Quaterns: Observations on Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 28 "Come Celebrate the First of May"Assorted Reflections
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Comment from sara-beth
Would that I could spy the elves and fae! I absolutely love this, and you knew I would! It is positively enchanting.....you probably chose that artwork because it seems a little Enid Blyton-esque....I remember having a little purple hard cover with a similair picture on the cover, filled with tales of Noddy and the rest of the little guys!
reply by the author on 05-May-2009
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Would that I could spy the elves and fae! I absolutely love this, and you knew I would! It is positively enchanting.....you probably chose that artwork because it seems a little Enid Blyton-esque....I remember having a little purple hard cover with a similair picture on the cover, filled with tales of Noddy and the rest of the little guys!
Comment Written 04-May-2009
reply by the author on 05-May-2009
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Thanks so much, Sara-beth. I actually wanted a Maypole picture, but fan art had none - this is an adorable fairy, though :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke Lovely flowery/fairy poem. I close my eyes and see the fairies as I did as a child. You talk of spring we are in autumn and it's oh so beautiful. I've been comparing the World temperatures and were we live is still the same as many places in the Northern hemispere.
Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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Hi Brooke Lovely flowery/fairy poem. I close my eyes and see the fairies as I did as a child. You talk of spring we are in autumn and it's oh so beautiful. I've been comparing the World temperatures and were we live is still the same as many places in the Northern hemispere.
Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 04-May-2009
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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Gaye, thanks so much - glad you love those fairies - I always like fairy people :-) Brooke
Comment from earthlybeing
Wonderful poem with great vision and vivid words that bring it to life. I love the details and information on May Day. Hope you have been well. Thanks, Jeanette
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Wonderful poem with great vision and vivid words that bring it to life. I love the details and information on May Day. Hope you have been well. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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Jeanette, thanks for another lovely review, Brooke :-)
Comment from RG Hamilton
This form really does agree with you. filmoreodragon and I were discussing how you remind her of Emily Dickenson. I couldn't agree more. You have a rare and oh so lovely muse. Thanks for sharing with us!
Rob
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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This form really does agree with you. filmoreodragon and I were discussing how you remind her of Emily Dickenson. I couldn't agree more. You have a rare and oh so lovely muse. Thanks for sharing with us!
Rob
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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I love this form - as for the Dickinson comment, I could just kiss the two of you!!! LOL Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Many years ago as a school girl we used to celebrate may day with dancing around the maypole I don't think it is done so much now which is a shame it is such a colourful sight well done on this poem that evoke memory's I enjoyed regards Fuller
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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Many years ago as a school girl we used to celebrate may day with dancing around the maypole I don't think it is done so much now which is a shame it is such a colourful sight well done on this poem that evoke memory's I enjoyed regards Fuller
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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Fuller, thank you - glad I tapped into pleasant childhood memories :-) Brooke
Comment from apelle
beautiful, whimsical writing. Good choice of words, it creats great imagery:
When lilies of the valley bloom
and daisies overflow bouquets,
forget all thoughts of winter's gloom --
Come celebrate the first of May.
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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beautiful, whimsical writing. Good choice of words, it creats great imagery:
When lilies of the valley bloom
and daisies overflow bouquets,
forget all thoughts of winter's gloom --
Come celebrate the first of May.
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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apelle, thank you for our most thoughtful comments. Brooke
Comment from rama devi
Lovely an lyrical.
Simply a delight to read with the musical, melodious flow and rhythmic cadence that is in tune with the tenor of the theme and has a lively yet gentle pace.
Exquisite magical mood conveyed.
Finely presented.
Delightful.
Warm regards,
rama devi
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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Lovely an lyrical.
Simply a delight to read with the musical, melodious flow and rhythmic cadence that is in tune with the tenor of the theme and has a lively yet gentle pace.
Exquisite magical mood conveyed.
Finely presented.
Delightful.
Warm regards,
rama devi
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 04-May-2009
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rama devi, thank you!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Amicus
Why thank you for inviting me to your celebration. I had a lovely time watching the Maypole dance and sharing your overflowing joy at the coming of May and all its beauty.
Your poem is really uplifting and positive, Brooke. You have nailed the quatern form and fill it here with your trademark lush descriptive verse. It's all good.
I recall the Maypole dances from my school days and all the excitement that surrounded them. Wonderful simple traditions that could spark our imaginations and help us rid ourselves finally of winter's gloom. Sadly, no one seems into this stuff anymore.
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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Why thank you for inviting me to your celebration. I had a lovely time watching the Maypole dance and sharing your overflowing joy at the coming of May and all its beauty.
Your poem is really uplifting and positive, Brooke. You have nailed the quatern form and fill it here with your trademark lush descriptive verse. It's all good.
I recall the Maypole dances from my school days and all the excitement that surrounded them. Wonderful simple traditions that could spark our imaginations and help us rid ourselves finally of winter's gloom. Sadly, no one seems into this stuff anymore.
Comment Written 03-May-2009
reply by the author on 03-May-2009
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Yeah, maybe they'll make a video game about the Maypole and then it will come back into vogue. LOL Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, I'm speechless. As you know, my belief is pagan, and more pagan a verse no-one could have come up with than this. It's fabulous. I wish I had a six to give you!
Happy Spring, my friend!
Warm wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 02-May-2009
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Brooke, I'm speechless. As you know, my belief is pagan, and more pagan a verse no-one could have come up with than this. It's fabulous. I wish I had a six to give you!
Happy Spring, my friend!
Warm wishes
Kat
Comment Written 02-May-2009
reply by the author on 02-May-2009
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Kat, I was hoping you'd like this one :-) Thanks so much - I wish you had a six too! LOL Brooke
Comment from ersorenson
May day is a great day. Other countries make a bigger deal of this day than us because it's International Labor Day. It's funny that the USA started the celebration of labor and then we shifted to Labor Day. Now we must celebrate the end of summer and "forget all thoughts of winter's gloom"
Very nice poem.
Eric
reply by the author on 02-May-2009
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May day is a great day. Other countries make a bigger deal of this day than us because it's International Labor Day. It's funny that the USA started the celebration of labor and then we shifted to Labor Day. Now we must celebrate the end of summer and "forget all thoughts of winter's gloom"
Very nice poem.
Eric
Comment Written 02-May-2009
reply by the author on 02-May-2009
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Eric, thank you - I remember when the USSR used to have the big parades with the tanks. :-) Brooke :-)
