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I Am

contemplative quatrains

90 total reviews 
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Exceptional
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Hi Brooke I just love this poem, you are so clever with words and rhyme. Have to catch up with my reviewing just staged a concert for World Dance Day. LOL Gaye

 Comment Written 04-May-2010

reply by the author on 04-May-2010
    Gaye, thanks so much - your generous review has gotten my day off to a perfect start :-) I bet your concert was lovely. Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
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Oh Brooke, this one is stunnning in its brilliance. I thought it was going be about Jesus saying, 'Before Abraham was, I AM,' but you surprised me. This is beautifully composed and I particularly like the way the first two stanzas set the reader up for understanding the point you make in the third. It deserves a six and more. Peter

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thank you so much, Peter - I am so pleased you found meaning in this, Brooke :-)
Comment from Mariea
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Beautiful piece Brooke, and so profound. Loved it.

Structure - well put together and developed
Rhyme - consistent throughout
Rhythm - nice easy flow.

Have a great day, hugs Mia

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thanks so much, Mia - so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from bard owl
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The realization of never reaching the top without the labor of the climb - a human fault that hopefully is rectified before life is over. This poem is lovely and using frail nature as examples of strength is inspired. Excellent read, Brooke. Blessings to you, Linda

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Linda, good morning and thank you :-) I always appreciate your thoughtful reviews. Brooke
Comment from spiceydog
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Elegant juxtaposition of instinct and logic. Instinct emboldening the shaky first steps of the fawn, and logic defeating the natural courage fueled by instinct. Definitely a thought to apply in our lives.

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thank you, spiceydog - so glad you found meaning in this :-) Brooke
Comment from honeytree
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I absolutely adore the art work here, and yes human beings need to climb the steps within their lives, towards heaven.

Our meeting with our loved ones and friends, would be special and we will be happy forever.

Great Writing

Honeytree.

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thanks, Annie - I love the art too :-) Brooke
Comment from Isaiah Ramesses
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Or never make the grade without the effort; never make it in the Realm if you don't endure until you get to the door.
I enjoyed your short poem of "making the climb".
Well done.

Isaiah Ramesses

 Comment Written 03-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Isaiah, thank you for your thoughtful response to the meaning of this poem. Brooke :-)
Comment from kintesiegel
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and what a climb...more like an ascent. you are really large in spirit and inspiration. i love the way the poem can stand on just these two examples . that must not be easy to do successfully.

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thank you so much, my friend, for such a thoughtful response to this poem. I try not to use too many examples in my poems because, frankly, most readers don't want to read someone go on and on, even if it's me. LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from JudithMarie
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Powerful food for thought in your poem. The rhymn has a nice flow. We hold ourselves back in so many ways. Like the animals in your poem, we just need to fly and take the next step. Well done. JudithMarie

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thank you, JudithMarie - it is lovely to hear from you : -) Brooke
Comment from fairydancer
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When I read the first line of this beautiful poem, I thought it was really clever and I instantly felt uplifted.
As I carried on reading I became aware of how the great rhyme, meter and flow enhanced your inspiring words.
The last verse is brilliant, often our past experiences make us apprehensive.
Thanks, Brooke - Take care, Cally :)

 Comment Written 02-May-2010

reply by the author on 03-May-2010
    Thanks so much, Cally - I really appreciate such thoughtful and encouraging comments :-) Brooke