Labor Day
For many every day is labor day82 total reviews
Comment from peggysis64
Brooke, what a wonderful tribute to your father. I am sure your father looked down upon you from his spot in heaven with a great big smile on his face and a gleam in his eyes when he saw you building that house. I do like to get dirty and I find building something to be rewarding as you watch it grow before your eyes. kay
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2008
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Brooke, what a wonderful tribute to your father. I am sure your father looked down upon you from his spot in heaven with a great big smile on his face and a gleam in his eyes when he saw you building that house. I do like to get dirty and I find building something to be rewarding as you watch it grow before your eyes. kay
Comment Written 25-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2008
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Kay, I am humbled that you are reviewing my older posts - this is most sweet of you, and I appreciate all your lovely comments :-) Brooke
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Brooke, I am honored to be reading your older posts as you have so much to offer to the novice. I enjoy reading your work so much. kay
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I do so hope you're enjoying them - I am truly honored.
Comment from c_lucas
It is a very rewarding thing to have fond memories of a paternal loved one. Your poem is well written with good rhyming scheme. It has good imagery and descriptive scheme.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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It is a very rewarding thing to have fond memories of a paternal loved one. Your poem is well written with good rhyming scheme. It has good imagery and descriptive scheme.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Charlie - fond memories they are. Thank you, Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from AWorkInProgress
good poem in memory of your father. sounds like he taught you a good work ethic and for a good cause.
well versed.. ~Kris~
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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good poem in memory of your father. sounds like he taught you a good work ethic and for a good cause.
well versed.. ~Kris~
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Kris, thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from Poetic Friend
Brooke, I am so glad I had a six star remaining for this gem. This poem moved me in so many ways, given my father was also a laborer, a hard-worker until his last days.
I got to know your father through this poem.s and others you've written.
The deeds you have done in your father's memmory is admirable.
Each poem I have read of yours reflects your beautiful, unselfish heart.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Brooke, I am so glad I had a six star remaining for this gem. This poem moved me in so many ways, given my father was also a laborer, a hard-worker until his last days.
I got to know your father through this poem.s and others you've written.
The deeds you have done in your father's memmory is admirable.
Each poem I have read of yours reflects your beautiful, unselfish heart.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Thank you ever so much for your generosity and lovely comments!! This means a great deal to me, Brooke
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Well-deserved, Brooke. You are such a beautiful person, one I am honored to have encountered.
You give hope for the human race, with all sincerity, I write these words.
Comment from WordPainter
A wonderful tribute to your father, Brooke. For sure he would have been proud. You just amaze me the way you crank this poetry out! I have to work to get mine, lol. Just kidding, I know you work at it too, but you can crank circles around me. I loved reading the notes in this poem also. Reading your work brings out memories of my own.
Lois
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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A wonderful tribute to your father, Brooke. For sure he would have been proud. You just amaze me the way you crank this poetry out! I have to work to get mine, lol. Just kidding, I know you work at it too, but you can crank circles around me. I loved reading the notes in this poem also. Reading your work brings out memories of my own.
Lois
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Lois, I have this dream of being that person to whom it just comes, but I'm not. I know a young man on site who IS that person. I will say something to him in passing, and a half hour or less later, he will have produced a poem of brilliance in response. I spend hours fretting over a poem and revising it and pulling it apart, and he told me that if he can't produce a poem in 30 to 45 minutes, he knows it's just not happening. He just turned 17 last week. It's enough to make one weep. LOL You should check out his poetry - mightierthanthesword. It's not just that it's good for a kid. It's that it's fine work. I'm convinced he's a genius. Thanks, Brooke
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I know I've come across his name before. I went to his site and didn't recognize any of the names of the poems, but they are all so short, I might not remember. I'll have to look further to see if I've reviewed any of them. Or he may have reviewed some of mine. Thank you for pointing his work out to me.
Lois
Comment from Perp Ihebom
I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem. It was cleverly conceived and put together. The image of that uncommon devotion you set out to paint is vividly captured in your well chosen words. kudos, adewpearl.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem. It was cleverly conceived and put together. The image of that uncommon devotion you set out to paint is vividly captured in your well chosen words. kudos, adewpearl.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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You are most kind, as always, and I am in your debt, Brooke
Comment from Miska
This one struck a cord with me. I know the black dust of a coal miner and the grey of a construction worker and the dedication of both these men (my father and my husband) to their families. You reminded me of the way it was. thank you for sharing. Miska
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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This one struck a cord with me. I know the black dust of a coal miner and the grey of a construction worker and the dedication of both these men (my father and my husband) to their families. You reminded me of the way it was. thank you for sharing. Miska
Comment Written 22-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2008
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Miska, you definitely are someone who would know, and I appreciate more that you like the poem. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from whizpurr ^-^
Ilove this one. It is a wonderful poem, Pearly One... a loving memory well expressed. It expresses an elegant expression of love. I am glad you were able to appreciate his action and all it implied. It is things like this that one might so easily take for granted. Great to be aware and to appreciate the goodness and caring of others. Life is not only about giving, but it is also very much about receiving with thanks. Thanks for capturing this thought in your poem.
Whizpurr ^-^
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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Ilove this one. It is a wonderful poem, Pearly One... a loving memory well expressed. It expresses an elegant expression of love. I am glad you were able to appreciate his action and all it implied. It is things like this that one might so easily take for granted. Great to be aware and to appreciate the goodness and caring of others. Life is not only about giving, but it is also very much about receiving with thanks. Thanks for capturing this thought in your poem.
Whizpurr ^-^
Comment Written 21-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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I don't think you've ever reviewed anything without sounding so sincere and engaged and reaching out to be positive and encouraging - I would bet the farm you are a most loving soul.
Peace, Brooke
Comment from LadyMary
This provided a gateway to thinking of how hard my own Dad worked. My compliments for stirring those emotions by your writing. A lovely tribute. Your Dad must be looking down so proud of the daughter he raised for her compassion and her artistic talent, amongst other qualities. Excellent. LadyMary
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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This provided a gateway to thinking of how hard my own Dad worked. My compliments for stirring those emotions by your writing. A lovely tribute. Your Dad must be looking down so proud of the daughter he raised for her compassion and her artistic talent, amongst other qualities. Excellent. LadyMary
Comment Written 21-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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Lady Mary, every time a reader tells me a poem of mine caused her to think about her own family or situation, I feel as if all I've tried to do has succeeded, so I thank you for this validation. You are most kind. Thank you, Brooke :-)
Comment from Scarlettdreams
I am certain he would have been as well. I know I am. This is a special story, one that tugs at the heart for sure. Well done. Bravo Bravo
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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I am certain he would have been as well. I know I am. This is a special story, one that tugs at the heart for sure. Well done. Bravo Bravo
Comment Written 21-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2008
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this is not your first kind review today - so thank you doubly :-) Brooke
