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Comment from debskatz
Hey brooke,
what wonderful memories you have of your father! and how terrific to have learned to love poetry by his sharing it with you. did he ever know how good a poet you are? he'd have been quite proud!
thanks for sharing your loving memories with us!
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Hey brooke,
what wonderful memories you have of your father! and how terrific to have learned to love poetry by his sharing it with you. did he ever know how good a poet you are? he'd have been quite proud!
thanks for sharing your loving memories with us!
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Deb. I appreciate your lovely review :-) Brooke
Comment from Maurice WA Johnson
And what a fine re-visitation. Your love and deep affection, I do not count the two the same nor always coupled, for your father rings in every word. I am, perhaps, immodest to hope that my own daughter will one day express similar sentiments.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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And what a fine re-visitation. Your love and deep affection, I do not count the two the same nor always coupled, for your father rings in every word. I am, perhaps, immodest to hope that my own daughter will one day express similar sentiments.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Maurice, I bet your daughter absolutely adores you :-) Brooke
Comment from Nicnac
This is beautiful.
I can almost hear your daddy's deep voice reciting this poem.
As you know, I LOVE this form and your lovely artistry has given it such life!
Your refrain is very effective and memorable.
Lovely poem.
Nic
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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This is beautiful.
I can almost hear your daddy's deep voice reciting this poem.
As you know, I LOVE this form and your lovely artistry has given it such life!
Your refrain is very effective and memorable.
Lovely poem.
Nic
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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thank you, Nic : -) It's a pleasure to know you like this poem :-) brooke
Comment from mountainwriter49
Brooke, not only is this a beautiful poem, the story behind it is even more so. I think it is wonderful that you honor your father with this poem and delight us with providing a wonderful read. I loved the first four lines:
His recitations stirred my soul
with deep bass tone.
A poet's words in his control
became his own.
Such is the art of storytelling. You were fortunate to have a father that could do this and instill in you the love of poetry and the pen. Exceptional. -ray
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Brooke, not only is this a beautiful poem, the story behind it is even more so. I think it is wonderful that you honor your father with this poem and delight us with providing a wonderful read. I loved the first four lines:
His recitations stirred my soul
with deep bass tone.
A poet's words in his control
became his own.
Such is the art of storytelling. You were fortunate to have a father that could do this and instill in you the love of poetry and the pen. Exceptional. -ray
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Ray - what a lovely review, and to think I was just recently poking fun at you. I take it all back! LOL You are most generous and kind, dear friend :-) Brooke
Comment from LYLE
Brooke,
This is a lovely poem with a wonderful story. It is wonderful how much a voice can add to the beauty of
reading, reciting, singing, or acting. I loved the
voice of Gregory Peck. It had a magical sound to me.
Orson Wells had, to me, the greatest dramatic sound, and
Mario Lanza was the perfect singer, both in popular and classical music. Believe it or not, in prep school, in the 1940s, we were required to memorize and recite poetry.
That is when I fell in love with poetry. By the way, I did not have 12 wives:) I have had two, the 1st marriage lasted for 22 years, which was 4 times our involvement in
World War II, and I am in my current marriage for 26 years.
Were I writting a "Dear Abby" piece, I would warn all young men that one marriage is dangerous, and two times is insanity:)
Fondly, Lyle
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Brooke,
This is a lovely poem with a wonderful story. It is wonderful how much a voice can add to the beauty of
reading, reciting, singing, or acting. I loved the
voice of Gregory Peck. It had a magical sound to me.
Orson Wells had, to me, the greatest dramatic sound, and
Mario Lanza was the perfect singer, both in popular and classical music. Believe it or not, in prep school, in the 1940s, we were required to memorize and recite poetry.
That is when I fell in love with poetry. By the way, I did not have 12 wives:) I have had two, the 1st marriage lasted for 22 years, which was 4 times our involvement in
World War II, and I am in my current marriage for 26 years.
Were I writting a "Dear Abby" piece, I would warn all young men that one marriage is dangerous, and two times is insanity:)
Fondly, Lyle
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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I was guessing the four wives comment was a bit of hyperbole. LOL My dad had four wives. Only the first ended in divorce. I also love the voices of Peck and Wells. Thanks so much, dear friend :-) Brooke
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Dear Brooke,
Your father was a much braver man than I:)
Seriously, any father that takes the time to read to his children and open up a world that is beautiful and wonderful for them to see and hear, has to be a wonderful person
with some very lucky children.
Fondly, Lyle
Comment from veronicahk
What a beautiful tribute to your father. I love the repetition of "deep bass tone" throughout the poem. It carries a voice of comfort throughout the whole piece.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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What a beautiful tribute to your father. I love the repetition of "deep bass tone" throughout the poem. It carries a voice of comfort throughout the whole piece.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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thank you, Veronica :-) I appreciate your thoughtfulness :-) Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Brooke,
I don't know what I liked the best your poem about your dad's bass tone story telling voice--
or your authors notes.
A wonderful story and poem
Gert
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Brooke,
I don't know what I liked the best your poem about your dad's bass tone story telling voice--
or your authors notes.
A wonderful story and poem
Gert
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thanks so much, Gert - you are always so supportive and kind :-) Brooke
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You are welcome Brooke
Gert
Comment from Queenise
Brooke I feel and see the love and admiration you have for your father and his gift in this writing and it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. No wonder that poetry is so much a part of you and you do write wonderfully. Great poem and art work. Blessings. Queenise
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Brooke I feel and see the love and admiration you have for your father and his gift in this writing and it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. No wonder that poetry is so much a part of you and you do write wonderfully. Great poem and art work. Blessings. Queenise
Comment Written 15-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Queenise - I so appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
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You're welcome,Brooke. Blessings. Queenise
Comment from HalfHoff
I had my own tears going even before I read your author's comments ... reminded me so much of how I feel about my father. And a story teller he is indeed ... this is precious and I will remember it always. XO
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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I had my own tears going even before I read your author's comments ... reminded me so much of how I feel about my father. And a story teller he is indeed ... this is precious and I will remember it always. XO
Comment Written 14-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Lea Ann - I'm so glad this connected with your own memories :-) BRooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Well, this wonderful poem sure brought back a warm and lovely memory of sitting on my dad's lap and with my head on his chest, listening to him whistle and play the harmonica. He had a deep bass voice, too. Beautiful words and format, Brooke.
Indy :>)
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Well, this wonderful poem sure brought back a warm and lovely memory of sitting on my dad's lap and with my head on his chest, listening to him whistle and play the harmonica. He had a deep bass voice, too. Beautiful words and format, Brooke.
Indy :>)
Comment Written 14-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Karyn. I'm so glad this connects with your own memories and wonderful experiences :-) Brooke
