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Comment from Avid Aspirant
I have a habit of not looking at who has written a poem when I click on it. I should have know this one was by you! It was awesome!
With orange feet, bright motley beaks,
and form not sleek,
they live their lives
in comic guise.
Awesome stuff.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I have a habit of not looking at who has written a poem when I click on it. I should have know this one was by you! It was awesome!
With orange feet, bright motley beaks,
and form not sleek,
they live their lives
in comic guise.
Awesome stuff.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for this generous and enthusiastic review. I don't recognize your screen name - will be off in a second to read something of yours. I truly appreciate this. :-) Brooke
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I had a different screen name until this afternoon. I used to be Unsure.
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I saw that when I clicked on your name to go to your portfolio!
Comment from Rottie
What we have done to Mother Earth is atrocious. So many species are either gone for good or are almost there. You poem was soft and loving and a little funny. It reminds of the poor sloth. Not only is he painfully slow but ugly to boot.
I really liked this1
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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What we have done to Mother Earth is atrocious. So many species are either gone for good or are almost there. You poem was soft and loving and a little funny. It reminds of the poor sloth. Not only is he painfully slow but ugly to boot.
I really liked this1
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I'm glad you thought it was funny as I certainly intended that - these are hilarious creatures :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
As usuaual, a very well written poem that highlights the puffin. I agree with you that God has a sense on humor. Man was given dominion over earth.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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As usuaual, a very well written poem that highlights the puffin. I agree with you that God has a sense on humor. Man was given dominion over earth.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Now, you've made me laugh!! Thanks, Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Just2Write
Many animals and birds share the gloomy predictions of doom that the Puffins face. It is my hope that the humans of the world will wake up and stop polluting, over-fishing and over-consuming. If we do not, it is not just Puffins that face extinction. Lovely poem, as usual Brooke, you bring a wonderful POV into your writing.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Many animals and birds share the gloomy predictions of doom that the Puffins face. It is my hope that the humans of the world will wake up and stop polluting, over-fishing and over-consuming. If we do not, it is not just Puffins that face extinction. Lovely poem, as usual Brooke, you bring a wonderful POV into your writing.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Yes, I know puffins aren't the only ones in danger!! We should all be really really worried and use that to motivate us to act better!! Brooke
Comment from Lokman
You really can delight with your words and images, can't you! This was a fun, lovely poem to read. When my boys get home from school today I'm going to have to read this to them!
Shea
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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You really can delight with your words and images, can't you! This was a fun, lovely poem to read. When my boys get home from school today I'm going to have to read this to them!
Shea
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Shea, how old are your boys? I would love to hear how they react to it. Thank you, Brooke :-)
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They're six and four, pretty wild young men, but with amazing curiosity. Is it okay for me to print this out and read it to them? Just want to make sure, and I'll be sure to tell you!
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Of course it's OK - the only thing I ever ask people who print my stuff out to do is to put my real name on it - Brooke Baldwin :-)
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I shall! Thank you, Brooke!
Comment from rmdelta
brooke, I love puffins, and don't believe in global warming as being a problem. You never would've guessed that, I'll betcha. You should look them up on the Gallapagos Islands. How they associate with the other great ocean birds.
Loved it
Reggie
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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brooke, I love puffins, and don't believe in global warming as being a problem. You never would've guessed that, I'll betcha. You should look them up on the Gallapagos Islands. How they associate with the other great ocean birds.
Loved it
Reggie
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Well, if it's not global warming it's something else that is making their food supply dry up and whatever it is has prevented them from doing much mating for three years. Thanks, Reggie. :-) Brooke
Comment from skye
These birds become like friends in your poem, adorable and sweet.
Wild animals have their own lives... filling each day with natural activities, so different than ours.
Great author notes... always fun to learn something new.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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These birds become like friends in your poem, adorable and sweet.
Wild animals have their own lives... filling each day with natural activities, so different than ours.
Great author notes... always fun to learn something new.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thanks, Skye - I had fun with this one. Brooke :-)
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
Your poem is well written, adewpearl. Once again, I go away learning something from brooke. Thank you for sharing. I especially like that you take the time to "know" about your subject matter, rather than just put a few words down because it sounds good.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Your poem is well written, adewpearl. Once again, I go away learning something from brooke. Thank you for sharing. I especially like that you take the time to "know" about your subject matter, rather than just put a few words down because it sounds good.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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oh, google and I are best friends - I sometimes research websites for more than an hour before starting a poem - I just know what topic I want. I learn all sorts of cool things - I just wanted to write about puffins because they're cute, and I found out they're in danger. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from rhymelord
My Dear Brooke,
Superlatives are wasted on you, but I cannot think of any higher compliments, so they will have to do. What more can I do? If you can do this for puffins, I'd love to see you tackle a swan poem.
Best regards
Reg
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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My Dear Brooke,
Superlatives are wasted on you, but I cannot think of any higher compliments, so they will have to do. What more can I do? If you can do this for puffins, I'd love to see you tackle a swan poem.
Best regards
Reg
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I wrote a swan haiku that came in second in this past month's site haiku contest. I would like to write a longer poem about them someday, too, as I LOVE swans. :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Perp Ihebom
I found this a light-hearted and fun read. As is the case with many of your well-researched poems, i learned some new things about creatures i knew nothing about hitherto. Well structured and well written. kudos
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I found this a light-hearted and fun read. As is the case with many of your well-researched poems, i learned some new things about creatures i knew nothing about hitherto. Well structured and well written. kudos
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Perp, thank you - it is always lovely to hear from you - I just recommended you to someone yesterday and after he read one of your pieces, he thanked me for sending him to such a good writer! Brooke
