When Jack in the Pulpit Prays
quatrains in mixed iambs and anapests - see notes72 total reviews
Comment from another jim
Still fooling around with those Anapests, I see... ;-D
We have lots of J-in-the-Ps growing in the woodsy fields in our neighborhood. And yeah, they are pretty cool- looking specimens!
Nice verse, and I love the wisdom it contains. Who'd have thought a simple flower could deliver such a profound message? (We are both SUCH children of the '60s, aren't we, Brooke? LOL!)
Another winner! Thanks for sharing...Jim.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2010
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Still fooling around with those Anapests, I see... ;-D
We have lots of J-in-the-Ps growing in the woodsy fields in our neighborhood. And yeah, they are pretty cool- looking specimens!
Nice verse, and I love the wisdom it contains. Who'd have thought a simple flower could deliver such a profound message? (We are both SUCH children of the '60s, aren't we, Brooke? LOL!)
Another winner! Thanks for sharing...Jim.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Jim. Yes, 60's kids we are, which, to me, is one groovy thing :-) Smiling big smiles at you as I weave some garlands of flowers to put in your hair :-) Brooke
Comment from jdrhye
Nice metaphoric imagery and meaning. If only peace were that attainable, the flow and rhythm are nice as well, enjoyed. jd
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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Nice metaphoric imagery and meaning. If only peace were that attainable, the flow and rhythm are nice as well, enjoyed. jd
Comment Written 20-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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I'm so glad you liked this, jd - yes, wouldn't it be lovely if peace were easy to attain. Brooke :-)
Comment from Annmuma
I'm late getting to this wonderful piece. I love the Jack-in-a-pulpits, but haven't seen one in many years. They grew profusely in our Louisiana woods. God does speak to us through the beautiful things in this world. We must listen. ann
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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I'm late getting to this wonderful piece. I love the Jack-in-a-pulpits, but haven't seen one in many years. They grew profusely in our Louisiana woods. God does speak to us through the beautiful things in this world. We must listen. ann
Comment Written 20-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Ann, for this lovely review - I so appreciate your generosity. I'm thrilled this brings back good memories for you :-) Brooke
Comment from EllieKaye
Hi Brooke,
Well, the picture didn't load for me, so I wasn't sure what a Jack in the Pulpit is. :) I'm glad for your author notes.
Nature can bring us a sesne of communion, and you have portrayed this in your lovely poem.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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Hi Brooke,
Well, the picture didn't load for me, so I wasn't sure what a Jack in the Pulpit is. :) I'm glad for your author notes.
Nature can bring us a sesne of communion, and you have portrayed this in your lovely poem.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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The picture is not a real jack in the pulpit anyway - just google the name and you can see them - they are gorgeous wildflowers that grow in the woods. Thanks, my friend :-) brooke
Comment from wholechild
Brooke, This poem really touched me. When I read this, I feel God calling me in the smallest yet most magnificent things in nature. That we would be given eyes to see and hearts to hear and appreciate all that is offered to us is such a gift. With this gift comes the responsibility to spread kindness and love.
So beautiful.
Shannon
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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Brooke, This poem really touched me. When I read this, I feel God calling me in the smallest yet most magnificent things in nature. That we would be given eyes to see and hearts to hear and appreciate all that is offered to us is such a gift. With this gift comes the responsibility to spread kindness and love.
So beautiful.
Shannon
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2010
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Thank you so much, Shannon. Your comments mean a great deal to me and your generous review is most appreciated :-) Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke,
Great cadence.
I smiled when I read you poem about the wild flower
( Jack in the Pulpit).
I can vision Jack ( as a preacher) preaching from his pulpit or a the wild flower which I have seen in the woods.
Gert
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Hello Brooke,
Great cadence.
I smiled when I read you poem about the wild flower
( Jack in the Pulpit).
I can vision Jack ( as a preacher) preaching from his pulpit or a the wild flower which I have seen in the woods.
Gert
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Thanks so much, Gert - I can well imagine your area is a great place for this gorgeous wildflower :-) Brooke
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You are welcome Brooke
Yes it is.
Smiles
Gert
Comment from Rick Koestler
for God in His wisdom has placed His trust
in those He gave life to be kind and just.
Another great poem, Brooke. This is the message the nominal Christian needs to hear. So much is up to us to let Jesus live through our lives, and then those destined to know God will recognize Him through us.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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for God in His wisdom has placed His trust
in those He gave life to be kind and just.
Another great poem, Brooke. This is the message the nominal Christian needs to hear. So much is up to us to let Jesus live through our lives, and then those destined to know God will recognize Him through us.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Thanks, Rick - so glad you enjoyed and got the message :-) Brooke
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
I like the positivity that this poem delivers it oozes from the work it reads very well I really enjoyed well done regards Fuller
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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I like the positivity that this poem delivers it oozes from the work it reads very well I really enjoyed well done regards Fuller
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Fuller - I try to be positive as often as possible :-) Brooke
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Brooke,
Flowers and God, two of your most beloved of poetic subjects, now combine in a poem rich with delightful metaphor and deep meaning. Lovely!
Regards
Reg
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Dear Brooke,
Flowers and God, two of your most beloved of poetic subjects, now combine in a poem rich with delightful metaphor and deep meaning. Lovely!
Regards
Reg
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Thank you, Reg - I'm so glad you like this one :-) Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
When Jackie Boy has lost his way
and turns to all his darkest fears
to bolster him through darker years,
we need to bow out heads and say,
"Dear Jackie Boy, your soul is lost,
your dreams are dust's cohesion.
Your inner self lacks hope and vision,
hate's on you embossed.
"You are the world's pariah's son,
the only end for those who kill,
the murder in the happy mill;
You really are the one."
Against this wave of unity
his wicked ways will falter,
his wild horse we'll halter,
evil boy. Then we'll be free.
Mike
lol, I have no idea what that's all about. I very much enjoyed your poem, Brooke :-)
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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When Jackie Boy has lost his way
and turns to all his darkest fears
to bolster him through darker years,
we need to bow out heads and say,
"Dear Jackie Boy, your soul is lost,
your dreams are dust's cohesion.
Your inner self lacks hope and vision,
hate's on you embossed.
"You are the world's pariah's son,
the only end for those who kill,
the murder in the happy mill;
You really are the one."
Against this wave of unity
his wicked ways will falter,
his wild horse we'll halter,
evil boy. Then we'll be free.
Mike
lol, I have no idea what that's all about. I very much enjoyed your poem, Brooke :-)
Comment Written 19-Apr-2010
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2010
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Well, if you have no idea, far be it for me to try to figure it out LOL Thanks, Mike :-)
