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Comment from The Guardian
Goodness, I'm so impressed. I tell Sally over and over how much I love this form. And here you go, using it to create an exquisite verse. It's a powerful dichotomy, a tug of war between wishes, dreams, goals, and life's drama and the quietude of this peaceful place and finding a way to find grace in all outcomes.
Lovely!
Merle
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Goodness, I'm so impressed. I tell Sally over and over how much I love this form. And here you go, using it to create an exquisite verse. It's a powerful dichotomy, a tug of war between wishes, dreams, goals, and life's drama and the quietude of this peaceful place and finding a way to find grace in all outcomes.
Lovely!
Merle
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Sally created a beautiful form and I've loved writing several poems borrowing it from her :-) Brooke
Comment from Maria C.
This is so good. Everyone needs a place like this. I
love my little piece of heaven though I don't get to visit
it very often and so I identified with these words talking about an inner calm. Sometimes that is my saving grace.
Just to slow down and relax.
Thank you for the notes on the octogram. It seems you did a wonderful job with the form.
Blessings,
Maria C.
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This is so good. Everyone needs a place like this. I
love my little piece of heaven though I don't get to visit
it very often and so I identified with these words talking about an inner calm. Sometimes that is my saving grace.
Just to slow down and relax.
Thank you for the notes on the octogram. It seems you did a wonderful job with the form.
Blessings,
Maria C.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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thank you, Maria. I'm so glad you could identify with this poem. Brooke :-)
Comment from lola29
Brooke, your poem is simply divine. I know that secret place so well. I discovered it about two years ago when they sky seem to be falling down around me. You have described it so eloquently.
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Brooke, your poem is simply divine. I know that secret place so well. I discovered it about two years ago when they sky seem to be falling down around me. You have described it so eloquently.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Lola - it's always wonderful to hear from you :-) Brooke
Comment from ZigzagMLT
A lovely poem. I love the image, a secluded park bench. The browns are subtle and soothing, like a peaceful place should be.
I like the visuals, that sense of letting go of the rat race and the concerns... guess you've taken some time out of refreshing your page here on FS. It does a body good.
Thanks!
Zigzagmlt
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A lovely poem. I love the image, a secluded park bench. The browns are subtle and soothing, like a peaceful place should be.
I like the visuals, that sense of letting go of the rat race and the concerns... guess you've taken some time out of refreshing your page here on FS. It does a body good.
Thanks!
Zigzagmlt
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Zigzagmit :-) I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Such a calming and inviting poem, Brooke. Don't you wish everyone could slip into one of these places before they do anything that will harm themselves or others? Some time in their peaceful place to take the edge off ... would work so much better than what many use now.
Indy :>)
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Such a calming and inviting poem, Brooke. Don't you wish everyone could slip into one of these places before they do anything that will harm themselves or others? Some time in their peaceful place to take the edge off ... would work so much better than what many use now.
Indy :>)
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Karyn. I sure do share that wish. Brooke :-)
Comment from whizpurr ^-^
Yes, Pearly One, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. We all need a peaceful place to go to. One is truly blessed when one knows this and goes there. Thanks for a beautiful and very well written sharing. Hugs, Whizpurr ^-^
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Yes, Pearly One, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. We all need a peaceful place to go to. One is truly blessed when one knows this and goes there. Thanks for a beautiful and very well written sharing. Hugs, Whizpurr ^-^
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Whizpurr - I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
I want my whole life to be the peaceful place, but it probably never will be. I'd love to have a place to get away from it all just like you describe. great job as always Brooke. Love, Joy
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I want my whole life to be the peaceful place, but it probably never will be. I'd love to have a place to get away from it all just like you describe. great job as always Brooke. Love, Joy
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Joy. Wouldn't we all love that? Brooke :-)
Comment from laurelp
This peace was excellent. It has a beautiful calming way about it. Great descriptions in tune with your goals. Made for a lovely and wistful read.
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This peace was excellent. It has a beautiful calming way about it. Great descriptions in tune with your goals. Made for a lovely and wistful read.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Laurel. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from Begin Again
Brooke
Your poem reminded me of what I have been trying to tell myself every day since I wrote that one story "Where Am I?" That day I was so overwhelmed realizing every person in my family expected me to do one thing or another for them...As you so clearly state, for my own sake, I need to let that last task slip by the way side and seek time to gather me back together..before I'm simply gone.
Excuse my ramblings..I enjoyed the poem very much and was wishing I was sitting on that bench. It's a difficult task.
Carol
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Brooke
Your poem reminded me of what I have been trying to tell myself every day since I wrote that one story "Where Am I?" That day I was so overwhelmed realizing every person in my family expected me to do one thing or another for them...As you so clearly state, for my own sake, I need to let that last task slip by the way side and seek time to gather me back together..before I'm simply gone.
Excuse my ramblings..I enjoyed the poem very much and was wishing I was sitting on that bench. It's a difficult task.
Carol
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Carol. I'm so glad you could connect with this poem. Brooke :-)
Comment from smileycloud
hey Brooke
I believe this to be so valuable to millions of people all over the world
we all need to remember our own restoration in a place untouched by human hands
I particularly love the line a soul who welcomes quietude
have a smiley day
lorraine
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hey Brooke
I believe this to be so valuable to millions of people all over the world
we all need to remember our own restoration in a place untouched by human hands
I particularly love the line a soul who welcomes quietude
have a smiley day
lorraine
Comment Written 09-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Lorraine. I'm so glad you found meaning in this poem Brooke :-)
