The Day After
Reflective Quatrains94 total reviews
Comment from nancyjam
Amen, sister. This is so cute and so true.
Love the Day but enjoy the peace and quiet
afterwards. I couldn't have stated it so
cleverly though. Loved your quatrain.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2009
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Amen, sister. This is so cute and so true.
Love the Day but enjoy the peace and quiet
afterwards. I couldn't have stated it so
cleverly though. Loved your quatrain.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2009
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Thanks so much, Nancy :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Embracing the peace ... what a fabulous way to end this poem, Brooke. I'm always sad when Christmas is over, but it feels so good to sit back with my feet up with a huge mug of hot chocolate and just listen to some music and remember. Wonderful.
Indy :>)
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Embracing the peace ... what a fabulous way to end this poem, Brooke. I'm always sad when Christmas is over, but it feels so good to sit back with my feet up with a huge mug of hot chocolate and just listen to some music and remember. Wonderful.
Indy :>)
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Karyn - it is good to "see" you :-) Brooke
Comment from LauraKatherine
Great description of the post-Christmas "un-cheer" (as opposed to Christmas cheer). Melted candles, muted bells, lack of presents, trees devoid of pine needles...it all adds up to a lack of noise/activity/etc., where peace fills the void.
It isn't until the final line that I realized that you are describing a sense of peace rather than a loss of joy. Unexpected (but greatly appreciated) twist!
but I instead embrace the peace. (Same here...but sometimes I wish that peace came BEFORE the actual holiday instead of afterward.)
As always, excellent work. I really enjoyed two of the phrases: "bells hang mute," and "no parents seek elusive toys." As a parent who was just last weekend frantically scouring the toy department aisle for a gift for my two year old, I can identify with the feeling that the perfect toy is eluding me. :)
Laura
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Great description of the post-Christmas "un-cheer" (as opposed to Christmas cheer). Melted candles, muted bells, lack of presents, trees devoid of pine needles...it all adds up to a lack of noise/activity/etc., where peace fills the void.
It isn't until the final line that I realized that you are describing a sense of peace rather than a loss of joy. Unexpected (but greatly appreciated) twist!
but I instead embrace the peace. (Same here...but sometimes I wish that peace came BEFORE the actual holiday instead of afterward.)
As always, excellent work. I really enjoyed two of the phrases: "bells hang mute," and "no parents seek elusive toys." As a parent who was just last weekend frantically scouring the toy department aisle for a gift for my two year old, I can identify with the feeling that the perfect toy is eluding me. :)
Laura
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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ah, Laura, to find that peace beforehand is a little trick lots of people would like to accomplish! Thanks so much for your attentive, thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
Yes, the last present has been
unwrapped, the smiles, the kisses,
the well wishes have all been said,
and now that time of rest for another
Christmas now past, and now a time
for rest.
Well done
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Yes, the last present has been
unwrapped, the smiles, the kisses,
the well wishes have all been said,
and now that time of rest for another
Christmas now past, and now a time
for rest.
Well done
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Thank you, my friend - as always, I appreciate your kind review :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke Just a cute poem and oh! so true. I really enjoy the rhyming pattern it just flows so well. The choosen artwork is perfect for the poem LOL Gaye
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Hi Brooke Just a cute poem and oh! so true. I really enjoy the rhyming pattern it just flows so well. The choosen artwork is perfect for the poem LOL Gaye
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Thank you, Gaye - glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow
You and me both. I love Christmas but I'm soooooooooooo glad it is over with, LOL Very nicely done tetrameter. Good job with it. Lovely read this day.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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You and me both. I love Christmas but I'm soooooooooooo glad it is over with, LOL Very nicely done tetrameter. Good job with it. Lovely read this day.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Thanks, Jo Lynn :-) Glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from flyboy130
I loved your poem. You ore a really great poet. I never said this to anybody befor so. This is a fantastic,wonderful poem you made. The picture went great with the poem Brook.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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I loved your poem. You ore a really great poet. I never said this to anybody befor so. This is a fantastic,wonderful poem you made. The picture went great with the poem Brook.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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James, you are making me smile from ear to ear. Your mother is raising a fine young man!!! :-) Thank you, Brooke
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Your welcome brook I will be making a poem today so I just want to let you know. Thank you.
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I'll look for it!
Comment from perunest
Indeed, we all should embrace the
peace - in all its forms. I enjoy
Christmas so very much, Dec. 26 is usually
a real downer for me. But with visits to family
and plans for a trip in spring of 2010, I'm soon
carried away in plans and anticipation.
I love this poem - it's so full of the before
and after of Christmas day and settles the
reader into contentment by the end. Carolyn
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Indeed, we all should embrace the
peace - in all its forms. I enjoy
Christmas so very much, Dec. 26 is usually
a real downer for me. But with visits to family
and plans for a trip in spring of 2010, I'm soon
carried away in plans and anticipation.
I love this poem - it's so full of the before
and after of Christmas day and settles the
reader into contentment by the end. Carolyn
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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A spring trip - ah, that sounds lovely - I hope it is to someplace utterly beautiful :-) Thanks so much, Carolyn. Brooke
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Yes - it's Alaska! Never been there - I hear it's spectacular!
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Alaska is at the top of my wish list - watch some whales and admire some glaciers for me!!! :-)
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Will do!
Comment from sara-beth
Ah, that is very nice! Yes, the day after has a bit of a funny feel, not quite ready to head back into normal life, right? But this writing suggests that we should take the true meaning of Christmas and let it sink in, to last all the year! Great job.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Ah, that is very nice! Yes, the day after has a bit of a funny feel, not quite ready to head back into normal life, right? But this writing suggests that we should take the true meaning of Christmas and let it sink in, to last all the year! Great job.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Thank you, sara-beth - you "get" this completely :-) Brooke
Comment from Joyce L.
Brooke, I am sure that you heard from many that could relate with you on this feeling. It is almost a relief to get to the finish line and then take a breath once you cross it. Loved it.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Brooke, I am sure that you heard from many that could relate with you on this feeling. It is almost a relief to get to the finish line and then take a breath once you cross it. Loved it.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2009
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Joyce, thank you. I'm so glad you can relate :-) Brooke
