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Comment from Mischief's Momma
Now this one brought back some happy memories Brooke.
You have captured the essence of the puffins so well. When my husband I were first married we live in an apartment in a house called Puffin View because it's back looked out over the Menai Straits directly at an island known locally as Puffin Island. As you may have guessed, it was a small rocky island that was home to a colony of puffins. We had no TV, but a pair of binoculars gave us plenty of entertainment :)
Sharon
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Now this one brought back some happy memories Brooke.
You have captured the essence of the puffins so well. When my husband I were first married we live in an apartment in a house called Puffin View because it's back looked out over the Menai Straits directly at an island known locally as Puffin Island. As you may have guessed, it was a small rocky island that was home to a colony of puffins. We had no TV, but a pair of binoculars gave us plenty of entertainment :)
Sharon
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Sharon, Puffin View - how great!! What a terrific free show you must have had :-) Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
Love it! You have painted a bright and comical picture of this interesting bird.
I enjoy learning about creatures that show God's sense of humor. Thanks!
I, too, hope they can be saved. I wonder, though, if the increase in seal numbers has anything to do with their lack of food.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2009
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Love it! You have painted a bright and comical picture of this interesting bird.
I enjoy learning about creatures that show God's sense of humor. Thanks!
I, too, hope they can be saved. I wonder, though, if the increase in seal numbers has anything to do with their lack of food.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2009
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Glad you enjoyed the puffins, Kathy. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from literaturelove
This was sweet very sweet and sad to see. The creatures of nature are being killed because of us how sad is that. A very moving poem I loved it.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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This was sweet very sweet and sad to see. The creatures of nature are being killed because of us how sad is that. A very moving poem I loved it.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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I'm so glad you liked this poem about creatures I love so much - thank you! Brooke
Comment from malachi1206
This was truly a really fine write about birds I knew nothing about I learned from this poem and thought about what was said so you did what poetry should do hit the mind and heart and funny bone too excellent malachi1206
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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This was truly a really fine write about birds I knew nothing about I learned from this poem and thought about what was said so you did what poetry should do hit the mind and heart and funny bone too excellent malachi1206
Comment Written 02-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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I'm glad to have introduced these great birds to you - thanks so much!! Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, you've created yet another masterpiece here. I personally love puffins, they are so bumbly and cute. It would indeed be a crying shame - a crime eve - if these dear little birds were to become extinct. Not leaving much of a legacy for our children are we - as a race of creatures I mean.
Wonderful writing.
Warmest wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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Brooke, you've created yet another masterpiece here. I personally love puffins, they are so bumbly and cute. It would indeed be a crying shame - a crime eve - if these dear little birds were to become extinct. Not leaving much of a legacy for our children are we - as a race of creatures I mean.
Wonderful writing.
Warmest wishes
Kat
Comment Written 02-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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Kat, I'm so glad you love puffins too - they are just too adorable! Thank you for your thoughtful comments,Brooke
Comment from womanwriter
What a wonderful way to explain the plight of the Puffin. Such endearing little creatures! And like so many species we are doing little to make sure that they survive all that we are putting our planet through.
Thanks for the much needed reminder that not all the beauty we have today will be here tomorrow if we don;t do something NOW.
I be sure to check out the youtube link.
Thanks for sharing!
Sincerely,
womanwriter
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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What a wonderful way to explain the plight of the Puffin. Such endearing little creatures! And like so many species we are doing little to make sure that they survive all that we are putting our planet through.
Thanks for the much needed reminder that not all the beauty we have today will be here tomorrow if we don;t do something NOW.
I be sure to check out the youtube link.
Thanks for sharing!
Sincerely,
womanwriter
Comment Written 02-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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Womanwriter - thanks so much for your truly thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from honeytree
I loved the art work and the wonderful words written here. The auks look so cute,I like them. I hope they don't die out because of Global Warming. We may have left changes to global warming a lttle late I feel. We need to act now.
Loved your words written here.
Honeytree.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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I loved the art work and the wonderful words written here. The auks look so cute,I like them. I hope they don't die out because of Global Warming. We may have left changes to global warming a lttle late I feel. We need to act now.
Loved your words written here.
Honeytree.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2009
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Honeytree, it is good to see you. Thanks so much for your positive review, and yes, let's hope nothing happens to threaten these adorable creatures! Brooke
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I am glad you liked the review. I enjoyed reading it. Honeytree.
Comment from RG Hamilton
Wish I hadn't squandered my 6th star...
This is adorable (Sorry. I know that is fair gender language, but what else can I say?). I am impressed by the subjects you choose or that inspire you. No need for angst, horror, love poems or the like when you can do this with auks. Bravo! I would not alter a single word or space.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Wish I hadn't squandered my 6th star...
This is adorable (Sorry. I know that is fair gender language, but what else can I say?). I am impressed by the subjects you choose or that inspire you. No need for angst, horror, love poems or the like when you can do this with auks. Bravo! I would not alter a single word or space.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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I think adorable suits the puffin well. :-) Yeah, I'm not all that much into even reading angst poems let alone writing them. Thank you!! Brooke
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
You have described these birds so beautifully as they should be if we ever lost these birds it would be a shame as they add colour to the earth and surroundings I enjoyed regards Fuller
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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You have described these birds so beautifully as they should be if we ever lost these birds it would be a shame as they add colour to the earth and surroundings I enjoyed regards Fuller
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Fuller, yes, color they do add!! Thanks, Brooke
Comment from perunest
I love this poem about certain birds who
lack the streamlined body usually seen in
flighted birds. I can even identify with
it - as the "mother" of an African Gray, a
bird that has been likened to a "flying sofa"
by those who study bird-dom. Your poem is great!
("Flying drunks" - love it!) Carolyn
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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I love this poem about certain birds who
lack the streamlined body usually seen in
flighted birds. I can even identify with
it - as the "mother" of an African Gray, a
bird that has been likened to a "flying sofa"
by those who study bird-dom. Your poem is great!
("Flying drunks" - love it!) Carolyn
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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I'm glad your pet allows you to identify with the puffin :-) Thank you, Brooke
