Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

I recognized this scene - it is
breathtaking and I had much the same
questions when viewing it in Yellowstone.
You have crafted a beautiful poem and a
great reminder of our Creator's gifts.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010

Thanks so much, Nancy - many readers have recognized the scene. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the poem. Brooke :-)

Comment from Sally Carter

Excellent

Another wonderful poem, Brooke.
I love this form - the rhyme pattern and meter are so pleasing, and the eight lines make it just the right length to say something and yet to be able to read it over several times in one gulp.
A wonderful tribute to the beauty of the gorge, but also a terrific metaphor for breaking through resistance. Wonderful alliteration too on that gorge gargantuan in girth.
Another inspiring poem from your prolific pen.
Best wishes. Sally

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, Sally - I always appreciate your attentive and gracious comments :-) Brooke

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Beautiful!
Creative!

I love the strong alliteration and the soulful way you expressed your wonder. Even without the photo, I had a nice visual in my head.

Nice.
:)
Nic

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thanks, Nic , glad this one appealed to you :-) Brooke

Comment from jahees

Excellent

Very poetic and grand description of the canyon's ledge. Nice presentation with your choice of artwork. Awesome alliteration throughout your work which adds to the poetic nature of your short work. I enjoyed reading. This would have made a nice entry in the Planet Earth writing contest.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, jahees. I don't remember if that was a blind contest or not - I don't enter blind contests because that means I forfeit fan notification even after the contest is over. Brooke :-)

reply by jahees on 02-Feb-2010

I don't remember it either but the reason i suggested it was because I was contemplating a cleverly (!!) written poem about Planet Earth using the words birth, worth, girth, etc. and I see you have done that here!! Once you are identified, after the contest, then you also forfeit fan notification? You can do like Shelly Kaye and put an identifiable disclaimer on all your work...blind and not blind, and then everyone reading it would know it is yours!!

Comment from dhero

Excellent

Another tremendous poem in an interesting form that indicates your versatility. With a fluid and soothing rhyme flow you ask questions about nature's methods. Very interesting and well done. dhero

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, dhero. I appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke

Comment from sugardog

Excellent

Perfect ryhme and flow-I love ottava rima, it's beautiful. Your picture is spectacular for this poem and I love the line,"gargantuan in girth", and I love your ending question-leaves me thinking...Thanks for sharing, Brooke. Sorry, I am behind on reading and reviewing-trying to catch up! Dana

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, Dana - I'm so glad you enjoy this form because I love it, too. I so appreciate your stopping by :-) Brooke

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Excellent

Brooke, I love your ottava rima and the timeless message and the thought provoking power it produces upon the reader. Great work, wonderful art work. Loyd

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, Loyd. I so appreciate your very thoughtful comments :-) Brooke

reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 02-Feb-2010

My pleasure, Loyd

Comment from rhymelord

Excellent

Dear Brooke,
No accolades for geology, I'm afraid, but a Gold Star for poetic license. Love the alliteration "gorge gargantuan in girth". The very sound is BIG.
Regards
Reg

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Thank you, Reg, yeah, I'll leave the actual geology lessons to Mr. Wizard. LOL Brooke :-)

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

A rivers flow over time doth crush the mighty rock to carve it's own path. Never ceasing to stop along the way. It can be contained for but a generation or two and then it will continue to eat at rock and soil to continue making it's path through the canyon and the landscape surrounding it. Well done with this one, everyone agrees with me so I must be right. Mike

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2010

Well, of course you're right! :-) LOL Thanks, Mike. Brooke

Comment from jshep

Excellent

I love the rhyme and flow of this form, Brooke, and I so could relate to your words as I have stood, many times, upon a canyon's craggy ledge when living in Colorado and had just such thoughts. How was this possible? Love your line 'Did ancient master craftsman wield his wedge'-fantastic line and great poem. Joyce

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2010