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In the Dead of Winter

as close to free verse as I get ;-)

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Comment from Rvaltaysesd
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In the dead of winter
in that lull of life
when buds don't bloom

Wow!, I love this part and the whole poem!, Wow the image too, I liked this poem very much, very, very good poem, greetings Rvaltaysesd

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Rvaltaysed - I so appreciate your lovely review :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
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Hi Brooke I really had to think about this one. As a rhyming poem I enjoyed it, however I beleive free verse is not supposed rhyme quite as much. I sense that you are not a great lover of free verse, (like me) I feel most free verse is like a short story. Cheers Gaye

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 Comment Written 14-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 14-Jan-2010
    That is why I said it was as close to free verse as I get in the description, to admit I had no idea if it would be categorized as free verse since I had no idea what to call it - I'm sorry if you thought I was making a claim to its being free verse. I was, obviously unsuccessfully, trying to make a joke that it was not any particular form. Thanks, Gayle. Brooke
Comment from dhero
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Finely done in its controlled freedom. Your poem is one of hope and the common search of all artists. Congratulations on a very good poem. dhero

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 14-Jan-2010
    Thank you, dhero. I appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Annmuma
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It's those times of "alone-ness" that produce re-birth. Your poem says it all perfectly. The artwork is outstanding and the entire presentation quite lovely. ann

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 14-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Ann, for a most understanding review :-) Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
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Nice to see you challenge yourself with free verse. I know you cannot help yourself about including some rhymes, which were not intrusive! I liked you keeping your use of alliteration and especially the strength and intimacy of the conclusion of your poem.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 14-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Joan - yeah, the rhymes can not just go! LOL :-) brooke
Comment from jason456
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Hi Brooke,
What a good way of describing winter. I always feel depressed when all the leaves are gone and everyone stays inside and the sky looks bleak. That's why I live in Florida. You have done a beautiful job with the poem and the message means so much. Look to God.
Patti :)

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 14-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Patti. Yes, I need to live in a warmer, brighter place too!! Brooke :-)
Comment from fayesh
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I wanted to read more - it was just so beautiful. I wanted it to go on. By the way, congratulations on being the 2009 Poet of the Year. It was well-deserved, Brooke.
F_

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2010
    Thanks so much, Faye, for your congratulations and for this review - you are most gracious :-) Brooke
Comment from Nicnac
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This is lovely, Brooke.
I don't think I've ever read one of your free verse poems.
What a gentle and restful feeling this conveys.

I really enjoyed this.
This feels different than your other poetry, for some reason; but just as lovely!

Pretty presentation.

Nic

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2010
    I wrote one free verse poem about love being like a kaleidoscope a year or more ago - I think that is the grand sum of the collection. LOL Thanks, Nic. Brooke :-)
Comment from Susanne M. Psyris
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Sensational piece that really hit me hard! Going through some serious personal family issues right now and this was very comforting to read...brought my mind back to my faith! Thanks for that, hon. Hugs and smiles, Susanne

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2010
    Thank you so much, Susanne. I'm sorry to hear of your family problems - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend. I appreciate your generosity and graciousness. Brooke
reply by Susanne M. Psyris on 13-Jan-2010
    prayers are always welcome...thanks, hon!
Comment from Fish
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Buds bloom thru the winter
If you're full of light
when buds dont bloom

No bonghits are in sight
No pineapple is sorrow
for the morrow

God can I borrow a dime?

Soothing, amazing poetry, as usual. Concise,
precise, didactic and did I say, concise?
Kindly, fish

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2010

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2010
    Thank you, Fish - no bonghits in sight - I suppose for some that would be the height of sorrow! Brooke :-)