Comment from Xylok

Excellent

this is probably my favorite one by you so far. truly profound. excellent. i wouldnt change a word. that poem is relevant to so many situations its worth memorizing. great job again.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2009

Xylok, thank you, my friend. I am honored that you think this highly of this poem. Brooke :-)

Comment from aviddbrut

Excellent

hmmm, sounds like a town hall meeting I attended. nicely done brooke. as always you pack so much truth into a few well chosen words. great job.
david

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

David, I'm sure it does!!! Thank you :-) Brooke

Comment from allinmyhead

Exceptional

OMG. Is this about Babel or about what is happening today, all over the country, during town hall meetings on health care?
"no prudent insight stands a chance, when demagogues pontificate".
There are several people I would love to send this poem to.
" When pandemonium held court..."
You capture the essence of situations and feelings. This is just excellent.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

It was certainly inspired by all that is going on today, which is, to me, a modern-day Babel. It would seem that over the centuries, humankind just repeats their mistakes over and over. Thanks so much for your insightful comments. Brooke

Comment from jmyron

Excellent

The review Nazi's prevent me from merely saying 'All too true.' Well written, good imagery and a good storyline. Write on.

John

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Thank you, John - I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Brooke :-)

Comment from Blaidd Drwg

Excellent

That is one scary picture! But it goes so well with this foreboding poem. You have such a beautiful command of the language it gives you a freedom with your writing I envy :) Your word choice is impeccable.

John

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009

Thank you, John - yes, it is quite a powerful picture that I thought reviewed the point this poem is making - Brooke :-)

Comment from EllieKaye

Excellent

:::clapping:::
:::Clapping:::
:::standing and clapping:::

Brooke, this one is so good. (I say that a lot, don't I?) LOL Loved it. Made me smile.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Ellie Kaye - thank you thank you!!! :-D That is me smiling! Brooke :-)

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Oh my Blooke heavy stuff, as I've said before you certainly came out with a great variation of poetry, most discriptive words and great choice of artwork to go with the poem. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Thanks, Gaye, your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

And one more time with feeling. Your "demagogues" pontificating seemed to fit right in with some of the issues being discussed at the Korean conference. You again managed to include alliteration and rhyme in this more didactic poem. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Thank you, Joan. Do you get to go to the sessions? I appreciate your reviewing from so far away!! Brooke :-)

reply by Joan E. on 15-Sep-2009

Yes, the next session one is my husband's presentation; so I have a hour to review on FS and recharge my poetry batteries! Thanks for being there to receive my intermittent messages and sometimes random thoughts. -Joan

reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

what exactly is his speech about?

reply by Joan E. on 15-Sep-2009

Thanks for asking. Bob runs the Center for Governmental Studies, a non-profit, non-partisan think tank (cgs.org). He will explain the Iniative Process that we have in California and a few other states, which allows the citizens to develop and vote on new or revised legislation, especially when the legislature and/or the executive branch does take what is deemed appropriate action. Our state constitution has not been dramatically revised for over a hundred and thirty years, so we have a lot of "issues" and the strenghts and weakness of the Iniative are part of them. -Joan

reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

I just went to the website and will look at it more tomorrow when my mind is fresher, but it sounds fascinating :-)

reply by Joan E. on 15-Sep-2009

Thanks for taking the time; CGS been working on improving Democracy through education and objective analysis for over twenty-five years, and I hope you find some useful kernels and a future resource in their website. -J

Comment from BJean

Excellent

I had to get out my dictionary. I like when poems have a reat meaning and speak such truth. I pictured Jesus with the pharisees. I enjoyed this poem. You said so much with few words. BJean

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

BJean, thank you. I'm so glad you took the time to look things up and really think about this. Brooke

Comment from Robbi Kayser-Stange

Exceptional

You've done it again. The meter and rhyme fit so well together that the words fairly slip off the tongue like orange honey from the comb. The imagery is strong here, not over powering but demanding and viberent and violent in its presence. There is action, termoil,hopelessness all wrapped up in a very good poem. An excellent read. Robbi

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009

Thanks so much, Robbi. Your review is quite poetic itself!!! You are most generous and I am honored :-) Brooke