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Comment from rama devi
Hello Brooke dear. I am still catching up.
Excellent cinquain style wisdom delivered in succinct yet impacting words.
LOVE the rhyming and the word choice in this fine phrase
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped
in haste.
And great picture too. Made me laugh.
Lots of Love,
rd
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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Hello Brooke dear. I am still catching up.
Excellent cinquain style wisdom delivered in succinct yet impacting words.
LOVE the rhyming and the word choice in this fine phrase
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped
in haste.
And great picture too. Made me laugh.
Lots of Love,
rd
Comment Written 24-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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Thank you, rama devi - the picture made me laugh too!!! Brooke :-)
Comment from LateBloomer
hello adewpearl,
oh, how i wish that i had an available six star to award you. this cinquain poem is excellent. good count, good imagery, and thought-provoking.
this poem reads and flows well land i have no suggestion for improvement. i particularly liked the following:
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped
in haste.
this should have been a contest entry.
regards, LateBloomer
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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hello adewpearl,
oh, how i wish that i had an available six star to award you. this cinquain poem is excellent. good count, good imagery, and thought-provoking.
this poem reads and flows well land i have no suggestion for improvement. i particularly liked the following:
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped
in haste.
this should have been a contest entry.
regards, LateBloomer
Comment Written 24-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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Thank you so much, Late Bloomer. Your kind comments and generous impulses are most welcome and appreciated :-) About 98% of the poems I write have nothing to do with contests. Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
this is sooooo true. made me smile and the picture of the giant tortoise is a plus. definitely a good example of a cinquain.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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brooke,
this is sooooo true. made me smile and the picture of the giant tortoise is a plus. definitely a good example of a cinquain.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 24-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Barbara - glad you connect with the meaning :-) Brooke
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brooke,
i do a lot of turtle stories when i working as a counselor or teacher. i definitely understand turtles.
love,
barbara
Comment from flyboy130
This is a wonderful poem you wrote adewpearl. Nothing was wrong with anything or any part of the poem. My favorite line is
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped.
That is a fantastic line.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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This is a wonderful poem you wrote adewpearl. Nothing was wrong with anything or any part of the poem. My favorite line is
our wisest thoughts are seldom reaped.
That is a fantastic line.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Thank you, James - I'm so pleased you liked this poem. I hope you liked the cool picture too :-) Brooke
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I loved the picture too.
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I loved the picture too.
Comment from fastdigits
Three times in one night I alight
on one of your writings, this one
with a moral that will stead each
of us in good turn, think before you
speak.
Well done
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Three times in one night I alight
on one of your writings, this one
with a moral that will stead each
of us in good turn, think before you
speak.
Well done
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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thank you, my friend - what a loyal reviewer you are :-) Brooke
Comment from bjoy
Simply a delightful read. The straightforward message was delivered in a very flowing, Zen-like presentation. You obviously met the criteria of the cinquain and the title was intriguing enough to engage the reader.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Simply a delightful read. The straightforward message was delivered in a very flowing, Zen-like presentation. You obviously met the criteria of the cinquain and the title was intriguing enough to engage the reader.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Thank you so much, bjoy - what a generous and lovely review - I am so appreciative :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
You got that right, Brooke. It's such a hurry-up, drive-through world that we never take enough time in our day to let so many of the good things get a chance to sink in. Excellent.
Karyn :>)
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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You got that right, Brooke. It's such a hurry-up, drive-through world that we never take enough time in our day to let so many of the good things get a chance to sink in. Excellent.
Karyn :>)
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Karyn, thank you - yeah, nowadays with multi-tasking, people are not only in a hurry but in a hurry doing 5 things at once. Brooke :-)
Comment from mstad55
Now there's a combination not sought after by the masses. Tortois Tea. I wonder if Earl Grey has that in the varied list of teas? I don't think the local grocery carries that flavor. And as for wisest thoughts, since haste makes waste, I fear most of my thoughts go for naught, for many are made in haste. Another food for thought poem. We shall all ponder it for the moment before we hastily move on to our next review. Mike
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Now there's a combination not sought after by the masses. Tortois Tea. I wonder if Earl Grey has that in the varied list of teas? I don't think the local grocery carries that flavor. And as for wisest thoughts, since haste makes waste, I fear most of my thoughts go for naught, for many are made in haste. Another food for thought poem. We shall all ponder it for the moment before we hastily move on to our next review. Mike
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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I actually prefer peppermint or raspberry tea, but the tortoise made for a far cuter picture :-) Thanks, Mike! Brooke
Comment from Peeping_Soul
Another beautiful work that gives us the wisdom of experience in democracy.The picture really adds value to this beautiful write.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Another beautiful work that gives us the wisdom of experience in democracy.The picture really adds value to this beautiful write.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Peeping Soul - yes, this picture is great, isn't it? Brooke
Comment from jtull
I feel as if you were speaking directly to me with this piece, for I'm often guilty of not thinking things through. Very powerful message in so few words. Always a treat for me when you share your wisdom. Thanks, Marshall
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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I feel as if you were speaking directly to me with this piece, for I'm often guilty of not thinking things through. Very powerful message in so few words. Always a treat for me when you share your wisdom. Thanks, Marshall
Comment Written 23-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Marshall - I am always pleased when one of my poems connects with a reader at that level. Most of us share that guilt! :-) Brooke
