cinquains
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Seek and Ye Might Find"cinquain poetry
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Comment from --Turtle.
Hi Brooke,
Sitting down to get some things done, but my mind is in the clouds so I wanted to check out some of your poems, as they make me smile, or think, or both. I started with this one, and I liked it as it is a profound image. One that I encounter all the time. The question on when am I going to wrap my hand around all the things that I'm striving to do. So that you were able to capture a concept I can see (but get all tongue tied on trying to explain) I especially like the authors notes that accompany as it puts perspective on the grasping and getting iron image.
--Turtle.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Hi Brooke,
Sitting down to get some things done, but my mind is in the clouds so I wanted to check out some of your poems, as they make me smile, or think, or both. I started with this one, and I liked it as it is a profound image. One that I encounter all the time. The question on when am I going to wrap my hand around all the things that I'm striving to do. So that you were able to capture a concept I can see (but get all tongue tied on trying to explain) I especially like the authors notes that accompany as it puts perspective on the grasping and getting iron image.
--Turtle.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Thanks so much, Turtle - I always appreciate it so very much when a reader lets me know she really became engaged in thinking about what I had to say and the way the imagery worked. That kind of comments keeps me writing :-) Brooke
Comment from irishauthorme
I apologise for being so late in reviewing this lovely cinquain. I am glad that you won the contest, certainly this was the best entry that I read.
I particularly liked your author's notes, they gave me an understanding of this form of poetry, and perhaps the courage to try one of my own, sometime soon.
Cheers, irish
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2010
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I apologise for being so late in reviewing this lovely cinquain. I am glad that you won the contest, certainly this was the best entry that I read.
I particularly liked your author's notes, they gave me an understanding of this form of poetry, and perhaps the courage to try one of my own, sometime soon.
Cheers, irish
Comment Written 26-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Irish. I am honored by your lovely comments :-) Brooke
Comment from RebelRose
Tghis is great, Brooke. So full of meaning. So much said in so few words. Great imagery. In reading it, I can picture a carousel and a smiling child reaching for the ring.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Tghis is great, Brooke. So full of meaning. So much said in so few words. Great imagery. In reading it, I can picture a carousel and a smiling child reaching for the ring.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Rose - I truly appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke
Comment from amada
Congratulations in winneing the contest for this traditional Cinquant, dear Brooke. I could feel the sense of your disappointment in the twist of the final line.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Congratulations in winneing the contest for this traditional Cinquant, dear Brooke. I could feel the sense of your disappointment in the twist of the final line.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Thank you, amada - I appreciate your thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from kintesiegel
Another clever, interesting and edifying work by you. I am grateful to continue to follow your work. Beverly Feed the beast (I will say no more!)
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Another clever, interesting and edifying work by you. I am grateful to continue to follow your work. Beverly Feed the beast (I will say no more!)
Comment Written 24-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Beverly - I really appreciate your gracious visits and comments :-) Brooke
Comment from TamaraTel
Wow. I didn't know that was where that saying came from. Very cool. You cinquain was real neat. It flowed wonderfully and was a joy to read as always. :0)
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Wow. I didn't know that was where that saying came from. Very cool. You cinquain was real neat. It flowed wonderfully and was a joy to read as always. :0)
Comment Written 24-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Tamara. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning about the origins of the saying :-) Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Loved the poem but really appreciated the authors notes. Only suggestion I could make although probably too late; Adelaide should have legally changed her name. You know to something like Ima Crapsey. Oh well just a suggestion.
Dave
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Loved the poem but really appreciated the authors notes. Only suggestion I could make although probably too late; Adelaide should have legally changed her name. You know to something like Ima Crapsey. Oh well just a suggestion.
Dave
Comment Written 23-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Dave, are you disparaging the dead? LOL Yeah, I'm not sure many people change their names a century after they've been laid to rest. I'm laughing :-) Brooke
Comment from flyboy130
I love this contest winner you wrote. Nothing is wrong with this poem you wrote. I love the line Grabbing for the brass ring. That is my favorite line.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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I love this contest winner you wrote. Nothing is wrong with this poem you wrote. I love the line Grabbing for the brass ring. That is my favorite line.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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Thank you, James - do you like amusement parks? I know nowadays with all the looping roller coasters that merry go rounds seem lame to many kids. But I still love them :-) Brooke
Comment from elainec4
adewpearl,
Enjoyed this cinquain. It was both entertaining and educational. I had forgotten the origin of the "reaching for the brass ring". Thanks for sharing your talent and your knowledge. elaine
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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adewpearl,
Enjoyed this cinquain. It was both entertaining and educational. I had forgotten the origin of the "reaching for the brass ring". Thanks for sharing your talent and your knowledge. elaine
Comment Written 23-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2010
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I'm pleased this reminded you of the origin of this phrase, thanks, Elaine. Brooke :_)
Comment from Amicus
Good cinquain, Brooke. You convey clearly the narrator's sense of disappointment in his/her ride on the merry go round of life. True to form and smooth flowing, this is an effective poem.
Congratulations on grabbing the cinquain prompt brass ring this time around. :>)
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2010
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Good cinquain, Brooke. You convey clearly the narrator's sense of disappointment in his/her ride on the merry go round of life. True to form and smooth flowing, this is an effective poem.
Congratulations on grabbing the cinquain prompt brass ring this time around. :>)
Comment Written 23-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Amicus - you are most gracious :-) Brooke
