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Comment from dtimes3
Methinks it is a lovely poem. Not to mention that "methinks" is a word that would be from the whaling era and it serves to help frame the poem.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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Methinks it is a lovely poem. Not to mention that "methinks" is a word that would be from the whaling era and it serves to help frame the poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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Thank you, my friend - I'm so glad you like this word, which always sounds old-fashioned and whimsical to me - what a great observation about its appropriateness to the whaling era :-) BrookeT
Comment from mstad55
Methinks that the whale-wisperer knows the true meaning to their songs and why they sing them. Perhaps John Denver knew whwn he wrote his song about whales, but alas we cannot ask him. I suppose like scientist and others we won't ever know for sure. But other than the pure enjoyment that music brings to the soul, does anyone really know why we sing and play the jews-harp, the steel drum or blow on a jug?? mstad55
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Methinks that the whale-wisperer knows the true meaning to their songs and why they sing them. Perhaps John Denver knew whwn he wrote his song about whales, but alas we cannot ask him. I suppose like scientist and others we won't ever know for sure. But other than the pure enjoyment that music brings to the soul, does anyone really know why we sing and play the jews-harp, the steel drum or blow on a jug?? mstad55
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Mike, thank you!! You are in a most philosophical mood this evening :-) It is great to see you. Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Good day Brooke
what I love about you poem about whales songs.
Stan and I have heard their mysterious sounds when we were on whale watches.
Excellent
Gert
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Good day Brooke
what I love about you poem about whales songs.
Stan and I have heard their mysterious sounds when we were on whale watches.
Excellent
Gert
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Happy Sunday, Gert - thank you for your lovely review - I also love whale watches :-) Brooke
Comment from Blaidd Drwg
Absolutely love whales--fascinating and fantastic creatures. I think you're right, some things are best left as a mystery, although the greater mystery to me is why we would sit back and continue to let these wonderful mammals be threatened.
Great poem, Brooke.
John
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Absolutely love whales--fascinating and fantastic creatures. I think you're right, some things are best left as a mystery, although the greater mystery to me is why we would sit back and continue to let these wonderful mammals be threatened.
Great poem, Brooke.
John
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Thank you, John, for your lovely review and I apologize for the delayed response :-) Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, you've done it again! You seem to come up with the most marvellous pieces of poetry - just like that! I truly am in awe of your talent. This is beautiful.
I have a CD of whale-song which I sometimes listen to as I fall asleep. It is wonderfully soothing. It can calm the fretting mind wonderfully.
Warmest wishes and hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Brooke, you've done it again! You seem to come up with the most marvellous pieces of poetry - just like that! I truly am in awe of your talent. This is beautiful.
I have a CD of whale-song which I sometimes listen to as I fall asleep. It is wonderfully soothing. It can calm the fretting mind wonderfully.
Warmest wishes and hugs
Kat
Comment Written 28-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Kat, you are sure making my morning. Glad you also love whale songs : -) Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
a little mystery like this one never hurt anyone. unless they think whales came from outer space again. LOL made me smile. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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brooke,
a little mystery like this one never hurt anyone. unless they think whales came from outer space again. LOL made me smile. imagery is excellent.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 28-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Barbara, thank you for your great review :-) Brooke
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brooke,
you are very welcome~
love,
barbara
Comment from Xylok
I thank you for the explanation regarding the cinquain form and its originator, and thoroughly enjoyed your poem. I don't know who knows what you ask, but the fact that you ask it brings us that much closer to figuring it out. Great picture you posted with it. I have not yet posted a poem here but I can see I will follow your lead and add a photo to compliment it. it says we should talk about what needs to be changed but im thinking nothing because as it stands now is how i read it when i liked it so changing anything might be more harm than not. and i couldnt agree more with the notion that some things are best left mystery.
take care,
xylok
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I thank you for the explanation regarding the cinquain form and its originator, and thoroughly enjoyed your poem. I don't know who knows what you ask, but the fact that you ask it brings us that much closer to figuring it out. Great picture you posted with it. I have not yet posted a poem here but I can see I will follow your lead and add a photo to compliment it. it says we should talk about what needs to be changed but im thinking nothing because as it stands now is how i read it when i liked it so changing anything might be more harm than not. and i couldnt agree more with the notion that some things are best left mystery.
take care,
xylok
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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xylok, welcome to Fanstory - I look forward to reading your first post. I appreciate receiving such a gracious review. Brooke :-)
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no problem brooke; i enjoyed reading it. I'll be posting some within the hour. its my first day on fanstory right now so im just trying to get it all figured out and im getting caught up in the reading of the poetry, lol. lot of great stuff on here to read!
Comment from AndStuff
Neat. Well written, flows well. I didn't see any grammar errors or typos. It was a reminiscent poem for me as I loved learning about whales in 2nd grade science. Great work!
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Neat. Well written, flows well. I didn't see any grammar errors or typos. It was a reminiscent poem for me as I loved learning about whales in 2nd grade science. Great work!
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you - yes, many of us grew up loving whales :-) Brooke
Comment from Amfunny
I totally agree. I love a good mystery myself. I liked this light-hearted poem. Very nicely done and great choice of artwork also.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I totally agree. I love a good mystery myself. I liked this light-hearted poem. Very nicely done and great choice of artwork also.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you, my friend. You can use a little light-hearted after that story of yours! LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from jeana
I enjoyed your poem It is fun and expresses beyond its written words. The idea of the whale song and the anology of hearing the fallen tree are thought provoking and I am not sure that we shall ever know the answer, but they are interesting just the same. jeana
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I enjoyed your poem It is fun and expresses beyond its written words. The idea of the whale song and the anology of hearing the fallen tree are thought provoking and I am not sure that we shall ever know the answer, but they are interesting just the same. jeana
Comment Written 26-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Jeana, for a most interesting review! Brooke :-)
