Solveig's Daughter: A Romance
The story of how I came to be.106 total reviews
Comment from gargoyle socks
Very nice poem! I think about things like this sometimes. I like your notes at the bottom too. It is so interesting to know a bit of where you came from. And like you said, what if even one event had gone differently?
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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Very nice poem! I think about things like this sometimes. I like your notes at the bottom too. It is so interesting to know a bit of where you came from. And like you said, what if even one event had gone differently?
Comment Written 26-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2009
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and that is with just one set of grandparents - you go back a few generations and there are SOOOOOO many ancestors involved. :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from steevie
A very telling poem. And there lies, The Story of Brooke. Your author notes were added bonus, filling in many of the details that couldn't possibly been included in the poem, (although I have read some poems where the author did not hesitate to include as much info ... LOL)
story telling is a natural for you
nicely written and entertaining as well
steve
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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A very telling poem. And there lies, The Story of Brooke. Your author notes were added bonus, filling in many of the details that couldn't possibly been included in the poem, (although I have read some poems where the author did not hesitate to include as much info ... LOL)
story telling is a natural for you
nicely written and entertaining as well
steve
Comment Written 03-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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Steve, thank you! Solveig is not even on her gravestone - seems like somewhere her original name should be acknowledged :-) Brooke
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you're welcome
steve
Comment from KelinaJ
Beautiful image selection. Perfect for the beginnings in Norway. The presentation and color scheme are great. Good use of rhythm and rhyme. The tale flows wonderfully from the past into the present (or at least the beginning or your present). Excellent.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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Beautiful image selection. Perfect for the beginnings in Norway. The presentation and color scheme are great. Good use of rhythm and rhyme. The tale flows wonderfully from the past into the present (or at least the beginning or your present). Excellent.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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thank you so much - I had a time finding the right Norway illustration, so glad it finally worked out :-) Peace, Brooke
Comment from Dogz
Very nice indeed. I like your poems. They are refreshing and always positive. A stark contrast to mine. I think I'll write one about my grandparents, at least my grandma. My grandpa never told anyone about his past, not even grandma. Very nice poem indeed. Dogz
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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Very nice indeed. I like your poems. They are refreshing and always positive. A stark contrast to mine. I think I'll write one about my grandparents, at least my grandma. My grandpa never told anyone about his past, not even grandma. Very nice poem indeed. Dogz
Comment Written 20-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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I would love to read a poem about your grandma :-) Thank you!! Peace, Brooke
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I'll let you know when I write it. It'll be awhile though, my mind is not in that kind of place right now:)
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I know what you mean - that is why I usually don't enter the contests that have a 24 or 48 hour deadline - how can someone write a poem on demand in that short a space of time without being in the proper frame of mind?
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You're right. I only enter the one's that give a lot of time.
Comment from lathunder
You did it again. I love the way you take an idea and spin it into a great story poem for all to enjoy. This poem was well written and flowed beautifully. How romantic, and at the same time I can understand all those questions running through your head, 'What if.' Well, I for one am glad that it did happen the way it did because if it hadn't, I would have never known the brilliant writer that you have become.
L.A.Thunder
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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You did it again. I love the way you take an idea and spin it into a great story poem for all to enjoy. This poem was well written and flowed beautifully. How romantic, and at the same time I can understand all those questions running through your head, 'What if.' Well, I for one am glad that it did happen the way it did because if it hadn't, I would have never known the brilliant writer that you have become.
L.A.Thunder
Comment Written 20-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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You are most kind and gracious - thank you!! Peace, Brooke
Comment from wazzo
I do think your notes open for us the amazing coincidence, (we Christians might call them God-incidents) that led to you. History in a poem, I bet the rest of your family would enjoy reading of their roots in rhyme. Albert.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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I do think your notes open for us the amazing coincidence, (we Christians might call them God-incidents) that led to you. History in a poem, I bet the rest of your family would enjoy reading of their roots in rhyme. Albert.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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Yes, I am writing memory poems for my children to keep forever, and I do share with the rest of family too - thank you!! Peace, Brooke
Comment from jmyron
Geneology is great isn't it? I am afraid to admit that I am not into it as much as I should be, as I am a Later Day Saint (Mormon).
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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Geneology is great isn't it? I am afraid to admit that I am not into it as much as I should be, as I am a Later Day Saint (Mormon).
Comment Written 20-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2008
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Oh, you come from the genealogy experts!! It's never too late :-) thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from davidray
Everybody should have the opportunity to delve into their family tree and learn about the history within. Makes one appreciate so much more, and as you do, think about what could've easily been something else entirely different.
Thanks for sharing.
David
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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Everybody should have the opportunity to delve into their family tree and learn about the history within. Makes one appreciate so much more, and as you do, think about what could've easily been something else entirely different.
Thanks for sharing.
David
Comment Written 19-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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thanks for this gracious review, David :-) Brooke
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello adewpearl,
I enjoyed this poem very much. I particularly liked the following line as it is where it all began and how love just happens:
had Alette not caught Wilhelm's eye,
(It starts in the eyes - the eyes tell all)
This poem reads and flows well and I have no suggestion for improvement. A delightful poem - keep writing.
Regards, LateBloomer
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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Hello adewpearl,
I enjoyed this poem very much. I particularly liked the following line as it is where it all began and how love just happens:
had Alette not caught Wilhelm's eye,
(It starts in the eyes - the eyes tell all)
This poem reads and flows well and I have no suggestion for improvement. A delightful poem - keep writing.
Regards, LateBloomer
Comment Written 19-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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you are most gracious - thank you!
Comment from MumEsGirl
Amazing. I loved this work. It tells a very vivid story, it captures the reader from the very first line. My partner who like myself dabbles in poetry was stunned by this work. I look forward to reading moe of your works.
best wishes kate
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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Amazing. I loved this work. It tells a very vivid story, it captures the reader from the very first line. My partner who like myself dabbles in poetry was stunned by this work. I look forward to reading moe of your works.
best wishes kate
Comment Written 19-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2008
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I am so pleased, Kate, that you enjoyed this poem. I do hope you continue to like my work. I will have to look you up - I review a lot, but don't know your name. Peace, Brooke :-)
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Hi Brooke
thanks for getting back to me. I have posted two works today, (my first attempts). i am logged in as MumEsGirl.
can you let me know how to search for writers by name as I have had some fantastic suggestions and comments from people and would like to return the compliment
best wishes
katex
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near the top of the page you will see a bunch of buttons that start with home and end with info. Click on the community button. Then click on the letter you want to search - for adewpearl it would be a. Look for that name alphabetically. Then when you get my page, click on portfolio and you can view everything I've posted. :-) I will look at your posts now. :-) Brooke
