rondels and rondeaus
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Comment from Xylok
the second stanza is my favorite. you are really disciplined to write in such form. i can imagine doing so is not easy, and you posit a wonderful description of death in the opening line. consider me a fan.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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the second stanza is my favorite. you are really disciplined to write in such form. i can imagine doing so is not easy, and you posit a wonderful description of death in the opening line. consider me a fan.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you, xylok. I love the rondeau form. I appreciate your generous and gracious review. Brooke
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no prob. :)
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Yet another rondeau - and a contest winner to boot.
You seem to ahve written prolifically whilst I was away. I am so enjoying reviewing all your wonderful poems, Brooke!
This is terrific. I love the 'forget-me-not' as it is also a flower (which, by the way, sprang up next to the lavender on Gumbie's grave. I've never had the heart to pull it out!).
Wonderful, wonderful poetry.
Warmest wishes and hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Yet another rondeau - and a contest winner to boot.
You seem to ahve written prolifically whilst I was away. I am so enjoying reviewing all your wonderful poems, Brooke!
This is terrific. I love the 'forget-me-not' as it is also a flower (which, by the way, sprang up next to the lavender on Gumbie's grave. I've never had the heart to pull it out!).
Wonderful, wonderful poetry.
Warmest wishes and hugs
Kat
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Yes, the flower name was my inspiration - and I fell in love with the rondeau during your absence. Go away again and heaven knows what I'll have discovered! LOL Thanks, Kat. Brooke :-)
Comment from Laidy
i think that this is one of my favorite poems from this author so far. i loved it. i felt connected with this poem for a reason or another. it was a great write. it deserves the rating i have given.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2009
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i think that this is one of my favorite poems from this author so far. i loved it. i felt connected with this poem for a reason or another. it was a great write. it deserves the rating i have given.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2009
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Laidy, thank you for this generous review and for your thoughtful comments!!! I am MOST appreciative :-) Brooke
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Wow! Did I read it correctly, you won the contest? Greaty and I am so very happy for you. I did enjoy the wonderful and deeply moving poem. Great work Brooke and congratulations! Loyd
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2009
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Wow! Did I read it correctly, you won the contest? Greaty and I am so very happy for you. I did enjoy the wonderful and deeply moving poem. Great work Brooke and congratulations! Loyd
Comment Written 22-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2009
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Yeah, I won this contest - there were only half a dozen entries or so, so it's not quite like winning the olymypics of contests, but it's always nice :-) Thanks so much, Loyd. Brooke
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A win is a win and congrats!!
You are very welcome, Loyd
Comment from Mike K2
I enjoyed this poem very much and in addition to being well written it is punchy. I love the aspect that we never completely die and when something like what you state is remembered, it helps with grief. That is how I want people to think of me. I like the idea that somehow my words will be remembered without the suffering that brought them about. LOL
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2009
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I enjoyed this poem very much and in addition to being well written it is punchy. I love the aspect that we never completely die and when something like what you state is remembered, it helps with grief. That is how I want people to think of me. I like the idea that somehow my words will be remembered without the suffering that brought them about. LOL
Comment Written 22-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful reflections on this poem, Mike - your comments are always appreciated. Brooke :-)
Comment from Donovan
One of your great legacies will be the wonderful poems you have written. As well as the Stauffer's Lasagna that you popped in the oven....
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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One of your great legacies will be the wonderful poems you have written. As well as the Stauffer's Lasagna that you popped in the oven....
Comment Written 21-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Donovan - you always know how to make me smile :-) Brooke
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a beautiful reflective piece of poetry. It is the kind of stuff that is capable of making o0ne sit down and think. I like the image of going back into mother's arms in relation to death. kudos
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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This is a beautiful reflective piece of poetry. It is the kind of stuff that is capable of making o0ne sit down and think. I like the image of going back into mother's arms in relation to death. kudos
Comment Written 21-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Perp - as a poet who ALWAYS makes me think, I'm honored that you think this! Brooke :-)
Comment from TKField
As good as anything they wrote back in the 18th and 19th centuries. And they wrote a lot of these, believe me.
This type of poetry died in the trenches of the First World War, but I love those poems. This is really very beautifully written.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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As good as anything they wrote back in the 18th and 19th centuries. And they wrote a lot of these, believe me.
This type of poetry died in the trenches of the First World War, but I love those poems. This is really very beautifully written.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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Apparently it did not die as I am still writing it! LOL Thank you, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Fish
I know you will remember me;
the magic life I've lived to see.
Each mortal there, alive in dream,
within a swift unconscious stream:
Alive eternally...
Can't fake it well, but it's fun to try...
Nice one, Brooke! Yours, as always, Fish
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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I know you will remember me;
the magic life I've lived to see.
Each mortal there, alive in dream,
within a swift unconscious stream:
Alive eternally...
Can't fake it well, but it's fun to try...
Nice one, Brooke! Yours, as always, Fish
Comment Written 20-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2009
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Your reviews are always a delight, Fish - thank you :-) Brooke
Comment from Kingsland
I don't quite get the spiritual connection to the thoughts in this verse. But I liked the poem, as it is well written and has a very smooth flow in its thoughts.This was my pleasure to have read and reviewed this well written verse... John
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2009
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I don't quite get the spiritual connection to the thoughts in this verse. But I liked the poem, as it is well written and has a very smooth flow in its thoughts.This was my pleasure to have read and reviewed this well written verse... John
Comment Written 20-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2009
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Thank you, John - I appreciate your positive review. Brooke
