Quaterns: Observations on Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "I Dreamed I Wore Orion's Belt"Assorted Reflections
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Comment from Just2Write
Your poem highlights to me how puny we are in the universe. Our existense here only a flash when campared to the millions of years that the stars have been in the heavens, and the earth itself rotated around our own little star. Orions's belt and beyond are wonders that will always put the plight of this one little world and one little person in it into perspective. As Q said to Jean-Luc Piccard in Star Trek when Jean-Luc discovered he had made a mistake that would undo our universe. "Come now John-Luc, do you think you can un-do this? You are just not that important."
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Your poem highlights to me how puny we are in the universe. Our existense here only a flash when campared to the millions of years that the stars have been in the heavens, and the earth itself rotated around our own little star. Orions's belt and beyond are wonders that will always put the plight of this one little world and one little person in it into perspective. As Q said to Jean-Luc Piccard in Star Trek when Jean-Luc discovered he had made a mistake that would undo our universe. "Come now John-Luc, do you think you can un-do this? You are just not that important."
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Rose, I love that quote and I love you - thanks so much for this lovely review. I saw the Star Trek movie on Monday - it is magnificent!!!! Brooke
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I'm dying to see it. It has received such great reviews - but, I will probaably wait for the DVD to come out. I can never get my other half to go to the movies. Rose.
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I'm dying to see it. It has received such great reviews - but, I will probaably wait for the DVD to come out. I can never get my other half to go to the movies. Rose.
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I don't have another half - I almost always go to the movies alone during matinee hours - it can be done!! LOL
Comment from debskatz
Hi brooke,
Nice one! Wonderful imagery & education. Where did you come up with the inspiration for this one? It's very imaginative. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Hi brooke,
Nice one! Wonderful imagery & education. Where did you come up with the inspiration for this one? It's very imaginative. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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I have no idea - sometimes I just say to myself - I want to write a quatern, and then I start thinking in eight syllable lines until the repeating line appears that sounds cool, and then I write it down four times and tell myself I'd better think of a way to write a poem around them. LOL
Thank you, Deb. Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, this is fantastic. It is one of the few constellations in the night sky that I can still see with any clarity! You have researched so well too. I was unaware that it is mentioned in so many ancient texts. Very well written. The result is - perfect.
Warm wishes and hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Brooke, this is fantastic. It is one of the few constellations in the night sky that I can still see with any clarity! You have researched so well too. I was unaware that it is mentioned in so many ancient texts. Very well written. The result is - perfect.
Warm wishes and hugs
Kat
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Yes, it is such an easy one to spy - at least the belt part is. Thanks so much, Kat. Brooke
Comment from words
Very well done!
I love our classical references....
I also appreciate you language usage!
Your verse is a class act.
Esepcailly liked:
My legendary exploits told
by storytellers 'cross the globe,
I dreamed I wore Orion's belt,
loosed only by the God of Job.
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Very well done!
I love our classical references....
I also appreciate you language usage!
Your verse is a class act.
Esepcailly liked:
My legendary exploits told
by storytellers 'cross the globe,
I dreamed I wore Orion's belt,
loosed only by the God of Job.
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Thank you and good evening! Brooke :-)
Comment from pixiemillie
Dear Brooke, my most favorite of all constellations. Your notes accompanying this post very informative. His scabbard a spiral nebulae. Betelgeuse and Rigel his brightest stars as he tries to ward off Taurus
with his bright eye Aldebaron.
Such a magnificent dream and for such a lovely reason:
"for wand'ring souls who'd lost their way,
whose course my stars could set aright."
Marvelous flow and rhyme.
One point: In your notes you mention Ursa Major has the North Star- -I believe the North star is the last star in the "handle" of Ursa Minor.
Not trying to be elitist. For this is an incredibly, fantastic read and enhanced by the your notes.
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Dear Brooke, my most favorite of all constellations. Your notes accompanying this post very informative. His scabbard a spiral nebulae. Betelgeuse and Rigel his brightest stars as he tries to ward off Taurus
with his bright eye Aldebaron.
Such a magnificent dream and for such a lovely reason:
"for wand'ring souls who'd lost their way,
whose course my stars could set aright."
Marvelous flow and rhyme.
One point: In your notes you mention Ursa Major has the North Star- -I believe the North star is the last star in the "handle" of Ursa Minor.
Not trying to be elitist. For this is an incredibly, fantastic read and enhanced by the your notes.
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Elitist? You're just the one who knows science! Thanks for telling me :-) And thank you for you lovely review :-) Brooke
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You have such a brilliant mind- -so science isn't your forte, but I doubt that- -just didn't want someone else pointing this out- -the notes are great as they always are and I thing your poem enhances them not the reverse.
Comment from Annelisa
Fascinating history, Brooke. I enjoyed your quatern very much. I new very little about Orion's belt. You have a wonderful way of teaching us all. Annelisa :)
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Fascinating history, Brooke. I enjoyed your quatern very much. I new very little about Orion's belt. You have a wonderful way of teaching us all. Annelisa :)
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Thank you, Annelisa, and good evening :-) Brooke
Comment from Deejharrington
Perfect! Awe-inspiring and beams with talent. The picture is beautiful and the author notes added to the whole affect. I wouldn't change a word,My favorites are the first two lines.
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Perfect! Awe-inspiring and beams with talent. The picture is beautiful and the author notes added to the whole affect. I wouldn't change a word,My favorites are the first two lines.
Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Thank you - your words are encouraging and lovely. Brooke
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You are welcome
Comment from jkhudson
Again, I say WOW! The rythm of this poem just captures the reader. I love the allusions to the bible and the iliad and also the one between job and God! Great job with the oem and the author's notes! ~:O) J
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Again, I say WOW! The rythm of this poem just captures the reader. I love the allusions to the bible and the iliad and also the one between job and God! Great job with the oem and the author's notes! ~:O) J
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Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Jules, thank you!!!! Hope you're having a lovely Saturday :-) Brooke
Comment from MumEsGirl
Loved this one, dark mysterious and evocative. Nightime is magical and to gaze upon the stars is a precious experience. Reminding us of how small we are in comparison to the universe.
hugs
kate
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Loved this one, dark mysterious and evocative. Nightime is magical and to gaze upon the stars is a precious experience. Reminding us of how small we are in comparison to the universe.
hugs
kate
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Comment Written 16-May-2009
reply by the author on 16-May-2009
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Kate, how good it is to see you! Thanks so much - this is my first review of this poem, hot off the presses :-) Brooke
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Im well clued in tonight lol
hugs
kate
