Glory, Glory
quatrains in 8/7/8/7 format100 total reviews
Comment from NadineM
Brooke,
I thought I'd reviewed this but apparently not! Congratulations on this winning poem!
This is a very well-written poem about political and moral pressures we all face. Fear can hold back the bravest of souls who have even the best intentions.
To be truth's soldier... wow. Wouldn't we all like to be that one soldier who makes the world actually listen.
Thanks for sharing this with me.
Loved the centered white font as well.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2009
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Brooke,
I thought I'd reviewed this but apparently not! Congratulations on this winning poem!
This is a very well-written poem about political and moral pressures we all face. Fear can hold back the bravest of souls who have even the best intentions.
To be truth's soldier... wow. Wouldn't we all like to be that one soldier who makes the world actually listen.
Thanks for sharing this with me.
Loved the centered white font as well.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2009
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2009
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Nadine, thank you for reviewing a poem no longer promoted - I'm glad the meaning meant something to you. Brooke
Comment from BethShelby
This is a neat poem. We would all like to spead truth as we believe it to be, but sometimes it is not so easily received by those who preceive truth differently. You, however, are not as shy as your poem would have us believe. I think you are quite empowered to share what you believe to be true.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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This is a neat poem. We would all like to spead truth as we believe it to be, but sometimes it is not so easily received by those who preceive truth differently. You, however, are not as shy as your poem would have us believe. I think you are quite empowered to share what you believe to be true.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Beth, yeah, I'm not really the quiet type, but speaking in first person makes for an effective narrative strategy, and even I, a reasonably activist person, could still be speaking out more!! Thanks so much. Brooke :-)
Comment from easyeverett
In the words of Jack Nicholson; "We can't take the truth" and Niemoller's words are among the wisest ever written by human hand. I remember the first time I read those words while taking classes for conversion from Rabbi Zeph Zerrin, I literally lost my breath and wept. It drives me crazy that Vietnam could not even teach an historical lesson to leaders of today about misunderstanding the cultural reality on the ground before you make a country your target for invasion. Truth is there in so many ways if one is not blind unto its force and deaf to its eternal sound. Great write. easy
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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In the words of Jack Nicholson; "We can't take the truth" and Niemoller's words are among the wisest ever written by human hand. I remember the first time I read those words while taking classes for conversion from Rabbi Zeph Zerrin, I literally lost my breath and wept. It drives me crazy that Vietnam could not even teach an historical lesson to leaders of today about misunderstanding the cultural reality on the ground before you make a country your target for invasion. Truth is there in so many ways if one is not blind unto its force and deaf to its eternal sound. Great write. easy
Comment Written 16-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Thank you, Easy for sharing those observations and comments - it is always wonderful to know what I've written has been read and understood at a meaningful level by someone who does more than to check if my syllable count is right. I couldn't agree more with what you have to say. Brooke
Comment from Paradox Tremors
Congrats on the win my friend. Loved the poem. And I have to agree, all too often we want to get up and march to the beat of the drummer but too often we find our feet unresponsive. Enjoyed this very much.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Congrats on the win my friend. Loved the poem. And I have to agree, all too often we want to get up and march to the beat of the drummer but too often we find our feet unresponsive. Enjoyed this very much.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Thank you for the review and the congratulations :-) Brooke
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
Isn't it the way of the world, to not be moved unless we are directly affected? I can see why this one won, brooke. It is nicely done. No doubt I probably would have voted for it. The passion in your lines are evident. I like the quote you give in your author's note also.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Isn't it the way of the world, to not be moved unless we are directly affected? I can see why this one won, brooke. It is nicely done. No doubt I probably would have voted for it. The passion in your lines are evident. I like the quote you give in your author's note also.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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Thank you, my friend - and yes, many many times people just ignore what does not have an immediate impact on them, only to learn too late they should have spoken up BEFORE the impact was on them! Brooke
Comment from marinepoet87
An inspirational read my friend, I have truly enjoyed this write. Some say that they speak the truth yet those are lies and others that know the truth yet fear to speak. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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An inspirational read my friend, I have truly enjoyed this write. Some say that they speak the truth yet those are lies and others that know the truth yet fear to speak. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2009
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You are so right - much of what gets yelled out is rubbish and much of what stays silent is truth, imprisoned in a fearful soul :-) Thank you ever so much for this most generous and thoughtful review!! Brooke :-)
Comment from ragaro
Well. the poem is beautiful in its form, the message also is ver persuasive about the question that remains at the end.
Pretty good.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Well. the poem is beautiful in its form, the message also is ver persuasive about the question that remains at the end.
Pretty good.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Ragaro, I'm so sorry I don't speak Spanish so I can review your poems too - thank you so much!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Adewpearl ...
This is well written and attractively presented and, as always, I enjoyed reading what you have written.
Thank you for sharing this with us and congratulations on being a Contest winner with this work.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Hullo Adewpearl ...
This is well written and attractively presented and, as always, I enjoyed reading what you have written.
Thank you for sharing this with us and congratulations on being a Contest winner with this work.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Thank you, Nanette Mary, for your congratulations and your kind review :-) Brooke
Comment from Blaidd Drwg
Wonderful, Brooke. And congrats on winning the contest. I can't seem to keep up anymore, but I'm glad you did not need my vote. :)
"troops for truth"--has there ever been a time when this is needed more?
John
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Wonderful, Brooke. And congrats on winning the contest. I can't seem to keep up anymore, but I'm glad you did not need my vote. :)
"troops for truth"--has there ever been a time when this is needed more?
John
Comment Written 15-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Thank you, John - I appreciate your congratulations and perhaps, someday, will forgive you for not voting. LOL Brooke
Comment from Annmuma
Not any wonder why this one took first place! It is a winner on so many levels, the same ones that make it sad, poignant, hopeful and true. Congrats. ann
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Not any wonder why this one took first place! It is a winner on so many levels, the same ones that make it sad, poignant, hopeful and true. Congrats. ann
Comment Written 15-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2009
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Ann, thank you. You are most kind. Brooke :-)
