Quaterns: Observations on Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Skipping Stones"Assorted Reflections
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Comment from ickajopat
Once I tried to skip a stone upon the sea. Unfortunately there was a snorkeler and the stone failed to skip his head when he came up for some air. It is strange but it is these little things that give us most joy, in your case that is. The skipping stone reminds me of Jesus walking on water and the snorkeler, Peter. The sun shone that splendid day and like in the transfiguration, He sparkled with each brilliant beam. And when I am out of steam, I remember of the stone skipping the water. Warmest regards from ickkajopat.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Once I tried to skip a stone upon the sea. Unfortunately there was a snorkeler and the stone failed to skip his head when he came up for some air. It is strange but it is these little things that give us most joy, in your case that is. The skipping stone reminds me of Jesus walking on water and the snorkeler, Peter. The sun shone that splendid day and like in the transfiguration, He sparkled with each brilliant beam. And when I am out of steam, I remember of the stone skipping the water. Warmest regards from ickkajopat.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Thank you - for a most interesting commentary and a most generous rating!!! Brooke
Comment from Annelisa
This is very good. I read Judian's and wondered what the style was. I guess I should have asked. I like it. You did very well with it yourself. It is a great format for this one. I haven't tried to skip a stone in year.
Wonder if I still could?? I think my record is same as yous and I'm still proud of it ;)
Thanks for the memories :)
Annelisa
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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This is very good. I read Judian's and wondered what the style was. I guess I should have asked. I like it. You did very well with it yourself. It is a great format for this one. I haven't tried to skip a stone in year.
Wonder if I still could?? I think my record is same as yous and I'm still proud of it ;)
Thanks for the memories :)
Annelisa
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Annelisa, go to you tube for a refresher course - more than one person offers demonstrations and directions :-) Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Kingsland
I can't judge you on the specific format as I had never heard of it before. But I liked the poem and the rhythm you wrote it in. It has a nice light subject matter that was fun to read.This was my pleasure to have read and reviewed it... John
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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I can't judge you on the specific format as I had never heard of it before. But I liked the poem and the rhythm you wrote it in. It has a nice light subject matter that was fun to read.This was my pleasure to have read and reviewed it... John
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2009
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John, thank you for this gracious review, Brooke :-)
Comment from debskatz
Hi brooke,
a lovely quatern! I used to love to skip stones as a kid. it read easily & nothing was forced. see, i knew you'd write a good one!
thanks for sharing it with us!
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Hi brooke,
a lovely quatern! I used to love to skip stones as a kid. it read easily & nothing was forced. see, i knew you'd write a good one!
thanks for sharing it with us!
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Deb, it is a fun form to write in. :-) Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Another great piece, Brooke.
Something a little different,
with a smooth flow to the words
and excellent rhythm and rhyme.
My, what a record - I just can't
imagine. I'm not much of a skipper
of stones myself, they just plonk
when I throw them.
I hope the day there is as bright as ours here.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Another great piece, Brooke.
Something a little different,
with a smooth flow to the words
and excellent rhythm and rhyme.
My, what a record - I just can't
imagine. I'm not much of a skipper
of stones myself, they just plonk
when I throw them.
I hope the day there is as bright as ours here.
Margaret.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Margaret - thank you. I'm on my way to the MS walk in a few minutes. I won the Poem of the Month - voting ended last night. So, it's a good morning. Hope you're having a great Sunday. Brooke :-)
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Congratualtions my friend.
Well deserved -- have a good day.
Margaret.
Comment from Eaglewolf
I am so jealous I don't think I've ever managed to skip a stone once! What beautiful imagery, the thing I loved the most about this poem was that I felt like I was the one there skipping the stone across the water. I'm thinking you're on a bit of a water theme at the moment?
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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I am so jealous I don't think I've ever managed to skip a stone once! What beautiful imagery, the thing I loved the most about this poem was that I felt like I was the one there skipping the stone across the water. I'm thinking you're on a bit of a water theme at the moment?
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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For whatever reason I've been longing to be around water lately - yes!! Thanks for your perceptive review, Brooke ;-)
Comment from Kym Jade
This is beautiful in itself. We love skipping stones across our dam but you made it all sound so much more beautiful.
Love and blessings
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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This is beautiful in itself. We love skipping stones across our dam but you made it all sound so much more beautiful.
Love and blessings
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Thank you - isn't it just the most fun? Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
one of those wonderful things my dad taught me to do ... skip stones on the water. not an easy feat to say the least. made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent. nice little tidbit in the notes is always good.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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brooke,
one of those wonderful things my dad taught me to do ... skip stones on the water. not an easy feat to say the least. made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent. nice little tidbit in the notes is always good.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Barbara, thank you - I really appreciate your reviews. Brooke
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brooke,
you are very welcome~
love,
barbara
Comment from words
Beautiful use of the unusual poetic form(at least unusual to me).
Loved the flow of the words and the subtle repeating....very well done!
I especially liked:You can't imagine how it gleamed,
that laughing water struck by light.
I skipped a stone upon a stream
that summer day when all seemed right
Yes, "those "summer day(s) when all seemed right"
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Beautiful use of the unusual poetic form(at least unusual to me).
Loved the flow of the words and the subtle repeating....very well done!
I especially liked:You can't imagine how it gleamed,
that laughing water struck by light.
I skipped a stone upon a stream
that summer day when all seemed right
Yes, "those "summer day(s) when all seemed right"
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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It's an unusual form to me too - I had never tried it before, but I love it!! Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
I vicariously enjoyed your delight about the quatern and stone skipping. You chose just the right line to repeat and added very effective alliteration. Your rhythm was lovely, and your final thoughts on aging heartfelt.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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I vicariously enjoyed your delight about the quatern and stone skipping. You chose just the right line to repeat and added very effective alliteration. Your rhythm was lovely, and your final thoughts on aging heartfelt.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2009
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Joan, it turns out to be a really fun form to compose. Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
