your voice is strong and convincing, your imagery and metaphors are apt and alive, and, of course, the rhymes and rhythm are splendid. The last stanza is outstanding...Go for it, whatever it is...when the need to conquer a new peak pops up, knowing why we hesitate to follow our instinct and meet our need is irrelevant in my experience and just wastes good climbing time...
Comment Written 01-May-2010
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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Thanks so much, my friend. You know what this means to me, or at least I hope you do. :-) Brooke
Comment from Joyce L.
I especially liked the "I am". To make this poem so personal and to show examples of how we need to keep tracking along with hard work was very creative.
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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I especially liked the "I am". To make this poem so personal and to show examples of how we need to keep tracking along with hard work was very creative.
Comment Written 01-May-2010
reply by the author on 01-May-2010
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Thanks, Joyce - your comments are most gracious :-) Brooke
