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Solitude

reflective quatrains

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Comment from Gaye Hemsley
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Hi Brooke What a sight a butterfly makes in flight, your words showed a pretty picture. I very much like the orange backgroud to go with the butterfly. Rhyming was excellent. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 06-May-2009

reply by the author on 06-May-2009
    Gaye, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from fayesh
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The butterfly poem was nicely done, but the first two stanzas were so much better than the last one. I think, and it's just me, that the butterfly could well be a metaphor for the contemplative poet, and that the last stanza could have expressed that.

As it is:

What does she meditate upon
in solitude of solo flight?
The secret is not mine to know,
just mine to ask at such a sight.

You and the butterfly:

What does she meditate upon
in solitude of solo flight?
Like me I think at moments
when no one else is in sight


 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Thanks for your thoughtful review and for your input - I appreciate your taking the time :-) Brooke
Comment from photopoet
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Brooke, I just love your PLP's (Perfect Little Poems). This one reminded me of the time last year when I spent about a half hour just following the path of a butterfly as it went from flower to flower. Sush joy and wonderment.
Thank you for this bit of brightness. Barb

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Barb, PLP - that sure has me smiling :-) I will now bask in your kind words. Thank you, Brooke :-)
Comment from Lex82103
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I love how you put this poem together. I like how you used emerald sea for grass. It puts the picture together much more nicely than just saying grass. I wasn't expecting the ending you had, either.

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Thank you for your thoughtful review, Brooke
Comment from Nicnac
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This is such fun!
I love the presentation. It sets the whimsical and curious mood of this poem. I love how you admire and display the beauty of creation. :)
Blessings, Brooke. Thank you for the smile this poem has given me this beautiful May morning.
Nic

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Nic, thanks again - I always appreciate your visits and comments. Brooke
Comment from mommynow
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Very well written. I think you did a great job creating this piece for the artwork (which is absolutely beautiful) Great job, always love reading your work

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Thanks for another great review, Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
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The net cannot feel all the fear
it's flapping motion can instill,
it folds in air, enfolds the wings
that batter weakly 'gainst its will.

The net cannot feel contrition,
it doesn't hate its prey,
it only has a single mission;
capturing rainbows this day.

So spare a thought when watching
for the net, knowing not better.
It's just a tool of human greed,
allowed free and unfettered.

Mike

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    I love it, especially the middle verse. Thank you, Mike. Brooke
Comment from Crusty
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Oh this is wonderful Brooke. What a dazzling presentation. Bravo!
A sensational poem, exceptionally written. You never fail to please me Brooke, I never feel disappointed. That's why I come back, time and again. Thank you.

Brad...

Ps, there's an idea. Write a terrible poem, one you know couldn't possibly work, then post it. I bet it goes All time best.

 Comment Written 05-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    I've already had others suggest that, Brad - it goes against the grain :-) I've written terrible pieces of poems before - they are what end up on the cutting room floor! :-D Thanks, Brooke
Comment from NightWriter
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"Solitude" is a beautifully written reflective quatrain poem. A single butterfly. Smooth, written with perfect rhythm and rhyming. Well done (as always!).

 Comment Written 04-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Good morning, and thank you for your thoughtful response. Brooke :-)
Comment from Kym Jade
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Absolutely loved it. Thank you for bringing some sunshine into our day. Loved the visuals and feel your poem created.

Blessings

 Comment Written 04-May-2009

reply by the author on 05-May-2009
    Good morning and thank you!! Brooke :-)