Rejoice: Christmas Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "The Legend of the Owl"Christmas poems in various formats.
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Comment from flyboy130
I really liked your poem because of the owl saying whoo,whoo.I really got the joke.I thought that the picture went with the poem nicely.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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I really liked your poem because of the owl saying whoo,whoo.I really got the joke.I thought that the picture went with the poem nicely.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Thank you, James - I'm so glad you enjoyed this legend of the owl :-) Brooke
Comment from misscookie
I love the poem it is delightful
I love the way the animals talk to each other
this is truly different. Yet the wise old owl keeps saying whooo.whooo?
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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I love the poem it is delightful
I love the way the animals talk to each other
this is truly different. Yet the wise old owl keeps saying whooo.whooo?
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Misscookie, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
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your welcome
Comment from stealth756
I like how it flowed it kept it upbeat and was easy to read. i like the pick of the owl and how you entered its natural noise to it.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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I like how it flowed it kept it upbeat and was easy to read. i like the pick of the owl and how you entered its natural noise to it.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Stealth - I appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke
Comment from samandlancelot
So many believe Jesus is a fairy tale and won't open their eyes and see the evidence in everything around us. I was one of those owls myself, and it breaks my heart that others still walk in bondage to satan's lies. Great poem. "Whoo" is Jesus? I pray that many will start asking that question, desiring answers.
Patricia
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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So many believe Jesus is a fairy tale and won't open their eyes and see the evidence in everything around us. I was one of those owls myself, and it breaks my heart that others still walk in bondage to satan's lies. Great poem. "Whoo" is Jesus? I pray that many will start asking that question, desiring answers.
Patricia
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Patricia. I appreciate your thoughtful review :) Brooke
Comment from LauraKatherine
Where are you getting all the animal-and-the-nativity stories from, Brooke? I thought I knew a lot of Christmas legends, but I've been unfamiliar with all three of these!
I see an interesting parallel between the owl and skeptics who need concrete proof about Jesus being the Son of God before they can believe. It's a shame that the owl cannot see the sacrificial behaviors of the raven and robin (a new self-sacrificing lifestyle being proof that something has changed, and perhaps it is the influence of the newborn child). Perhaps if he (and other skeptics) accepted changed lives as proof, then it would make a difference. (Sad to say, though, that there are a lot of "Christians" who walk around acting horribly, and are turn-offs to Christianity.)
There is so much irony in the "whoo whoo" refrain: "Who?" The owl needs proof that this child is the Son of God, and in the lack of it, refuses to believe and is doomed to cry "who" for all time. Sad. The repetition of "whoo whoo" is effective for carrying out this theme, as well as giving the poem as slightly melancholy/spooky sound.
Excellent. LK
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Where are you getting all the animal-and-the-nativity stories from, Brooke? I thought I knew a lot of Christmas legends, but I've been unfamiliar with all three of these!
I see an interesting parallel between the owl and skeptics who need concrete proof about Jesus being the Son of God before they can believe. It's a shame that the owl cannot see the sacrificial behaviors of the raven and robin (a new self-sacrificing lifestyle being proof that something has changed, and perhaps it is the influence of the newborn child). Perhaps if he (and other skeptics) accepted changed lives as proof, then it would make a difference. (Sad to say, though, that there are a lot of "Christians" who walk around acting horribly, and are turn-offs to Christianity.)
There is so much irony in the "whoo whoo" refrain: "Who?" The owl needs proof that this child is the Son of God, and in the lack of it, refuses to believe and is doomed to cry "who" for all time. Sad. The repetition of "whoo whoo" is effective for carrying out this theme, as well as giving the poem as slightly melancholy/spooky sound.
Excellent. LK
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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I am so pleased you enjoyed this legend, LK. I get the legends by googling :-) As always, it is so good to know you pay such close attention to my writing :-) Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
The gentle cynic scans the world below.
his heart aglow,
he's in the know,
but always wondering.
His cries appeal for order in the night.
His perfect sight
despite his flight
inspires the blood to sing.
He is pariah's paradigm,
his gaze a sign,
his beak aligned
just so.
Enigma's beauty tracks his every line.
Mike
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2009
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The gentle cynic scans the world below.
his heart aglow,
he's in the know,
but always wondering.
His cries appeal for order in the night.
His perfect sight
despite his flight
inspires the blood to sing.
He is pariah's paradigm,
his gaze a sign,
his beak aligned
just so.
Enigma's beauty tracks his every line.
Mike
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2009
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I like the rhyme in this one - and as always, the thought - thanks so much, Mike :-) Brooke
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Brooke, this delightful legend works so well in the octagram. You've done a great job with this one.
We have owls here. Both barn owls and screech owls. Sometimes I lay in bed and listen to their night cries. The 'whoo-whoo' is a strangely beautiful sound in the quiet country night.
Hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Brooke, this delightful legend works so well in the octagram. You've done a great job with this one.
We have owls here. Both barn owls and screech owls. Sometimes I lay in bed and listen to their night cries. The 'whoo-whoo' is a strangely beautiful sound in the quiet country night.
Hugs
Kat
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Kat. I so appreciate your wonderful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Blue Danube
Brooke:
Thanks for sharing this lovely legend with us.
Your words are wonderfully crafted and it was much fun reading "The Legend of the Owl" out loud.
I found this to be an educational as well as entertaining story.
Blue
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2009
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Brooke:
Thanks for sharing this lovely legend with us.
Your words are wonderfully crafted and it was much fun reading "The Legend of the Owl" out loud.
I found this to be an educational as well as entertaining story.
Blue
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Blue, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from mountainwriter49
Hi Brooke. You continue to amaze and delight with your poetry. i love how this poem builds upon your earlier one about the Cardinal fanning the fire to keep the baby Jesus warm. This one is wonderful and I enjoyed it so much that I read it several times. Well crafted and presented. Thanks for sharing. -ray
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2009
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Hi Brooke. You continue to amaze and delight with your poetry. i love how this poem builds upon your earlier one about the Cardinal fanning the fire to keep the baby Jesus warm. This one is wonderful and I enjoyed it so much that I read it several times. Well crafted and presented. Thanks for sharing. -ray
Comment Written 17-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Ray. I'm pleased you like this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from snow leopard
A likable fun poem that can work for adults and children. The sounds are easy to hear and follow. And the picture goes very well with the poem.
Very timely at the holiday season.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2009
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A likable fun poem that can work for adults and children. The sounds are easy to hear and follow. And the picture goes very well with the poem.
Very timely at the holiday season.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Vickic - I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke
