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Comment from artsygal
And now, my dear Brooke, your vote's reward is clear. Hey, when you're from Minnesota, as I am, you get used to being the only 'other colored' state on the CNN election maps. (Remember Mondale?) But you still vote, no matter what odds amy be against the choice. I'm with you on the poem's message, and you've expressed it perfectly and beautifully. All the better to read with the great photo you added. Fits so well!
Hugs, Sara
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2009
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And now, my dear Brooke, your vote's reward is clear. Hey, when you're from Minnesota, as I am, you get used to being the only 'other colored' state on the CNN election maps. (Remember Mondale?) But you still vote, no matter what odds amy be against the choice. I'm with you on the poem's message, and you've expressed it perfectly and beautifully. All the better to read with the great photo you added. Fits so well!
Hugs, Sara
Comment Written 23-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2009
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Sara, my first time voting was for McGovern while attending college in MA. I was part of voting for him in the ONLY state he carried against Nixon. Did we have it right in MA or not??? LOL Thanks so much for your great comments and generous rating, Brooke
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You certainly did have it right! Hugs, Sara
Comment from WordPainter
The responsibility to vote is an awesome one. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the inauguration and the ball, and all the activities, and the prayer service the next day as well. I'm still watching, fascinated to see how our new president manage things. Thanks for sharing your great perspective!
Lois
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2009
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The responsibility to vote is an awesome one. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the inauguration and the ball, and all the activities, and the prayer service the next day as well. I'm still watching, fascinated to see how our new president manage things. Thanks for sharing your great perspective!
Lois
Comment Written 23-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2009
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Lois, we are all paying rapt attention as we need so much to be done to save us from the current toilet our previous administration dumped us in!! Thanks so much,Brooke
Comment from Kym Jade
I can understand the feelings you must of felt in such a monumental election for the US and history.Here in Australia it is compulsory to vote in all elections.You have every right to be proud of yourself.
Love and hugs
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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I can understand the feelings you must of felt in such a monumental election for the US and history.Here in Australia it is compulsory to vote in all elections.You have every right to be proud of yourself.
Love and hugs
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Yes, I've been told of that compulsory part, which does not sit well with me - I think everyone should vote, but I also think they must choose to. Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from fayesh
It is indeed thrilling when one goes into the booth and chooses the destiny of a nation - the whole is equal to the sum of its parts. I would suggest one change in line 4 - the preposition in -> by.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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It is indeed thrilling when one goes into the booth and chooses the destiny of a nation - the whole is equal to the sum of its parts. I would suggest one change in line 4 - the preposition in -> by.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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I'll look at the poem to see what you mean about the preposition :-) Thanks for the kind review, Brooke
Comment from shimmeringlights
You are a person of very few words :), but you capture the moment and the feeling of it so precisely when you write. This is such a week for celebration and goosebumps (good goosebumps!)
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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You are a person of very few words :), but you capture the moment and the feeling of it so precisely when you write. This is such a week for celebration and goosebumps (good goosebumps!)
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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you just made me laugh - my nickname since childhood has been babbling brooke since nobody can shut me up - I discovered cinquains a couple months ago and fell in love with the fact that they force me to practice economy of words :-) Thank you,Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Loved your choice of artwork! I have never voted for one democrat since I started in the Nixon-Kennedy election. Have worked diligently for the republican party and emceed Ronald Regan's re-election rally at the Phoenix Convention Center. I voted of Obama!
Dave
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Loved your choice of artwork! I have never voted for one democrat since I started in the Nixon-Kennedy election. Have worked diligently for the republican party and emceed Ronald Regan's re-election rally at the Phoenix Convention Center. I voted of Obama!
Dave
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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God bless you!!! It takes some of us more time to come around than others. LOL I shall not speak of Reagan. :-) Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Mike K2
Isn't that the way we should all feel. There were things that I saw that I didn't like, but the vote is important. I would love to see more and better news coverage of all events so that we can always have a complete picture when we step in the booth. Just one thing that is disappointing in modern elections. I like that old style voting booth that signaled the vote with a raspy rake and a loud ching! Not the little beeps that they have today that makes you wonder if something is wrong with your cell phone. lol
I love this poem and it is so true and well done to boot!
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Isn't that the way we should all feel. There were things that I saw that I didn't like, but the vote is important. I would love to see more and better news coverage of all events so that we can always have a complete picture when we step in the booth. Just one thing that is disappointing in modern elections. I like that old style voting booth that signaled the vote with a raspy rake and a loud ching! Not the little beeps that they have today that makes you wonder if something is wrong with your cell phone. lol
I love this poem and it is so true and well done to boot!
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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you made me laugh with the voting booth/cell phone comment - thank you for this great review, Brooke
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Yea, what the young people will miss in our non descript environment. I remember those old voting machines and both mom and dad pulling that big lever and Bam! There vote was heard. I couldn't wait until I could vote. At least I had more then a few and you know what! It felt like I accomplished something. No chads and not soft beeps that can only make you wonder! It also took the strenth of someone that could swing a sword.
Hqve a great morning and day! With love, Mike
Comment from fictionwriter
Great job. I know how that felt as I also put my vote out that day. The poem was all that culminated in that one day. Great job. I can't wait to read more. Keep it up.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Great job. I know how that felt as I also put my vote out that day. The poem was all that culminated in that one day. Great job. I can't wait to read more. Keep it up.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Thank you to a fellow voter!!! Brooke
Comment from Nanny 6
Loved you cinquain about how proud one feels when they use their right to vote. It does make one proud when they know they made a difference. Good poem, Brooke. Judy
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Loved you cinquain about how proud one feels when they use their right to vote. It does make one proud when they know they made a difference. Good poem, Brooke. Judy
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Judy, yes, it is a huge responsibility and comes with great rewards - thank you, Brooke
Comment from robboscript
I marvereled at how such a succint poem can tell it all. Def a moment in history. I wasn't in a voting booth but when i voted for Obama I def should've felt a chill. If I didn't this poem sure did
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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I marvereled at how such a succint poem can tell it all. Def a moment in history. I wasn't in a voting booth but when i voted for Obama I def should've felt a chill. If I didn't this poem sure did
Comment Written 22-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2009
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Thank you for your most positive vibe in this review!!! Brooke
