Caterpillar
four quatrains in tribute to my favorite insect71 total reviews
Comment from c_lucas
The catterpillar is one of God's most intriguing insects. This is a well written poem with very good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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The catterpillar is one of God's most intriguing insects. This is a well written poem with very good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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Charlie - glad you like the caterpillar too - thanks for your encouragement in the contest :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from jeslaf
This is such a sweet, poetic tribute to those little guys, and I personally LOVED these as a child. I remember them being so prevalent they would fall from trees onto our hair, arms, etc. and we'd be covered in 'wooly bears' and fuzzy guys. I loved them, and this took me back. There's also the lesson in being content in every stage of life. Thanks--good job!
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This is such a sweet, poetic tribute to those little guys, and I personally LOVED these as a child. I remember them being so prevalent they would fall from trees onto our hair, arms, etc. and we'd be covered in 'wooly bears' and fuzzy guys. I loved them, and this took me back. There's also the lesson in being content in every stage of life. Thanks--good job!
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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I thank you for your most gracious comments!! Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
I can hardly begin to say how much I admire the way you combine words and rhyme to describe this lovely creature before it undergoes metamorphosis. I've discerned several examples of alliteration by speaking it aloud, and they add to your music, Brooke. Peter
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I can hardly begin to say how much I admire the way you combine words and rhyme to describe this lovely creature before it undergoes metamorphosis. I've discerned several examples of alliteration by speaking it aloud, and they add to your music, Brooke. Peter
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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Peter, thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Brooke
Comment from sara-beth
I agree with you. Caterpillars are sort of doomed from the start. Once they attain their new form, they get to fly around and be beautiful, but they don't have long to live. The first stage of their life is probably much more comfortable and enjoyable!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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I agree with you. Caterpillars are sort of doomed from the start. Once they attain their new form, they get to fly around and be beautiful, but they don't have long to live. The first stage of their life is probably much more comfortable and enjoyable!
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
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Sara-beth, glad you enjoyed this poem. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Good orning Brooke. I enjoyed the delightful lesson in nature and the act of transformation that takes place. That has always been an amazing thing to my little mind. I enjoyed, Loyd
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Good orning Brooke. I enjoyed the delightful lesson in nature and the act of transformation that takes place. That has always been an amazing thing to my little mind. I enjoyed, Loyd
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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Loyd, glad to see you this morning - thank you~! Brooke
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Hello there poet and it was my pleasure. Loyd
Comment from Susanne M. Psyris
Very good entry into the contest....nice use of words to produce great imagery....good luck in the booth. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
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Very good entry into the contest....nice use of words to produce great imagery....good luck in the booth. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
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Susanne, thanks so much - I had fun with this one, Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
One of my favourite children's books when I was young featured a caterpillar, and the pages were full of various fruits and leaves through which he'd eaten. Pages with holes was a very cool feature when I was that age :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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One of my favourite children's books when I was young featured a caterpillar, and the pages were full of various fruits and leaves through which he'd eaten. Pages with holes was a very cool feature when I was that age :-)
Mike
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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The only difference here was that I was the mom reading The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to my children, not the child being read to - read it hundreds of times! :-D Oh, you must be so young! LOL Thanks so much, Brooke
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Thirty two years young, to be exact. The book is truly a classic!
Comment from snodlander
I tend to be a tump-te-tump churner of doggerel, so the meter has me stumble a couple fo times, but this is probably our differenct pronounciations.
A fun poem. I particularly like the holding pattern reference, caterpillars stacked up waiting for the runway to be free. (And I've always thought some of the more exotic caterpillars beautiful too)
Good Luck
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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I tend to be a tump-te-tump churner of doggerel, so the meter has me stumble a couple fo times, but this is probably our differenct pronounciations.
A fun poem. I particularly like the holding pattern reference, caterpillars stacked up waiting for the runway to be free. (And I've always thought some of the more exotic caterpillars beautiful too)
Good Luck
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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thank you, dear friend - glad you liked the imagery :-)Brooke
Comment from Aussie
A change of pace for you; any reason why you did not use greens for your pupae - background? Anyway, I enjoyed your Caterpillar and they are beautiful in their own right before they become extraordinary.
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A change of pace for you; any reason why you did not use greens for your pupae - background? Anyway, I enjoyed your Caterpillar and they are beautiful in their own right before they become extraordinary.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
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there is supposed to be a picture there that matches the background and words, and it appears to be not showing, and I don't know why!!! thanks, Brooke
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It was a sick caterpillar yellow!
Comment from fictionwriter
As always another great poem. I truly like catapillars more than butterflies. They are easier to play with, and funner to watch, especially with the little kids. As always, good job.
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As always another great poem. I truly like catapillars more than butterflies. They are easier to play with, and funner to watch, especially with the little kids. As always, good job.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2009
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I'm glad to hear from a fellow caterpillar lover - thank you!! Brooke :-)
