Breakfast at the Shelter
a reflective naani about acts of kindness98 total reviews
Comment from Blue Danube
This is a very touching poem.
I'm amazed that in a few words much that matters can be conveyed.
The author's notes that you have included were helpful, enlightening and extremely moving.
Children have a way all their own.
Thanks for sharing this experience.
Blue
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2009
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This is a very touching poem.
I'm amazed that in a few words much that matters can be conveyed.
The author's notes that you have included were helpful, enlightening and extremely moving.
Children have a way all their own.
Thanks for sharing this experience.
Blue
Comment Written 14-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2009
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Blue, thank you. I'm honored you've gone back into my portfolio to review this. Brooke :-)
Comment from Diny
SOmetimes I just have to read cuz the title draws me in!- Glad i did this one- I will serve lunch with smiles this WED!- Di
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2009
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SOmetimes I just have to read cuz the title draws me in!- Glad i did this one- I will serve lunch with smiles this WED!- Di
Comment Written 04-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2009
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Di, happy lunch service :-) Thanks so much. Brooke :-)
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Brooke:
every time I think you've
written my favorite shelter
poem, you write yet another
one that blows me away--it's
almost 2 a.m. my time, however,
so I'm too beat to try to be
creative with a response--I just
know that children's smiles cure
a world of hurt. love, jan
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009
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Brooke:
every time I think you've
written my favorite shelter
poem, you write yet another
one that blows me away--it's
almost 2 a.m. my time, however,
so I'm too beat to try to be
creative with a response--I just
know that children's smiles cure
a world of hurt. love, jan
Comment Written 25-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Jan - I always appreciate your warm and thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke Congratulations of winning the 'naani' poem, so much better because it is true. You say never underetimate the power of a smile, also never underetimate the power of a child, I sometimes take my little dance pupils into local resthomes and hospices, the patients just love them and it's a wonderful experience for the children.LOL Gaye
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Hi Brooke Congratulations of winning the 'naani' poem, so much better because it is true. You say never underetimate the power of a smile, also never underetimate the power of a child, I sometimes take my little dance pupils into local resthomes and hospices, the patients just love them and it's a wonderful experience for the children.LOL Gaye
Comment Written 21-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Gaye - I can't wait to show it to the little girl who inspired it come Tuesday :-) Brooke
Comment from Treesaw
Yes, dear Brooke, you have magic in your pen. These short but pithy pieces pack a gut-punch. How awesome to shake a reader in such a way!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Yes, dear Brooke, you have magic in your pen. These short but pithy pieces pack a gut-punch. How awesome to shake a reader in such a way!
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thank you - I am so eager to take this to the Center on Tuesday to show Lydia, who is due back :-) Brooke
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Sorry about the late review I haven't been able to load fanstory this was a great contest entry I so pleased it won regards Fuller
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Sorry about the late review I haven't been able to load fanstory this was a great contest entry I so pleased it won regards Fuller
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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I had an awful time with fanstory yesterday - I was cut off from access for a couple of hours - I totally empathize :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from jdrhye
Very touching and how very true. A smile can speak a thousand words and clear up in an instant all fears and sadness even for a breif time. The medicine of small gestures appreciated. Thank you for the reminder.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Very touching and how very true. A smile can speak a thousand words and clear up in an instant all fears and sadness even for a breif time. The medicine of small gestures appreciated. Thank you for the reminder.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2009
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Thank you and good morning, dear friend :-) Brooke
Comment from mstad55
The power of a friendly smile can make one forget about their cares for a moment or two, this we both know is very true. But the smile of a youngster brings out the best in us all. We can be having the worst of days and if there is a baby or five year old, that little smile will calm the storm. An eleven year old amongst the poorest or poor and in a shelter, has to be as refreshing as the first winds of spring. This person who brought in his daughter may have touched more people than he knows and the eduction and self worth that this young person recieved will last a life time. The naani wasn't too bad either. mstad55
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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The power of a friendly smile can make one forget about their cares for a moment or two, this we both know is very true. But the smile of a youngster brings out the best in us all. We can be having the worst of days and if there is a baby or five year old, that little smile will calm the storm. An eleven year old amongst the poorest or poor and in a shelter, has to be as refreshing as the first winds of spring. This person who brought in his daughter may have touched more people than he knows and the eduction and self worth that this young person recieved will last a life time. The naani wasn't too bad either. mstad55
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thanks, Mike - I am so eager to show her a copy of the poem and tell her she made me win a contest! :-) Brooke
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I'll bet she's proud of her mother, and thought that it would be better if you won without her getting injured, but if that's what it takes, I'm sure she's always glad to help.
Comment from Nanny 6
I can sure see why this Naani won the contest, Brooke! The tummy was filled and the heart warmed in this poem, written with love. : ) Judy
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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I can sure see why this Naani won the contest, Brooke! The tummy was filled and the heart warmed in this poem, written with love. : ) Judy
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Judy - I was really pleased to win this so now I can tell Lydia my poem about her won a contest! :-) Brooke
Comment from Begin Again
The innocence of a child,,,drawing so misconceptions of the unfortunate, just accepting them as they are.
How wonderful that her dad would so wisely introduce her to the need to reach out to others and for her to offer such comfort with a simple smile. A lesson for many of us!
Thank you for sharing! Carol C
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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The innocence of a child,,,drawing so misconceptions of the unfortunate, just accepting them as they are.
How wonderful that her dad would so wisely introduce her to the need to reach out to others and for her to offer such comfort with a simple smile. A lesson for many of us!
Thank you for sharing! Carol C
Comment Written 18-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2009
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Thanks so much, Carol - I can't wait to show her this poem next week :-) Brooke
