The Wheel
reflective quatrains92 total reviews
Comment from Just2Write
The wheel is such a simple thing, and yet... without it, we would be lost. It truly does work hard. It seems such a simple invention, and yet - so far as I know, only man uses it in his daily travails. Your mind, like the wheel is always spinning such interesting material. Thanks for sharing this cinquain with us. Rose.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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The wheel is such a simple thing, and yet... without it, we would be lost. It truly does work hard. It seems such a simple invention, and yet - so far as I know, only man uses it in his daily travails. Your mind, like the wheel is always spinning such interesting material. Thanks for sharing this cinquain with us. Rose.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Rose, I can't even imagine how the world would operate without the wheel. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from joan marie
My grandmother had one. I was always fascinated by them. Could imagine myself sitting at it in the 'olden days' Great write. joan marie
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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My grandmother had one. I was always fascinated by them. Could imagine myself sitting at it in the 'olden days' Great write. joan marie
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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The poem is about wheels - the picture is one small example of the many types of wheels civilization employs. Thanks, Brooke
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A spinning wheel. Will you do more? jm
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do more of what? I'm confused :-)
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I thought maybe you were considering a series on different type of wheels and the use of them. The spinning wheel making thread, etc. Just coming off 20 days of antibiotics and it could just be me. jm
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No, the poem is about all kinds of wheels but I couldn't use a picture of dozens of kinds of wheels, so I had to choose one - this is my overall, one and only wheel poem :-)
Comment from tony bronk
The wheel huh? What won't you write about? The wheel certainly was a marvelous invention and we are certainly well off because of it. I guess that it just had to be, though. tony
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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The wheel huh? What won't you write about? The wheel certainly was a marvelous invention and we are certainly well off because of it. I guess that it just had to be, though. tony
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Tony, thank you - hey, it's one of the central inventions of civilization - why NOT write about it? LOL Brooke :-)
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You're right.
Comment from Fleedleflump
You've given me an idea for a short story, where we never had the wheel, and humans do not understand the concept of curves, onl lines and angles. The octagon was a great failure, as was the new, improved dodecagon. In the end, we invented flying craft, and cloth is woven by enslaved schools of battery spiders. Humankind, thou art bizarre.
Was that weirder than usual for me? Who knows. It's getting late, and I'm tired, but the story still appeals on some level :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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You've given me an idea for a short story, where we never had the wheel, and humans do not understand the concept of curves, onl lines and angles. The octagon was a great failure, as was the new, improved dodecagon. In the end, we invented flying craft, and cloth is woven by enslaved schools of battery spiders. Humankind, thou art bizarre.
Was that weirder than usual for me? Who knows. It's getting late, and I'm tired, but the story still appeals on some level :-)
Mike
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Hey, I can't wait to read the story! I cannot even imagine our world without the wheel when you think of all the machinery that has wheels within it! Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Paradox Tremors
I love the write and the underlying message you have. If we all work at the jobs we're given then people will give you respect as well. A great write.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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I love the write and the underlying message you have. If we all work at the jobs we're given then people will give you respect as well. A great write.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your perceptive comments, Brooke
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You're most welcome--or that's at least my take on your piece. I could be wrong.
Comment from Adri7enne
There is definitely something beautiful about a prosaic tool that fulfills its purpose. Much like a human being who finds and fulfills his purpose. Great poem, Brooke.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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There is definitely something beautiful about a prosaic tool that fulfills its purpose. Much like a human being who finds and fulfills his purpose. Great poem, Brooke.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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I appreciate your gracious review, Brooke
Comment from bard owl
Those spinning wheels have been a prop in so many stories. And though they are no longer used much, I think almost every kid who reads fairy tales knows what a spinning wheel is. Function is so much more important, in the long run, before aesthetic beauty. Excellent. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Those spinning wheels have been a prop in so many stories. And though they are no longer used much, I think almost every kid who reads fairy tales knows what a spinning wheel is. Function is so much more important, in the long run, before aesthetic beauty. Excellent. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Linda, I just chose this picture out of dozens of kinds of wheels I could have chosen - it simply represents wheels in general - thank you for your kind review, Brooke
Comment from Nanny 6
Lovely spin on the function of the wheel. :) Enjoyable read and love the antique picture to chose to compliment your poem. Have a good one, Judy
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Lovely spin on the function of the wheel. :) Enjoyable read and love the antique picture to chose to compliment your poem. Have a good one, Judy
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Judy, thank you - I could have used any one of a hundred different kinds of wheels but this one appealed to me :-) Brooke
Comment from Arkine
Where would we be without the wheel? Still in caves I would imagine and sewing garments together with ligaments from prey animals and their hides. Kudos, the wheel deserves a good poem. ;)
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Where would we be without the wheel? Still in caves I would imagine and sewing garments together with ligaments from prey animals and their hides. Kudos, the wheel deserves a good poem. ;)
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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You're so right - start to list all the functions of the wheel in industry and transportation!! Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke, I say if we keep thinking and doing right in our lives we can always keep the wheel of life in a happy pace.
Love your pondering poem and how you put to excellent use the (s )words
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Hello Brooke, I say if we keep thinking and doing right in our lives we can always keep the wheel of life in a happy pace.
Love your pondering poem and how you put to excellent use the (s )words
Gert
Comment Written 16-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2009
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Gert, thanks so much :-0 Brooke
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Take care
Gert
