Comment from dtimes3

Excellent

This goes very nicely to the tune of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." I like it a lot.

++ Grief-struck hearts with no belief,

++ Vanquished be your doubts and fear,

Nice Christmas message. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2008

thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Stephen C Winter (Vs

Excellent

Dear Brooke,

Thought I would have a quick read before my milky drink and off to bed...And what a treat, your words never fail to bring pleasure.

I read authors notes, It never ocurred to me there may be fewer people on FS in the holidy period, think I must have a new addiction for this site (lol).

Steve

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2008

Several people I know are off to visit children or just off on a holiday trip - and others are women with five kids, their spouses and grandchildren descending on their house for the week!! Thanks so much for your lovely review, Brooke

Comment from tteach

Excellent

Grief-struck hearts with no belief,
Embraced now by blessed relief.


It would be wonderful if all the non-believers would wake up one morning and believe. In something. I don't care if they find Buddha or Christ, as long as they find themselves in awe.

This poem is cheerfully hopeful. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2008

What a lovely comment - thank you!! Brooke

Comment from Pen&Ink

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

You've done well with entire series of acrostic poetry. I suspect you're correct in your assumption that many people are out and about; not reading or writing on FS. I've read many, if not all, of the series you posted. They have all been entertaining and well-done. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Ray

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2008

Ray, thanks so very much - yes, I personally know fellow writers on site who are already gone on vacation trips! Brooke

Comment from Falafa

Excellent

And again, you have scribed a remarkable poem. This is simply wonderful. I love the easy flow and resonant words, all singing the joy of Christmas. Great job! Thanks for sharing again... Happy Holidays to you and yours!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2008

thanks so much for your generous and lovely comments, Brooke

Comment from Scarlettdreams

Excellent

An absolutely lovely devotional and inspirational piece. It is well thought out and well worded and very nicely expressed with a nice flow. Bravo

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008

I'm so glad you enjoyed this Christmas poem as I enjoyed writing this series immensely. Thanks, Brooke

Comment from raimie

Excellent

Another great acrostic! Glad to see your not letting the madness of the holidays keep you from spreading your good will thru words! Merry xmas to you and yours-Rai

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008

Rai, my daughter is visiting, but since I have to share her with others, I only got her from 2 until 9:30 today - might as well do poetry the other hours LOL Thanks, brooke

reply by raimie on 22-Dec-2008

Well, I need some of your stamina! I fell asleep wrapping xmas presents lastnight, Lol!

Comment from RSayre45

Excellent

What a fantastic tribute to the Holidays! Fabulous poem! Flowed easily while still following the acrostic guidelines. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you so much for sharing!

Happy Holidays!

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008

Thank you and happy holidays - writing this series has been a joy, Brooke

Comment from daysofdeath1

Excellent

This was truly an excellent poem. I could feel the happiness and passion you conveyed in this piece great job!!! and merry christmas!

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008

Merry Christmas, Brandon!! Thank you for your enthusiastic response :-) Hope all the schoolwork went well :-)

reply by daysofdeath1 on 24-Dec-2008

yes it did go well, i got a C on my chemistry final :(, but that is relatively good seeing as i got the fourth highest grade in the class! chemistry is a rough class, and it isn't exactly my speciality, but i am happy with the results. i aced the rest of my finals, so studying paid off. oh and i got a 98% on my english final, the result of only missing one question.
this was the question:

give the definition of antediluvian.
i wrote: an atiquity dating before biblical times
the correct answer: an item or antiquity from before the great flood.

so i know where i went wrong, but there is no leniency on tests that big. oh well.

but any ways other than that life has been pretty good.
hope you have a merry christmas, and get lots of presents today!

reply by the author on 24-Dec-2008

98% is pretty damned good even if you didn't get before the flood right! As for chemistry - sounds like one tough teacher for your grade to be fourth best - my philosophy is that if that many students don't do well, something must be wrong with the way the material was taught! Congratulations on doing so well - hope Santa rewards you :-)

reply by daysofdeath1 on 24-Dec-2008

thank you, but my chemistry teacher's philosophy is pretty much have the students teach themselves. it sucks.

reply by daysofdeath1 on 24-Dec-2008

thank you but my chemistry teacher has the students teach themselves, it is tough.

reply by the author on 24-Dec-2008

teach yourselves? Yikes - that does sound tough!!

reply by daysofdeath1 on 24-Dec-2008

yes it is

Comment from Jo52800

Excellent

Very nice. Only one comment/question which I assume I am wrong about: Is it trumpeters or trumpeteers? I'm not sure, but you're the teacher so I'll assume you are right.

Congrads on finishing four poems! Merry Christmas

Jo

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2008

I had a grand time writing all four - I know trumpeters checks out okay, but maybe the other one is okay too. Thanks so much, Brooke :-)