Quaterns: Observations on Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "When I Swing"Assorted Reflections
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Comment from Nescher Pyscher
I was a World Champion Swing Jumper Out Of when I was a kid. I hope to show my baby girl the magic of swinging.
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A great piece, Brooke. I could almost feel the grass beneath my feet.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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I was a World Champion Swing Jumper Out Of when I was a kid. I hope to show my baby girl the magic of swinging.
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A great piece, Brooke. I could almost feel the grass beneath my feet.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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I can just see you chomping at the bit waiting for that child to be born and become three or four to do such things - just savor every moment - before you know it they're taller than you are!! :-) Thanks, Nescher
Comment from jadedgemini2
That's cute. Airing out your tootsies is a fun thing to do while on the swings. My kids love running around the yard without their shoes on all the time- they think it's some sort extra freedom:)
I enjoyed reading this very much. I really did remind me of my childhood and my own children:)
Great job!
Enjoy the summer-one is never too old (not that I'm saying you're old, just that your not a kid anymore:) ).
Jaded:)
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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That's cute. Airing out your tootsies is a fun thing to do while on the swings. My kids love running around the yard without their shoes on all the time- they think it's some sort extra freedom:)
I enjoyed reading this very much. I really did remind me of my childhood and my own children:)
Great job!
Enjoy the summer-one is never too old (not that I'm saying you're old, just that your not a kid anymore:) ).
Jaded:)
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Jaded, I'm 58 - I'm sure closing in on old. LOL Thanks so much for your lovely comments - you make me smile :-) Brooke
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Isn't that called the new young??
Comment from bjt6
I love the repetition in this poem of "bare feet" and "dangle." The imagery in this piece is so vivid that one almost feels as though one is actually swinging. Amazing.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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I love the repetition in this poem of "bare feet" and "dangle." The imagery in this piece is so vivid that one almost feels as though one is actually swinging. Amazing.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Thank you for such a gracious response. I appreciate your visit and comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Rabianabian
What a wonderful poem. I think I can run faster in my bare feet than in my shoes... they weigh me down. An excellent and very descriptive poem. Great job.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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What a wonderful poem. I think I can run faster in my bare feet than in my shoes... they weigh me down. An excellent and very descriptive poem. Great job.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Mary - there was a South African girl quite a few years ago who ran bare-footed in the Olympics - you just made me think of her :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke This is so nice,good rhyming and the words flow well. I can just close my eyes and imagine I am on a swing. Last summer one of my sons visited with his wife and two year old girl, we went for a walk to the local park, he put his little girl in a baby swing and he got on another, it was two much for me so I got on the third, my son came out with the statemnent. 'Three generations of swingers' which I thought was cute. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Hi Brooke This is so nice,good rhyming and the words flow well. I can just close my eyes and imagine I am on a swing. Last summer one of my sons visited with his wife and two year old girl, we went for a walk to the local park, he put his little girl in a baby swing and he got on another, it was two much for me so I got on the third, my son came out with the statemnent. 'Three generations of swingers' which I thought was cute. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Gaye, thank you. Your son is clever - that was extremely cute. :-D Brooke
Comment from MJMuraco
Brooke, I haven't been on FanStory in a while because I have been dealing with a crisis. My brother was diagnosed with lung cancer and my younger sister with Lympoma. I can't believe that my brother and sister could both be sick with cancer at the same time. I am right in the middle of the two of them, age wise. I am online tonight to escape my stress. I have taken care of him and spent every day at the hospital with my sister. I am devastated and hope that reading uplifting poetry and writing will help me through this. Your poem is wonderful. It is free and uplifting and it flowed beautifully as usual.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Brooke, I haven't been on FanStory in a while because I have been dealing with a crisis. My brother was diagnosed with lung cancer and my younger sister with Lympoma. I can't believe that my brother and sister could both be sick with cancer at the same time. I am right in the middle of the two of them, age wise. I am online tonight to escape my stress. I have taken care of him and spent every day at the hospital with my sister. I am devastated and hope that reading uplifting poetry and writing will help me through this. Your poem is wonderful. It is free and uplifting and it flowed beautifully as usual.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Mary Jayne - your brother and sister are both in my thoughts and prayers, as are you. Thank you for sharing with me. I am so pleased my poem might offer a moment of respite from your cares and work. Brooke :-)
Comment from blondiedots
Wow! This poem is A+ in every respect. I think only the very best of poets can create a poem out of the simplest everyday happening! You not only created a fantastic rhyme but added feeling and imagery that gives me goosebumps!
-for knots that bind and hold things down
are best for anchor, not for wing. Absolutely brilliant and deserves a 6 star but I have used all of mine!
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Wow! This poem is A+ in every respect. I think only the very best of poets can create a poem out of the simplest everyday happening! You not only created a fantastic rhyme but added feeling and imagery that gives me goosebumps!
-for knots that bind and hold things down
are best for anchor, not for wing. Absolutely brilliant and deserves a 6 star but I have used all of mine!
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2009
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Thank you for these warm, encouraging, positive and uplifting comments - some times a person needs to hear positive things more than others - and you timed your comments perfectly!!! Brooke :-)
Comment from mstad55
Exellent. My favorite passtime is swinging. Although these days you have to watch when you say that. It has a whole new meaning and people tend to look at you and hide there face and laugh when I say "I like to swing, or I'm a real swinger." Just the other day, a guy said he and his wife like to "swing" and wanted to know if my wife and I would like to join them? Imagine our horror when we met them and they were standing at the door in their birthday suits. I think I'll stick to the sliding board. mike
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Exellent. My favorite passtime is swinging. Although these days you have to watch when you say that. It has a whole new meaning and people tend to look at you and hide there face and laugh when I say "I like to swing, or I'm a real swinger." Just the other day, a guy said he and his wife like to "swing" and wanted to know if my wife and I would like to join them? Imagine our horror when we met them and they were standing at the door in their birthday suits. I think I'll stick to the sliding board. mike
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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I think I would just about die if I knocked on someone's door and they answered it in the buff. LOL I wrote a poem about a daisy chain a few months ago, and honest to God, one guy told me he read it thinking it was going to be about some position that people get in during an orgy. I looked it up and sure enough, there is a rather lurid definition for daisy chain in addition to my idea of one. LOL thanks so much, little brother :-) Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
nothing like a swing on a stressful day. just seems to take all the cares away when our bodies and souls take flight. darn, i miss it. LOL made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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brooke,
nothing like a swing on a stressful day. just seems to take all the cares away when our bodies and souls take flight. darn, i miss it. LOL made me smile. easy to read and follow. no spaggies. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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I totally agree - swings are the ultimate stress buster :-) Thanks, Barbara :-) Brooke
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daughter is just now learning how to swing. it's great watching her.
Comment from Mike K2
A very nice poem that is enjoyable and well written to the illustration, with a depiction that we must all experience from time to time.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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A very nice poem that is enjoyable and well written to the illustration, with a depiction that we must all experience from time to time.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Mike - I LOVE to swing :-) Brooke
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I got a kick out of that statement and indeed, it does on good for one to remember to swing from time to time. In fact, when I was five, I suffered from a girl on the swing and wished that she was barefoot when she kicked me in the teeth. Have a great weekend! Mike
