A Poet's Plea
reflective quatrains96 total reviews
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke Very well balanced and excellent rhymning. Most interesting notes as usual. If only poems could bring the world to it's senses. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Hi Brooke Very well balanced and excellent rhymning. Most interesting notes as usual. If only poems could bring the world to it's senses. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 10-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009
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Gaye, yeah, not very likely, is it, that the world is going to listen to its poets? Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Fat man Says
Your poetry is truly wonderful...You're pushing the finest
poet's pen that the members of FanStory have ever seen...As a thinker and organizer you must have did well in business too...Bob
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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Your poetry is truly wonderful...You're pushing the finest
poet's pen that the members of FanStory have ever seen...As a thinker and organizer you must have did well in business too...Bob
Comment Written 09-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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Bob, thank you so much for this gracious review, Brooke
Comment from rama devi
I found this a soothing sound read aloud and enjoyed the visual splendor of your presentation with artowrk and color choices that suit the mood and tenor of this fine work. Your reflective quatrains are so enjoyable.
You do , however, underestimate yourself
It's far beyond my meager gifts
to bring the world to peace.
I plead, Delphinus, just one time,
my talents you increase.
You are a highly talented lady, dear Brooke,a and convey peace in almost all your posts.
Blessings, rama devi
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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I found this a soothing sound read aloud and enjoyed the visual splendor of your presentation with artowrk and color choices that suit the mood and tenor of this fine work. Your reflective quatrains are so enjoyable.
You do , however, underestimate yourself
It's far beyond my meager gifts
to bring the world to peace.
I plead, Delphinus, just one time,
my talents you increase.
You are a highly talented lady, dear Brooke,a and convey peace in almost all your posts.
Blessings, rama devi
Comment Written 09-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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rama devi, you are most kind - and it is lovely to convey a peaceful feeling - but I fear I will never and no poet will ever write the world to world peace. :-) thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from DrCarter2001
This is great that you've been pulling out so many obscure literary references to expand your poetry. This one is totally appropriate and nicely crafted. I'd consider submitting this one.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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This is great that you've been pulling out so many obscure literary references to expand your poetry. This one is totally appropriate and nicely crafted. I'd consider submitting this one.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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Thanks so much - you are most kind :-) Brooke
Comment from Lady & Louis
The power is always in the wrong place, isn't it? Except that if we had the power, even by poetry, to change things ... we'd likely mess it up too. (I know I would!) Like Lord Acton said - "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Humans have a depressingly consistent record of stuffing things up ...
Fine poem, Brooke, even if I am reviewing it in a late-night frame of mind!
Louise
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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The power is always in the wrong place, isn't it? Except that if we had the power, even by poetry, to change things ... we'd likely mess it up too. (I know I would!) Like Lord Acton said - "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Humans have a depressingly consistent record of stuffing things up ...
Fine poem, Brooke, even if I am reviewing it in a late-night frame of mind!
Louise
Comment Written 09-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2009
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You're right, I fear, about the corrupting thing - I've seen so many examples of it. Thanks so much for your insights, Louise. Brooke
Comment from Rabianabian
This is a wonderful poem. It flowed very nicely and I really liked the concept--you present this very well. Excellent job and good luck in your further work.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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This is a wonderful poem. It flowed very nicely and I really liked the concept--you present this very well. Excellent job and good luck in your further work.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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thanks so much - I've been out all day and am trying to clear my reviews - I promise I'll read your latest chapter later today or tomorrow :-D Brooke
Comment from Hitcher
I enjoyed your little offering Brooke, it danced along to its own beat and was a real treat friend. perrrrrrrrrfect meter and a wonderful little story that ends with the possibility of our world exploding...NICE!
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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I enjoyed your little offering Brooke, it danced along to its own beat and was a real treat friend. perrrrrrrrrfect meter and a wonderful little story that ends with the possibility of our world exploding...NICE!
Comment Written 08-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Thank you, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Gail Allred
How about a little plea for me? Because honey, your talents can't get any better. You are already the best poet in my eyes!! I learn so much from your talent! Big Hugs!!~MYSTERIA
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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How about a little plea for me? Because honey, your talents can't get any better. You are already the best poet in my eyes!! I learn so much from your talent! Big Hugs!!~MYSTERIA
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2009
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Mysteria, thank you so much for this enthusiastic and encouraging review! Brooke
Comment from mstad55
That's just crazy talk. A wonderful wish to accompany a wonderful poem. However, to the write the poem that brings world peace?? I think that plan may take a back seat on the way to the asylum. If you wish a little harder to the dolphin star you may get a mid row or front seat behind Melvin and his family. You're all bunch of crazy yahoo's. Thanks for a terrific poem and education. Mike
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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That's just crazy talk. A wonderful wish to accompany a wonderful poem. However, to the write the poem that brings world peace?? I think that plan may take a back seat on the way to the asylum. If you wish a little harder to the dolphin star you may get a mid row or front seat behind Melvin and his family. You're all bunch of crazy yahoo's. Thanks for a terrific poem and education. Mike
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Mike, well, that does it, if I write the poem and get awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, I won't invite you to be there!!!! LOL
Thanks, my goofy friend. :-) Brooke
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If you win the Nobel Peace Prize, what will you do next? Will you put on the shoes of Mother Theresa and walk the streets of Calcuta? Will you humbly walk the hills of Tibet to talk to the Dahli Llama to seek a higher sprituality so that you can take on even bigger challenges? Or will you just call it a day and go to Disney World?
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After long and hard contemplation of a second or two, I think I'm going to go with Disney World - waiting in those lines is all the hardship I'm willing to take on right now - climbing hills??? Nah. :-D
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
It's a good poem, Brooke, but it relies HEAVILY on your author's notes for clarity. I'm speaking specifically on the last two lines. When I read them initially, I just thought they were stinkers. Rhyme-filler that had little or nothing to do with the totality of the poem. Then I read your AN and you "explained" the poem to me. My personal philosophy is, either explain it or don't, but if the poem doesn't work without AN, it might need to be rethought.
'Course, it's already recognized, so who cares what I think?
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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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It's a good poem, Brooke, but it relies HEAVILY on your author's notes for clarity. I'm speaking specifically on the last two lines. When I read them initially, I just thought they were stinkers. Rhyme-filler that had little or nothing to do with the totality of the poem. Then I read your AN and you "explained" the poem to me. My personal philosophy is, either explain it or don't, but if the poem doesn't work without AN, it might need to be rethought.
'Course, it's already recognized, so who cares what I think?
:0)
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2009
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Sorry, Nescher, I have reread it and think it explains itself fine without the author's notes - the last verse follows from the wish for peace from the verse preceding it - I wish it had worked for you. :-) Thank you, as always, for your thoughts. Brooke
