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As Fairies Circle Round the Fire

a retourne - see author's notes

93 total reviews 
Comment from Realist101
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Hi there, this is great, I love faeries, and have a beautifully illustrated book about them, with very interesting art and descriptions...I used to love the Disney fairy, ? as a child...nice work!! Susan

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Susan - I love Tinkerbell too :-) Brooke
Comment from laurelp
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To me it sounded like a warmup for the Winter Olympics. I really enjoyed this read. I love poems like this and I also enjoy poems about fairies.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Laurel. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from smileycloud
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hey Brooke
what a great interesting style
the poem itself is excellent with the format and the rhyme
but the expressions used like line 1 verse 3 is really unique and magical appeal
have a smiley day
lorraine

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Lorraine. I appreciate your lovely review :-) Brooke
Comment from L.lora
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Brooke this is wonderful,
yes the fae and sprites are
dancing along with elves, pixies
and brownies... what fun. I
think you did a marvelous job with
this form and I thoroughly enjoyed
your poem. Bravo! no nits or spags. Lora

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Lora, for a lovely review :-) Brooke
Comment from Queenise
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Brooke,I can very well feel and see the magic and the fairies in this beautiful writing. It is just a marvelous little bit of sunshine even if it is cold to my heart this day.Blessings to you. I like this style too. Queenise

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Queenise. I appreciate your warm and gracious review :-) Brooke
reply by Queenise on 16-Jan-2010
    You're welcome,Brooke. Peace and lol. Queenise
reply by Queenise on 16-Jan-2010
    My pleasure,Brooke. Blessings. Queenise
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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My question is are these the same fairies that we in the oak tree grove awhile back? I bet they are. I have been searching for them in by my oak trees. I even convinced my husband to plant more. You poem is beautiful.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    They well could be the selfsame group, Barbara - and if not, their cousins. LOL Thanks, dear friend. Brooke :-)
Comment from Jazh
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This is a delightful excursion into fantasy! I needed a break from reality today - lovely, Brooke. You've outdone yourself with rhythm and alliteration - it's the sort of poem young children could recite with pleasure. :)

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    thank you, Adele - breaks from reality should be part of anyone's daily regimen :-) Brooke
Comment from Poetry Beginnings
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So nice! I think my kids would love this one too, plus i have to admit, i like fairies too :)
Thanks for such a wonderful poem, this is a first time i read this style. So it is very surprising and charming.

PB.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    I write about fairies for my 27 year old daughter, but yes, I love them too :-) Thanks so much, PB. Brooke :-)
Comment from stormwolf2
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You have penned another magical poem about fairies. I can just picture them snuggled around the fire in winter's wonderland. As a child I was given many books on these lovable beings. And these poems always bring back happy memories. Thank you!

such a smooth flowing read that has wonderful imagery and rhyme.

Best wishes,
Malcolm

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    thank you, Malcolm. So glad one of my fellow fairy lovers enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke :-)
Comment from snow leopard
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So much fun, what a beautiful poem. I love MidSummer's Night Dream and this brought me back there. You can just hear the fairies in the wood playing and scheming.

I like these lines:
To find the warmth within its flames,
sweet sprites prance round the brilliant blaze

But really all the poem is fabulous.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Vicki - I'm so glad this poem resonated with you and triggered good memories :-) Brooke