Comment from Blue Danube

Excellent

Brooke:
This is a beautiful octogram poem.
I much enjoyed reading and feeling the energy from your words as if listening to an exuberant spoken voice as well as to many loud bells keeping the pace.
You are a gifted poet, Brooke.
And I love reading your stuff.
Thanks for sharing with us,
Blue

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009

Thank you, Blue - so glad your enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from Jarlsbane

Excellent

I am restraining myself from making any commets about your "ding dong ding dong" lines lol and believe me I have quite a few comments I could come up with!! :)

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2009

Michael, bite your nasty tongue :-) I appreciate your restraint, you rascal :-) Brooke

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is such a lively poem,
that reads like a song
and has a wonderful message. I
enjoyed this form and the pattern
of rhyme. Nicely done as usual, Brooke.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2009

Thank you, Nancy. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Irrelevant

Excellent

I enjoyed this, especially the added sound effects...lol. I read this a couple of times and thought this could be adapted to song sung by a choir with bell ringers. A very cheerful and uplifting piece.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you, my friend, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Rvaltaysesd

Excellent

Guao!I charm your poem!, Is so full of peace and harmony, I love your verses, and very original, very good poem, greetings Rvaltaysesd

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Rvaltaysesd, thank you for your kind review :-) Brooke

Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

Hi Brooke! I love your Christmas poems and this one does not disappoint. I could hear the bells ringing as I read through the piece several times. You've some good messages in here and one that I particularly liked was "for on this day a child was born /that we from neighbors not be torn /but know we all as one belong" Thanks for crafting and sharing this poem. -ray

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Ray - I'm so glad you could hear the bells :-) Brooke

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

I love it!
A beautiful Christmas song.
The refrain is fun and memorable.

for on this day a child was born
that we from neighbors not be torn
but know we all as one belong <--Christmas is a season of hope that brings so many together. :)

Lovely, joyful feel.
I loved every line.
I've got a big smile on my face.

As you know, I just adore the rhythm of this special poetry form. :)

Nic

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Nic. I'm so glad you found the feeling and the meaning in this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Queenise

Excellent

Brooke,a lovely poem. It sounds like a song. I can just hear it as I read. Great flow,rhythm. Makes me feel happier just reading it. Would recommend. Blessings. Queenise

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Queenise, I appreciate your most gracious review and am so glad you find my poem musical :-) Brooke

reply by Queenise on 07-Dec-2009

You're welcome,Brooke. Queenise

Comment from fayesh

Excellent

I like your poem, Brooke and the use of onomatopoeia, which brings life to the poem. It is almost a song. You have a great range in poetic style.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

Thank you, Faye - so glad you enjoyed the ringing bells :-) Brooke

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Yes, this is a chim eto rejoice, isn't it, Brooke? A fine poem, too. The bells give that sound of Christmas cheer somehow that nothing else seems to afford us. always has for me, anyway. good poem...Bob

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2009

I don't know what a chim eto rejoice is :-) Thanks, Bob. Brooke

reply by Mastery on 07-Dec-2009

okay a chime to rejoice...Bob