Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

This is a short work again well written and informative with the notes provided a very good contest entry good luck well done regards Fuller

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thank you, Fuller, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from ArtGal

Excellent

Brooke, this is my favorite poetry form and you did a great write. I'm so glad I read Author Notes because I've never heard of this before. I've never been lucky enough to win a prize, even in bingo, lol, so I'd grab the iron! I wish you good luck in this contest. . .Sharon

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

I am not a prize winner either - my father used to win all the church raffles, etc - not I. Thanks, Sharon :-) Brooke

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Brooke,

Your cinquain poem is in grand form.
I did appreciate your author notes
as I was not sure of your exact
meaning upon first reading it.

That is an interesting way of conveying
"Seek and Ye Might Find" I appreciate
your insights within this well crafted
piece.

Linda

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thank you, Linda - I appreciate your taking the time to think this over :-) brooke

reply by AnnaLinda on 22-Mar-2010

You are welcome Brooke!

Comment from J.Plank

Exceptional

I love it. short and sweet and to the point. Life is like that, set a goal and try does not guarantee an outcome no matter how we wish it would. good job

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thanks so much, J. Plank, for this most generous review. You get the point exactly - sometimes lack of success does not at all mean lack of trying. Brooke :-)

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

This is a wonderful piece. Although I never got a chance to reach for the ring. But at least now I feel I know what it is all about.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thank you, Donna, for your kind review :-) Brooke

Comment from winsome

Excellent

I think I missed this one. I remember the carousel and trying to grab the brass ring. I remember it was important to get the horse that went up and down. Great poem, as always.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thanks, winsome - I always liked the animals that were not horses, the giraffes and lions and such : -) Brooke

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi Brooke I thought I have already reviewed you clever saying
I like it,
my comments --
Brass always seems need to be polished and iron is strong and does well on it own with out any pampering.

Gert

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thanks, Gert. I appreciate your most thoughtful comments :-) Brooke

reply by Gert sherwood on 22-Mar-2010

Smiles Brooke
Gert

Comment from jeslaf

Excellent

Oooh, Brooke, what a smart ending line you've penned in this short form. You take us from the cliche to your creative, unique take in poetic flair. :)

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thanks, Jes, for your encouraging review :-) Brooke

Comment from Kathryn Varuzza

Excellent

Brooke,
Nice poem.
I like how you ended it.
Good message.
I like the title.
I like the last 2 lines the best.
Good luck in the contest.
Kathryn

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thank you, Kathryn. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

reply by Kathryn Varuzza on 22-Mar-2010

You're welcome Brooke,
Kathryn

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

Hi Brooke, I love this cinquain, and I enjoyed reading the author notes explaining what grabbing for the brass ring means. The cinquain is well structured, and does give a good positive message.
Good luck in the contest, and warm regards,
Marijke

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2010

Thank you, Marijke. I appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke