Comment from L.lora

Excellent

How very original and
creative. This was definitely
a fun read and put the holiday
cheer in the air. Well done
my friend, no nits of spags.
Lora

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Thanks, Lora. So glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke What fun, lovely rhyming. It reminds me of 'ten in the bed and the little one said move over, move over etc
It would br great set to music.
Oh well on with the house work. LOL Gaye

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Thanks, Gaye, I love that song/rhyme. We should set it to music and have your pupils act it out! LOL Brooke :-)

reply by Gaye Hemsley on 21-Dec-2009

You know Brooke the show I just had, because of numbers in classes I had 9 Drummer's Drummers and 12 Lords a Leaping. The drummers came on the stage one at a time to the tune of "This old man he played one he played nik nak on my drum etc up to 9. It worked well. Cheers GAye

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

Thank goodness, one hung in there until the end. Clever and humorous, a lot of fun to read. Although I am glad this season's writings are so much closer to faith, I am glad to see someone put some fun back into it. Great job, joan marie

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

I've written several of the faith ones - I believe Christmas is a time for the sacred and the secular sides - why some people pit one against the other is beyond me. I know one person who wrote a Santa poem who got docked a star for not having Jesus in it! That is just ludicrous. Thanks so much, Joan Marie :-) Brooke

reply by joan marie on 21-Dec-2009

Margaret Snowden sent me quite a bawdy Twelve Days of Christmas. She was unsure about sending it. She sent it in a pm. I laughed so hard. That's what it's about too. Joy and laughter. jm PS: I can pm it to you if you are interested.

reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

She sent it to me too :-)

reply by joan marie on 21-Dec-2009

And I kept sending it. LOL jm

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

How fun!
I really enjoyed this witty poem, Brooke. :)
This is adorable.
I could picture each drummer and the cause of their end. LOL

This was a blast to read. Very imaginative and memorable.

Five drummers drumming looked grand with every stride
till one slipped on a patch of ice and hurt his manly pride. <--I especially liked this verse.

Good job, my friend. :)
Nic

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Nic, thank you - most people liked the collision with the elf best, so it is nice to know another verse has a fan! LOL Brooke :-)

Comment from psyexmachina

Excellent

I can see this made into a Christmas book for children. Imagine the clever drawings that could accompany the text. Seriously...think about it!

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Thank you for this wonderful review, and yes, I am going to try to get this made into an illustrated book :-) Brooke

Comment from perunest

Excellent

I see another poem to share with my
grandchildren - though this was a delightful
read for me, as well! I sincerely hope you
have plans to publish your work - you have
a gift to share with people of all ages!

Carolyn

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

2010 is my year to work on publication - I have promised my daughter and myself! Thanks so much, Carolyn. Brooke :-)

Comment from Writeaway...

Excellent

Great job once again adewpearl, I really liked how youi portrayed your message here, the writing was up to its top standards as usual and the background and picture blended in well, excellent job, keep writing!!

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

Comment from knowledge

Excellent

I read this to my wife. We enjoyed it very much and got a happy chuckle from it. Good job and a good pick of art.

Merry Christmas My Friend,

Knowldge

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Thank you, Knowledge - I'm thrilled the two of you both got a laugh out of it! Brooke :-)

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

This made me smile, especially the end. I found it amazing how even in this kind of poem you made the rhythm perfect...of course, one has to read it in the right way, too. Excellent job and good luck in your further work.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Thank you, Mary. I am really pleased you enjoyed reading this! Brooke :-)

Comment from debskatz

Excellent

Hey brooke,

CUTE!!! So did Santa reward that one drummer with some toys or something??? Really quite nice. All the rhymes were great & I liked the rhythm to it. Nice Job!! Thank you for sharing this fun poem with us!!!!

smiles,

deb

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2009

Deb, I sure hope Santa had a treat for him! Thanks so much. Brooke :-)