Reality Check
a pep talk in rhyme158 total reviews
Comment from ravenblack
But what if your name is Clark Kent? A good play on that timeless saying, a journey begins with one step. In other words, if you need to climb that ladder don't be overwhelmed by the height. Just take it one rung at a time.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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But what if your name is Clark Kent? A good play on that timeless saying, a journey begins with one step. In other words, if you need to climb that ladder don't be overwhelmed by the height. Just take it one rung at a time.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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ravenblack, thank you so much for the laugh and the review :-) Brooke
Comment from granny goes viral
My goodness. Where would go be without this adorable, and fearless muse? And his "camera" shadow? So cute. Can't you just see him in twenty years, when grandma takes the album out to show is girlfriend. Maybe later his kids. LOL.
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My goodness. Where would go be without this adorable, and fearless muse? And his "camera" shadow? So cute. Can't you just see him in twenty years, when grandma takes the album out to show is girlfriend. Maybe later his kids. LOL.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much. His mother and I have so much ammunition to use come prom night. LOL :-) Yesterday he took all his clothes off while fingerpainting a Halloween hand-palm craft. Mom left the room for a second only to return to discover he had painted most of himself green as he complained to her that now he had a green penis. LOL Ah, the stories we can embarrass our children and grandchildren with :-) Brooke
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Did you get photos? This is hysterical.
Yup, you really have the stuff of "blackmail".
Love it.
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Yes, there are photos, but just for personal family use LOL She usually puts things on facebook, but in this bizarre world you never know what nutcase enjoys such photos for the wrong reasons
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I know. My great niece will not put her 5 year old on FB anymore. So sad. I don't get to see her grow. And she is a funny kid.
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We still use facebook in our family for 95% of our pictures, but it's sad to think some sick people can twist a picture to suit their ugly ideas of the world
Comment from Deniz22
Oh yes! Major Muse is back, motivating Grandma to climb to new poetic heights by his own endeavors. Well done, as you chronicle the rise of Sawyer, man meant for the heights! :)
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Oh yes! Major Muse is back, motivating Grandma to climb to new poetic heights by his own endeavors. Well done, as you chronicle the rise of Sawyer, man meant for the heights! :)
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Dennis, thank you so much, my generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from JudyS
Brooke, This is so cute and amusing. I'm sure there are times when we all wish Superman could swoop in and help us. For me it would be pulling weeds. lol. Wonderful poem, really enjoyed it. Have a great day, Judy
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Brooke, This is so cute and amusing. I'm sure there are times when we all wish Superman could swoop in and help us. For me it would be pulling weeds. lol. Wonderful poem, really enjoyed it. Have a great day, Judy
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Judy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from tedanytime
A great truth is expressed in this verse.
Goals are achieved in small increments not giant leaps as writer says.
And, though we may get an assist from outside, it is our efforts that get us to a goal.
Thanks for writing!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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A great truth is expressed in this verse.
Goals are achieved in small increments not giant leaps as writer says.
And, though we may get an assist from outside, it is our efforts that get us to a goal.
Thanks for writing!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Ted, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Joe_P
This is a lesson all children must eventually learn. Many adults need to learn this too. You've stated this succinctly with humorous prose. Nicely done.
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This is a lesson all children must eventually learn. Many adults need to learn this too. You've stated this succinctly with humorous prose. Nicely done.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Thank you for your positive comments, Joe - since a 4 rating translates to "needs improvement" on fan story, I would appreciate your letting me know what parts of the poem you would like to see me improve :-) Brooke
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Sorry, I should have said something. The poem, although well written, was one stanza. I thought there was much to say that wasn't said. If you don't think that is fair, I will change it to five stars. I'm rather new to the forum, and I do stumble now and then.
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I don't dictate other people's ratings - just wanted a reason. Sorry, can't make it longer because this is an epigram, and the very nature of an epigram is to make a short, pithy statement where brevity adds to the message's impact :-) Brooke
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Okay, as a reviewer, I am learning. You make a good argument, so I changed my rating to five stars. My apologies. I will not rate poems based on brevity again. -- Joe :-)
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thank you - it is nice to meet a flexible person :-)
Comment from mountainwriter49
Good Morning, Brooke
and happy Friday! I did so enjoy this delightful little poem about self-reliance and tenacity. Well done and yet another excellent poem for young Master Sawyer's book of Grandma's Verse. Your signature meter and rhyme shine brightly, my friend, as does the theme.
Well done.
Ray
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Good Morning, Brooke
and happy Friday! I did so enjoy this delightful little poem about self-reliance and tenacity. Well done and yet another excellent poem for young Master Sawyer's book of Grandma's Verse. Your signature meter and rhyme shine brightly, my friend, as does the theme.
Well done.
Ray
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Ray, good morning to you, too :-) Thank you so much, my generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from dragonpoet
Simple short abcb poem about getting up the ladder to a slide or platform. It also can be the ladder of life.
Sawyer always makes the perfect illustration.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Simple short abcb poem about getting up the ladder to a slide or platform. It also can be the ladder of life.
Sawyer always makes the perfect illustration.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Joan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're very welome, Brooke.
Joan
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
I think Sawyer knows he's got this one covered. Lol.
What a unique and fun way to deliver this pep talk to a young mind.
Sometimes I think they feel they are superman- then it's a worry.
:) Shirley
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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I think Sawyer knows he's got this one covered. Lol.
What a unique and fun way to deliver this pep talk to a young mind.
Sometimes I think they feel they are superman- then it's a worry.
:) Shirley
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Shirley, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Brooke,
Thought provoking lovely piece of poetry beautifully conveying a practical technique of success in life!
Wording is simple as well as impressive.
Short and sweet.
"...The only ticket to the top
comes one rung at a time."
Excellent!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Hello Brooke,
Thought provoking lovely piece of poetry beautifully conveying a practical technique of success in life!
Wording is simple as well as impressive.
Short and sweet.
"...The only ticket to the top
comes one rung at a time."
Excellent!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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RP, thank you so much :-) Brooke
