Cogitating Cows
A Day of Meditation in the land of A-Z.94 total reviews
Comment from Fleedleflump
Yes, I think cows do indeed cogitate. I think I would have tried to get the word "rumination" in somehow, although your choice or reverie fits batter, so I'll shut up! I once got herded out of a field I was crossing by a huge crowd of cows; as a group, they can be quite intimidating!
Mike
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2008
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Yes, I think cows do indeed cogitate. I think I would have tried to get the word "rumination" in somehow, although your choice or reverie fits batter, so I'll shut up! I once got herded out of a field I was crossing by a huge crowd of cows; as a group, they can be quite intimidating!
Mike
Comment Written 28-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2008
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My friend Peter already brought the rumination thing up, and it would be a swell choice, but I just got used to reverie. :-) Thanks for your great review, Brooke :-)
Comment from jonouk
Nice work again Brooke. Fresian cows eh? Yup world wide recognition, the bovine look, indifference, yet curious big brown eyes. The cogitating, ruminating, cow jumped over the moon. LOL just thinking, don't mind me. well done
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Nice work again Brooke. Fresian cows eh? Yup world wide recognition, the bovine look, indifference, yet curious big brown eyes. The cogitating, ruminating, cow jumped over the moon. LOL just thinking, don't mind me. well done
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Now, why in the world would I mind you? If cows can contemplate, so can you! Thanks for your humorous review, Brooke :-)
Comment from Aussie
What a lovely day, a cow of a time. When you can veg out and blow cobwebs away, be close to Mother Nature and just 'exist' I loved your poem and I love cows and horses - one or an udder!ZZZz
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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What a lovely day, a cow of a time. When you can veg out and blow cobwebs away, be close to Mother Nature and just 'exist' I loved your poem and I love cows and horses - one or an udder!ZZZz
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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thanks for this humorous review :-) Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
Fun! Was the parenthetical "edible flowers" necessary? Other than that, this poem was a romp in the field. Love the artwork, too. Well done!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Fun! Was the parenthetical "edible flowers" necessary? Other than that, this poem was a romp in the field. Love the artwork, too. Well done!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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I doubt it was necessary, just what I was in the mood to do. :-) I hate anything in poetry that is necessary, hence, my reluctance to write in iambic pentameter :-) Thanks so much for your lovely review, Brooke :-)
Comment from Domino
Hey, Brooke. You done it!!
26 words, blimey, I only just wrote the other review. That was quick, just 20 seconds!
Pure genius and a fabulous funny ending.
WELL DONE. Worth a sixer, and I'm stingy with them. Ray xx
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Hey, Brooke. You done it!!
26 words, blimey, I only just wrote the other review. That was quick, just 20 seconds!
Pure genius and a fabulous funny ending.
WELL DONE. Worth a sixer, and I'm stingy with them. Ray xx
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Yes, Ray, you wrote the challenge, I read it and then composed this in 15 seconds, the other 5 seconds involved in finding the appropriate illustration ;-) Glad you enjoyed this one - now, if you challenge me to a 26 word one in iambic pentameter, you might drive to drink, so please let's not ramp up the challenges LOL Brooke
Comment from bard owl
Cows. I always think of them as the laid-back barnyard philosophers that are much smarter than they are given credit for. The farmer across the street has several head of Herefords and they seem to be quite calm and contented with their bucholic lives. Their pasture mates, four painted ponies, are able to convince the cows to play once in a while, but that disturbs their cogitative processes. We have had the bull of the herd as an uninvited guest in our backyard several times. Guess the grass looked greener over here and he loves to drink out of the bird bath - as if it is his gigantic wine goblet. He always seemed well-behaved and not the least confused. Seeing the cows grazing is very calming. I loved your poem. Cows do not get enough recognition. Excellent write. Blessings to you, Linda
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Cows. I always think of them as the laid-back barnyard philosophers that are much smarter than they are given credit for. The farmer across the street has several head of Herefords and they seem to be quite calm and contented with their bucholic lives. Their pasture mates, four painted ponies, are able to convince the cows to play once in a while, but that disturbs their cogitative processes. We have had the bull of the herd as an uninvited guest in our backyard several times. Guess the grass looked greener over here and he loves to drink out of the bird bath - as if it is his gigantic wine goblet. He always seemed well-behaved and not the least confused. Seeing the cows grazing is very calming. I loved your poem. Cows do not get enough recognition. Excellent write. Blessings to you, Linda
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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You get to live next door to cows? I am sooooooooo envious.
thank you for this most interesting review, Brooke :-)
Comment from WendieC
Now, I just couldn't pass up a poem about cogitating cows...and was pleasantly surprised that I hadn't! You have a way of getting me to reflect on things I wouldn't normally reflect on while enjoying the journey. I especially like how you set the tone of the poem with the beginning phrase, "acting blase". Excellent! And the idea of cows meditating on jumping over a smiling moon was much appreciated by this preschool teacher!
PS(I always liked those kindhearted moons when I was child)
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Now, I just couldn't pass up a poem about cogitating cows...and was pleasantly surprised that I hadn't! You have a way of getting me to reflect on things I wouldn't normally reflect on while enjoying the journey. I especially like how you set the tone of the poem with the beginning phrase, "acting blase". Excellent! And the idea of cows meditating on jumping over a smiling moon was much appreciated by this preschool teacher!
PS(I always liked those kindhearted moons when I was child)
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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I love cows, truly I do. You are a preschool teacher, what a wonderful profession for a kind woman. My daughter is a nanny to preschool aged children, and she, like you, is such a gentle soul. Thank you so much for this lovely review, Brooke :-)
Comment from dtimes3
Oh, you make me work so hard by not leaving me much to pick at but, I believe I would move the comma after "daisies" and place it behind the paren after flowers. I like "lambent" a great deal - it evokes images of counting sheep but maybe that's too deep for cows, and that would raise a question of mixing herds with flocks - this has started many a range war. Wonderful in every way. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Oh, you make me work so hard by not leaving me much to pick at but, I believe I would move the comma after "daisies" and place it behind the paren after flowers. I like "lambent" a great deal - it evokes images of counting sheep but maybe that's too deep for cows, and that would raise a question of mixing herds with flocks - this has started many a range war. Wonderful in every way. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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and why would you suspect anything is too deep for cows??
Thanks so very much for your most thoughtful review :-)
Brooke
Comment from LadyMary
Terrific. Fun reading, and of course your A - Z talent in describing the cows brought them to life for me. I truly hope your unique approach to writing will become a compilation for a book. LadyMary
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Terrific. Fun reading, and of course your A - Z talent in describing the cows brought them to life for me. I truly hope your unique approach to writing will become a compilation for a book. LadyMary
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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You are most kind - the cows and I thank you! :-D Brooke
Comment from Nanny 6
Great poem. My favorite part was the way you worded how the cows jumped over the moon. I don't know how much more creative you can get with these poems about animials, but I'm never disappointed when I open you file! Judy
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Great poem. My favorite part was the way you worded how the cows jumped over the moon. I don't know how much more creative you can get with these poems about animials, but I'm never disappointed when I open you file! Judy
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Judy, thanks so very much :-)Glad you liked the fantasy/whimsy of this one. Peace, Brooke
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thanks, Judy - if you get a response twice, it's because the computer has brought up your review twice - glad you liked the fantasy of this one :-) Brooke
