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Comment from dtimes3
That pretty much covers the topic - any and all possibilities. "The heirs to our world" may have a lot to say but I think mother nature will provide them with her own answers.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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That pretty much covers the topic - any and all possibilities. "The heirs to our world" may have a lot to say but I think mother nature will provide them with her own answers.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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Thank you for your perceptive comments :-) Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
It is a sobering thought. Most of us go about our lives without thinking too hard on what we will leave for the following generations.
Warmest wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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It is a sobering thought. Most of us go about our lives without thinking too hard on what we will leave for the following generations.
Warmest wishes
Kat
Comment Written 28-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Thanks so much, Kat. Brooke :-)
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
they will pay dear, won't they? this isn't right. we're only borrowing this world from the children. this is beautifully written. easy to read and follow. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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brooke,
they will pay dear, won't they? this isn't right. we're only borrowing this world from the children. this is beautifully written. easy to read and follow. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thanks, Barbara, for such a thoughtful review. Brooke
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brooke,
you are very welcome~
love,
barbara
Comment from jadedgemini2
I think that is one of the age old questions that is always in the back of your mind, but no one wants to talk about. We are already paying for things that were done in the past. We cannot escape it no matter how much we try. We need to start paying closer attention to what we do now to prevent further issues. If only the lesson did not need to be learned...
You did a great job with this one. At first, I must admit, I took it at face value. Then I realized it was more. I love the way you do that with your poetry:)
Great job!
Jaded:)
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I think that is one of the age old questions that is always in the back of your mind, but no one wants to talk about. We are already paying for things that were done in the past. We cannot escape it no matter how much we try. We need to start paying closer attention to what we do now to prevent further issues. If only the lesson did not need to be learned...
You did a great job with this one. At first, I must admit, I took it at face value. Then I realized it was more. I love the way you do that with your poetry:)
Great job!
Jaded:)
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Jaded, for giving it the extra thought - and yes, we are paying for the sins and excesses of our fathers, and we are adding to the debt our children will pay. Brooke
Comment from DeboraDyess
Oh, yes. A different take on inheritance taxes, but an accurate one. I hope we won't be judged as harshly as I think we probably should be. Well written adn thought proboking. This should be published, my friend. Deb
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Oh, yes. A different take on inheritance taxes, but an accurate one. I hope we won't be judged as harshly as I think we probably should be. Well written adn thought proboking. This should be published, my friend. Deb
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Deb, thank you for your positive and encouraging review. Brooke
Comment from Rvaltaysesd
A short and beautiful poem.
That picture I liked a lot.
The poem is good, simple and short.
I like it. Loads a good message.
Greetings Rvaltaysesd
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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A short and beautiful poem.
That picture I liked a lot.
The poem is good, simple and short.
I like it. Loads a good message.
Greetings Rvaltaysesd
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you for your lovely visits and comments today :-) Brooke
Comment from jeana
I enjoyed your poem It is truly thought provoking. The truth be said what will our next generation be left with and will they be able to do a better job than we have. Your poem is truly well stated. jeana
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I enjoyed your poem It is truly thought provoking. The truth be said what will our next generation be left with and will they be able to do a better job than we have. Your poem is truly well stated. jeana
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Jeana, thank you - let us hope they do better than we managed. Brooke
Comment from Roisin
As always Brooke, your words can be interpreted in so many ways. I love the play on words and how you leave the word 'pay' open to various meanings. A perfect cinquain. I love it.
Hugs
Roisin
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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As always Brooke, your words can be interpreted in so many ways. I love the play on words and how you leave the word 'pay' open to various meanings. A perfect cinquain. I love it.
Hugs
Roisin
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Roisin - I'm so glad you like the way this lends itself to various meanings :-) Brooke
Comment from AnnaLinda
The very best! Large statements can be made with just a few well chosen words! You have done it, and in perfect Cinquain form as well.
Your Notes are very informative.
Thank you,
SweetLinda
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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The very best! Large statements can be made with just a few well chosen words! You have done it, and in perfect Cinquain form as well.
Your Notes are very informative.
Thank you,
SweetLinda
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, SweetLinda - the cinquain form is one I love to work in because it has such a capacity to do what you say! Brooke :-)
Comment from LauraKatherine
Excellent question, Brooke. As you said in the notes, this could encompass so many different things: nature, politics, financial, even emotional/family ties sorts of issues.
In the last, "our world" would be our small personal worlds (where we make personal decisions that impact our children)that our children are emotional heirs of. I like the deliberate open-endedness of the question. It makes me wonder what my personal legacy will be, both to my descendants and to others in this world. I hope it is a legacy of love, stability and respect for other people.
Thought provoking and excellent! Laura
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Excellent question, Brooke. As you said in the notes, this could encompass so many different things: nature, politics, financial, even emotional/family ties sorts of issues.
In the last, "our world" would be our small personal worlds (where we make personal decisions that impact our children)that our children are emotional heirs of. I like the deliberate open-endedness of the question. It makes me wonder what my personal legacy will be, both to my descendants and to others in this world. I hope it is a legacy of love, stability and respect for other people.
Thought provoking and excellent! Laura
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Laura, I'm so glad you like the open endedness - I got a four because someone did not like that about it. Thanks, Brooke :-)
