The Perfect Pearl
a reflective rispetto85 total reviews
Comment from allinmyhead
A new twist on 'a diamond in the rough'. I wish you had written and sent me this poem when I was 19 and making really stupid marriage choices.
Great work.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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A new twist on 'a diamond in the rough'. I wish you had written and sent me this poem when I was 19 and making really stupid marriage choices.
Great work.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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I am currently laughing my head off. I got married when I was 19 too - I should have sent BOTH of us a copy!!!! LOL Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from Deejharrington
Though no one artist was named, they deserve a "6" also! Perfect.
Your words were perfect, for those you will read them. Not every pearl is perfect (pearls of wisedom of words, a person, a relationship, etc...)But when the seeker find his/her perfect pearl, all the work disappears from memory. It brought to mind childbirth, no matter how long and painful the labor, after the baby in born, the mother rarely remember details of the pain and discomfort. The "Pearl" was worth it!
deb
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Though no one artist was named, they deserve a "6" also! Perfect.
Your words were perfect, for those you will read them. Not every pearl is perfect (pearls of wisedom of words, a person, a relationship, etc...)But when the seeker find his/her perfect pearl, all the work disappears from memory. It brought to mind childbirth, no matter how long and painful the labor, after the baby in born, the mother rarely remember details of the pain and discomfort. The "Pearl" was worth it!
deb
Comment Written 01-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Well, besides being wonderful for giving me a six, you continue on your wonderful streak of understanding fully the meaning of my poems - I had lots of people respond to this one by telling me they think pearls are pretty. :-) God bless you :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke All the different forms of poetry that you handle so well. This one is very clever and the words show the regal pearl so well. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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Hi Brooke All the different forms of poetry that you handle so well. This one is very clever and the words show the regal pearl so well. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 01-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2009
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I enjoyed writing this one - thank you, Gaye :-) Brooke
Comment from dihardest
Poets astound me. It is a confession I shouldn't make, I'm sure. How can anyone pretend to write if they can't master the structure of poetry. Yet, there are so many variations and you are so adept. I simply admire your talent - even prefaced a recent review to another poet with a bow to you.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Poets astound me. It is a confession I shouldn't make, I'm sure. How can anyone pretend to write if they can't master the structure of poetry. Yet, there are so many variations and you are so adept. I simply admire your talent - even prefaced a recent review to another poet with a bow to you.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Well, I am most honored!!! :-) Thank you for your extremely encouraging and kind comments :-) Brooke
Comment from LadyMary
What a lovely reflection on the pearl! The rispetto is very well done, with the rhyme providing a very smooth flow of reading. Excellent! LadyMary
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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What a lovely reflection on the pearl! The rispetto is very well done, with the rhyme providing a very smooth flow of reading. Excellent! LadyMary
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Thank you so much, Lady Mary. I am moved and honored by your most generous rating and thoughtful comments!!!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Adewpearl ....
In this short work, you have presented us with a delightful description of the worth of a genuine pearl.
Of course, there is nothing to suggest changing and I thank you for sharing this with us.
With love from ..... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Hullo Adewpearl ....
In this short work, you have presented us with a delightful description of the worth of a genuine pearl.
Of course, there is nothing to suggest changing and I thank you for sharing this with us.
With love from ..... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Nanette Mary, thank you! I always appreciate your warmth and graciousness :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
What food for thought, Brooke. You make me consider 'pearls' I have looked for, driven by desire and the faith that I shall be successful. And, my end obtained, I count the effort expended as of no account. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Peter
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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What food for thought, Brooke. You make me consider 'pearls' I have looked for, driven by desire and the faith that I shall be successful. And, my end obtained, I count the effort expended as of no account. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Peter
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Peter, thank you for this perceptive review that perfectly captures the meaning I intended - quite a few people only commented on how pretty pearls are. Brooke :-)
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Perhaps they'll grow - the people, not the pearls!
Comment from debskatz
Hey brooke,
ah, yes, the pearl of great price. yes, i can see how all the trials & tribulations are forgotten once the pearl has been found. I wonder how many natural pearls are found nowadays.
thanks for sharing this thoughtful poem with us & the education.
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Hey brooke,
ah, yes, the pearl of great price. yes, i can see how all the trials & tribulations are forgotten once the pearl has been found. I wonder how many natural pearls are found nowadays.
thanks for sharing this thoughtful poem with us & the education.
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Deb, thank you for your insightful read and kind review :-) Brooke
Comment from steevie
your poem reminded me of your own screen name, Adewpearl, and certainly you have come to be a 'pearl' to us here on fanstory with your writes that inspire and entertain us
thank you for that, Brooke, we enjoy your company
steve
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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your poem reminded me of your own screen name, Adewpearl, and certainly you have come to be a 'pearl' to us here on fanstory with your writes that inspire and entertain us
thank you for that, Brooke, we enjoy your company
steve
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Steevie, what a lovely and gracious thing to say - thank you!! Brooke :-)
Comment from dtimes3
Nicely written. You are a master of rhyme. I have a friend that writes rhyming poetry about childhood memories and he is so good at rhyme that it seems effortless - but I know it requires much effort not only in the rhyme, but in keeping it fresh.
Most often you give us a fresh look at the reflections you see in life.
Thank you for sharing.
++ iridescence rare revealed
++ he soon forgets the toil and time
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Nicely written. You are a master of rhyme. I have a friend that writes rhyming poetry about childhood memories and he is so good at rhyme that it seems effortless - but I know it requires much effort not only in the rhyme, but in keeping it fresh.
Most often you give us a fresh look at the reflections you see in life.
Thank you for sharing.
++ iridescence rare revealed
++ he soon forgets the toil and time
Comment Written 28-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2009
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Yes, rhyming is no walk in the park - almost anyone can rhyme, but doing it so it doesn't sound unintentionally funny or like a third grader wrote it is a whole other thing. LOL
Thanks so much. Brooke : -)
