Comment from Thomas Raine

Excellent

I really liked this one, Brooke - sometimes on my worst days I wouldn't mind wrapping myself inside a cloud and drifting far away from everything. As much as I feel everyone needs to embrace their burdens, sometimes you just need a break, heh.

- TR

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2010

Comment from kintesiegel

Excellent

This is a cute poem that seeks not to really escape but just rest a while while the storms abate. I enjoyed it and see no reason to change anything in it.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2010

Thank you, kintesiegel. You are most kind :-) Brooke

Comment from Wild Flower

Excellent

I'm glad you posted this because I saw the contest, but wasn't sure about it until I actually saw one. I think I'd like to hide away at times until every was all better too. Really nice job on this.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2010

Thank you, Wildflower - I'm pleased you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Joyce L.

Excellent

Oh, one of those days! LOL I couldn't think of a softer place to hide or be tucked away than in a puffy cloud. This poem not only showed some humor but also a soft side.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2010

Thanks, Joyce - I appreciate your encouraging review :-) Brooke

Comment from unbridledspirit

Excellent

Beautiful. I could feel the urge to float carefree on a cloud. Nicely done. Beautifully chosen words. Great artwork. This one is a real keeper. Great job.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2010

Thank you, unbridledspirit - I so appreciate this most gracious review :-) Brooke

Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

Brooke, this is wonderful! I'm not familiar with the Scottish stanza, so I appreciated your author's notes as well as your well penned poem. I think I'm going to copy and frame it and hang it on my office wall. Believe me, there are so many days when.....
"but if allowed,
I'd find that soft, safe hiding place
inside a cloud."

Thanks for sharing your wonderful poem. It is a perfect read for a cold Monday evening. -ray

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010

I have read Burns in the past in school, but it never really had occurred to me that he was using some particular style. I'm honored you would hang this up :-) Brooke

Comment from leesm

Excellent

What's this Brooke? You're not trying to be a better person? What shame you must bear! LOLOL.

This really is a neat little poem, and once again you've introduced and instructed us all on a new form of poetry, at least new to myself and probably most of us. And who among us doesn't want to 'hide inside a cloud", at least sometimes. Enjoy your moments in the clouds; you're entitled! :-)
Warmly,
-Lee

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010

Hey, it was new to me a few days ago when Mike used it :-) Thanks so much, Lee. Brooke

Comment from MJMuraco

Excellent

Brooke, we all have those days when we are not inspired to be much of anything. Your poem is well written and I always appreciate you author notes to educate us.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010

Thank you, Mary Jayne, it is lovely to hear from you :-) Brooke

reply by MJMuraco on 18-Jan-2010

Thanks Brooke. I finally have a free day to work on my writing. Mary Jayne

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

Very nice piece. I enjoyed reading it, although I have never really been a fan of Burns. I do enjoy that you tell all about the poets you are emulating.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010

thank you, Carol. I find Burns charming :-) Brooke

Comment from percival86jack

Excellent

You are some kind of writer my dear friend. I really love you whimsical style in this one Brooke. I look forward to and learn from each of your poems!
Cheers and happy thoughts... Jack xox

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2010

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010

Thank you, Jack - you're a sweetheart whether writing from Canada or Florida :-) Brooke