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Comment from mstad55
You have become most predictable my sister dear. I knew as soon as a read the word mendicants, that the definition would be in your authors notes. I would have made an educated guess as to who this person was being opposite of royalty, yet it was good of you to supply the answer so I didn't have to disturb Webster. Very nice and exceptionally well written. The aforementioned was just filler. Mike
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2010
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You have become most predictable my sister dear. I knew as soon as a read the word mendicants, that the definition would be in your authors notes. I would have made an educated guess as to who this person was being opposite of royalty, yet it was good of you to supply the answer so I didn't have to disturb Webster. Very nice and exceptionally well written. The aforementioned was just filler. Mike
Comment Written 28-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2010
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I think the next time you need filler, dear brother, you should just list all the synonyms for stupendous. LOLOL Thanks, Mike - you're the best :-) Happy Palm Sunday! Brooke
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Alrighty, no big heads in this family.
Comment from HAWordsmith
This was lovely and relaxing in flow and format and simply a pleasure to read. I love message in the last lines. Thank you for this posting and many blessings.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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This was lovely and relaxing in flow and format and simply a pleasure to read. I love message in the last lines. Thank you for this posting and many blessings.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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Thank you, my friend - sorry the reply got delayed :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke An interesting pattern of poetry which you as usual have done so well. I love the adjectives you have used throught this poem. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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Hi Brooke An interesting pattern of poetry which you as usual have done so well. I love the adjectives you have used throught this poem. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 28-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Gaye - I'm so glad you like the word choices :-) Brooke
Comment from Oatmeal
adewpearl,
The theme is strong. Your feelings are expressed well. Your arrangement looks very nice. The flow is smooth. Your feelings are well expressed.
Not any problem or error.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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adewpearl,
The theme is strong. Your feelings are expressed well. Your arrangement looks very nice. The flow is smooth. Your feelings are well expressed.
Not any problem or error.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Oatmeal, for your kind comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke,
while reading your poem with all your bright and happy thought about church bells ringing on a spring day.
Reminds me of Easter.
Gert
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Hello Brooke,
while reading your poem with all your bright and happy thought about church bells ringing on a spring day.
Reminds me of Easter.
Gert
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Gert - Easter is just one week away - we are having our Easter Cantata performed tomorrow on Palm Sunday - I've written the narration for it, so I'm quite eager :-) Brooke
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You are welcome Brooke
Gert
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Brooke,
Another charming poem and your background in teaching of English studies shows through. Not many folk speak of "mendicants". :<)
Regards
Reg
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Dear Brooke,
Another charming poem and your background in teaching of English studies shows through. Not many folk speak of "mendicants". :<)
Regards
Reg
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Reg - I have always been drawn to authors who taught me new and wondrous words, so I particularly appreciate that comment :-) Brooke
Comment from Nicki_Mist
Yes, a church bell rings for all who care to listen and come to hear God's words. A lovely poem and hope you write more for I enjoyed it alot. Keep them coming with such great flow and beauty.
Nicole
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Yes, a church bell rings for all who care to listen and come to hear God's words. A lovely poem and hope you write more for I enjoyed it alot. Keep them coming with such great flow and beauty.
Nicole
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Nicki - I appreciate your gracious review :-) Brooke
Comment from Amicus
Lovely octogram, Brooke. The marriage of form and content is excellent here...I can hear the sound of the church bell in the musicality and cadence of this one. I live on a hill and for some reason on Sunday mornings the sound of a church bell about two miles north of me down in a valley echoes off of something and sounds as if it were in my neighborhood...if I go towards the church where the bells ring however, the sound becomes muffled and can hardly be heard until I am quite close to it! Someday I will get someone to explain the why of this to me...right now it is just a fun mystery to think about...your poem brought it to my mind. But I digress, again.
I like your poem...bet John Donne would too.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Lovely octogram, Brooke. The marriage of form and content is excellent here...I can hear the sound of the church bell in the musicality and cadence of this one. I live on a hill and for some reason on Sunday mornings the sound of a church bell about two miles north of me down in a valley echoes off of something and sounds as if it were in my neighborhood...if I go towards the church where the bells ring however, the sound becomes muffled and can hardly be heard until I am quite close to it! Someday I will get someone to explain the why of this to me...right now it is just a fun mystery to think about...your poem brought it to my mind. But I digress, again.
I like your poem...bet John Donne would too.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Ask Charleswriter - he is an engineer and always knows that crazy stuff. LOL Thanks so much, Amicus - you and John Donne have both put a huge smile on my face. Brooke :-)
Comment from barbara.wilkey
When we were stationed in Germany, every Sunday morning for at least a half an hour the Church bells woul ring. On special occasions they would ring longer. I loved hearing them. Your poem reminded me of them
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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When we were stationed in Germany, every Sunday morning for at least a half an hour the Church bells woul ring. On special occasions they would ring longer. I loved hearing them. Your poem reminded me of them
Comment Written 26-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Barbara :-) I'm so glad you, too, love the sound of the bells :-) Brooke
Comment from mtngalofnc
Hi Brooke,
The art reminds me of the old country churches that stood in our area. Although I am not familiar with this style of poetry, I liked it and especially your lines...
of all life's possibilities
that float upon the morning breeze
and bob upon the burbling springs.
A church bell rings.
Nice rhyme and flows well. Thank you for sharing.
Becky
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2010
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Hi Brooke,
The art reminds me of the old country churches that stood in our area. Although I am not familiar with this style of poetry, I liked it and especially your lines...
of all life's possibilities
that float upon the morning breeze
and bob upon the burbling springs.
A church bell rings.
Nice rhyme and flows well. Thank you for sharing.
Becky
Comment Written 26-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2010
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Thank you, Becky - Sally only invented this form several months ago and it's been one of my favorite forms ever since :-) Brooke
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I remember reading some of Sally's poems and she does a beautiful job and so do you.
