When Poetry Speaks
three rhyming quatrains91 total reviews
Comment from Nicnac
I really like the thought of echoing the beauty you've been told. A lovely vision.
I listen, I tarry, I hearken -- words of the wise.
Beautifully flowing verses. This sounds like lyrics to a cheerful song.
Isn't it neat what inspires us to write? A simple book title begets a masterpiece. ;)
I enjoyed your poem.
Nic
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2010
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I really like the thought of echoing the beauty you've been told. A lovely vision.
I listen, I tarry, I hearken -- words of the wise.
Beautifully flowing verses. This sounds like lyrics to a cheerful song.
Isn't it neat what inspires us to write? A simple book title begets a masterpiece. ;)
I enjoyed your poem.
Nic
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Nic. What lovely things to say, dear friend :-) Brooke
Comment from flygirl254
This is a very nice poem and set of rhyming quatrains (had to add the word rhyming, in case you didn't realize you had given us a rhyming poem LOL!). I like the words you use that make a kind of progression in each quatrain, such as progression - streamlets to rivers, lyrics to refrain, hear to echo. It's wonderful to find an answer to a question I had and have it turn out we were both right. It can be hearken or harken. I also like the idea of secrets in this poem because by echoing them, they are secrets that are allowed to be told. Wonderful work my friend!
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2010
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This is a very nice poem and set of rhyming quatrains (had to add the word rhyming, in case you didn't realize you had given us a rhyming poem LOL!). I like the words you use that make a kind of progression in each quatrain, such as progression - streamlets to rivers, lyrics to refrain, hear to echo. It's wonderful to find an answer to a question I had and have it turn out we were both right. It can be hearken or harken. I also like the idea of secrets in this poem because by echoing them, they are secrets that are allowed to be told. Wonderful work my friend!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2010
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You have me laughing and I'm not past the first sentence LOL
I'm so pleased you like the composition/structure/progression of this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Laidy
I LIKED THE LAST LINE BECAUSE IT BRINGS THE WHOLE POEM TOGETHER IN A CONCLUSION. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT POEM AND VERY BEAUTIFUL.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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I LIKED THE LAST LINE BECAUSE IT BRINGS THE WHOLE POEM TOGETHER IN A CONCLUSION. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT POEM AND VERY BEAUTIFUL.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Laidy. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
A lyrical poem that is beautifully
constructed in words that tell a
story of the power of listening
and learning through the power of
the spoken or written word.
Another one of your beautifully
orchestrated masterpieces.
Well done
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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A lyrical poem that is beautifully
constructed in words that tell a
story of the power of listening
and learning through the power of
the spoken or written word.
Another one of your beautifully
orchestrated masterpieces.
Well done
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you!! You are, as always, most warm and gracious :-) Brooke
Comment from Sonya Florentino
oh what a beautiful poem....and what ears you have, and what words you find in your good heart...but you are too humble, for it is not in a poor way you echo the divine...
you have richly gifted us, your readers....
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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oh what a beautiful poem....and what ears you have, and what words you find in your good heart...but you are too humble, for it is not in a poor way you echo the divine...
you have richly gifted us, your readers....
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much, Sonya for this gracious and generous review - how lovely to read this as the snow comes down outside :-) I truly do appreciate a review that is warming my otherwise cold morning :-) Brooke
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glad to bring a little warmth to your day!
it just started to snow again here in NY too!
Comment from tonydem
I like the metaphor of poetry to nature. Nature and for that matter human nature can be bountiful muses. When you think about it what else is there. Well God and the heavens but I was speaking strictly earthly. See what happens when you lose a pet. You become so profound you almost sound dumb. LOL
I like this poem and I will now pay more attention to the sights and sounds around me.
Tony
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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I like the metaphor of poetry to nature. Nature and for that matter human nature can be bountiful muses. When you think about it what else is there. Well God and the heavens but I was speaking strictly earthly. See what happens when you lose a pet. You become so profound you almost sound dumb. LOL
I like this poem and I will now pay more attention to the sights and sounds around me.
Tony
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Tony :-) I am so sorry about your dog and how his loss has affected you, and now I understand Boston may finally be getting more snow than we are. Brooke :-)
Comment from pugdogy
from catching the title on the shelf and then sitting and beginning to write you have done a great job here,,,there is poetry in everyday life especially nature if we just take the time to listen...good job!!!
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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from catching the title on the shelf and then sitting and beginning to write you have done a great job here,,,there is poetry in everyday life especially nature if we just take the time to listen...good job!!!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Pugdogy. I appreciate your kind review :-) Brooke
Comment from fionageorge
Brooke, another beautiful and well structured poem, with the wonderful title of Poetry speaks, which is so appropriate coming from you, as your poetry always speaks.
Thanks for sharing, and warmest regards
Marijke
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Brooke, another beautiful and well structured poem, with the wonderful title of Poetry speaks, which is so appropriate coming from you, as your poetry always speaks.
Thanks for sharing, and warmest regards
Marijke
Comment Written 16-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Marijke. I always appreciate your gracious reviews :-) Brooke
Comment from mstad55
Quite nice. To form a poem from the title of a cd, is quite an achievement. It is flowing and smooth, with a melody to the rhyme. I enjoyed the music within the words. Thanks for a wonderful post. Mike
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Quite nice. To form a poem from the title of a cd, is quite an achievement. It is flowing and smooth, with a melody to the rhyme. I enjoyed the music within the words. Thanks for a wonderful post. Mike
Comment Written 15-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Mike. Glad you enjoyed my little poem :-) Brooke
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You are very welcome. Mike
Comment from Queenise
Brooke, this is a very nice poem that you have penned here. It has good rhythm, flow, pace and message. I enjoyed it and the picture that accompanies it. Blessings. Queenise.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Brooke, this is a very nice poem that you have penned here. It has good rhythm, flow, pace and message. I enjoyed it and the picture that accompanies it. Blessings. Queenise.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Queenise. I always appreciate your encouraging comments :-) Brooke
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My pleasure,Brooke. Queenise
