Whispered Waterfall
a double tetractys93 total reviews
Comment from N.C.Dent
Gorgeous, elegant and provocative. What more can you ask from a poem? I love the shaping cascading splash. We need more of that and less of rumble and thunder.
As always, beautifully done. Nick
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Gorgeous, elegant and provocative. What more can you ask from a poem? I love the shaping cascading splash. We need more of that and less of rumble and thunder.
As always, beautifully done. Nick
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Nick - I'm so pleased you like this :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Oh I love this one Brooke, it's so true, take time to smell the roses. lovely artwork choice. I do agree with you on the three syllable for 'Niagara' Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Oh I love this one Brooke, it's so true, take time to smell the roses. lovely artwork choice. I do agree with you on the three syllable for 'Niagara' Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Gaye, thank you. I appreciate your most encouraging and gracious comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Rabianabian
Oh, this is just lovely. I have been to Niagara falls, but I've also seen some much smaller, forested ones, like the one in this picture. WOnderful job. YOur description is amazing.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Oh, this is just lovely. I have been to Niagara falls, but I've also seen some much smaller, forested ones, like the one in this picture. WOnderful job. YOur description is amazing.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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I have seen both huge falls including Niagara and smaller ones, too, and I love both. Thanks, Mary, for your kind comments - I'm glad this one speaks to you :-) Brooke
Comment from dneves
This is so beautiful in its visual presentation and its superbly crafted language. This short, but mighty offering winds its way down as thought provoking allegory, finally crashing down in a tumultous interrogative! Beautifully done!
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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This is so beautiful in its visual presentation and its superbly crafted language. This short, but mighty offering winds its way down as thought provoking allegory, finally crashing down in a tumultous interrogative! Beautifully done!
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful review - I appreciate your comments. Brooke
Comment from jadedgemini2
Dictionaries (and thesaurus') are my two of my best friends right now:) They are wonderful right hand men:)
You brought up an interesting thought here. Must we only hear the chaos and turmoil of life-or can we depart from that way of thinking and enjoy the good things we are given? I think that is one of man's greatest (and one of the oldest) questions. It's one that only the individual can answer, but I wish we could all be in unison and stop and enjoy the simple things we take for granted (as we all do at some point or another).
A great thought provoking piece!! You did a fine job!
Jaded:)
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Dictionaries (and thesaurus') are my two of my best friends right now:) They are wonderful right hand men:)
You brought up an interesting thought here. Must we only hear the chaos and turmoil of life-or can we depart from that way of thinking and enjoy the good things we are given? I think that is one of man's greatest (and one of the oldest) questions. It's one that only the individual can answer, but I wish we could all be in unison and stop and enjoy the simple things we take for granted (as we all do at some point or another).
A great thought provoking piece!! You did a fine job!
Jaded:)
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Jaded, thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem. Yes, more of us need to take the time to enjoy the world around us!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Paradox Tremors
Niagara is always in too big of a hurry for me. I like the small, whispering falls. They're relaxing and so soothing to the soul. Love the picture you used and your writing.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Niagara is always in too big of a hurry for me. I like the small, whispering falls. They're relaxing and so soothing to the soul. Love the picture you used and your writing.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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I like both in totally different ways - thank you :-) Brooke
Comment from Renee' J Thomas
Beautiful poem here and especially in the form you wrote. I think you did very well expressing the emotion you feel for the force of the waterfall and also the fact that they have a peaceful side too.
Great picture to go with a great work.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Beautiful poem here and especially in the form you wrote. I think you did very well expressing the emotion you feel for the force of the waterfall and also the fact that they have a peaceful side too.
Great picture to go with a great work.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Thanks, Rose - I truly appreciate your thoughtful response. Brooke :-)
Comment from dihardest
Painting a picture of the sound of waterfalls with your words. I suspect that level of art requires pretty special talent. Very enjoyable. Great concept; impeccably delivered.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Painting a picture of the sound of waterfalls with your words. I suspect that level of art requires pretty special talent. Very enjoyable. Great concept; impeccably delivered.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Thank you for a most positive and encouraging review :-) Brooke
Comment from LauraKatherine
For once our pronunciation is the same. I say niagra with three syllables, too. :)
Loved the "g" sound (reminded me of the gurgles of water bubbling and flowing from rocks into a stream.)
Good point about the need for quietness amidst all the raging sounds in our world. This theme works well for nature (Niagara versus cascades) and our lives in general. We need to spend time in awe at power used for the good, rage at power used for evil, and in quiet contemplation and escape.
Excellent. I can't see anything to nit-pick over. (Usually don't with your poetry!)
Enjoyed this (of course!!)
Laura
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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For once our pronunciation is the same. I say niagra with three syllables, too. :)
Loved the "g" sound (reminded me of the gurgles of water bubbling and flowing from rocks into a stream.)
Good point about the need for quietness amidst all the raging sounds in our world. This theme works well for nature (Niagara versus cascades) and our lives in general. We need to spend time in awe at power used for the good, rage at power used for evil, and in quiet contemplation and escape.
Excellent. I can't see anything to nit-pick over. (Usually don't with your poetry!)
Enjoyed this (of course!!)
Laura
Comment Written 15-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Laura, for another detailed, attentive, gracious and all-around wonderful review!! Brooke :-)
Comment from AnnieBogart
Thank you, again, Brooke for yur wonderful imagery that made me feel a mist of cool water on my face. I had to come to one of your poems to cleanse my mind of maybe one of the worst I have ever read....Good grief, I wish I was mean enough to give him 3 stars, but I just couldn't....
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Thank you, again, Brooke for yur wonderful imagery that made me feel a mist of cool water on my face. I had to come to one of your poems to cleanse my mind of maybe one of the worst I have ever read....Good grief, I wish I was mean enough to give him 3 stars, but I just couldn't....
Comment Written 15-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2009
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Thanks, Annie, for this great review. You're not mean enough to give a 3 and I rarely give them either, but quite a few folks on this site LIVE to give two's and below! LOL
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I have encountered such people! Bastards! If I wasn't desperate for member points, I go back and rip apart some of their stuff...So nervy!
