My Big Green Friend
quatrains in rhyming couplets182 total reviews
Comment from Sarah Rudolph
That is a super duper poem! Such imagination and rhyme! Sounds like a pretend baby dragon =) I like the chewing gum part. It adds a nice interesting twist to the poem!
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That is a super duper poem! Such imagination and rhyme! Sounds like a pretend baby dragon =) I like the chewing gum part. It adds a nice interesting twist to the poem!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Sarah, thank you so much for your encouraging comments and most generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from visionary1234
oh it IS one of his best expressions ever! I'm always so delighted to share in Sawyer's growing up with you Brooke! What a privilege!
:)Sharyn
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oh it IS one of his best expressions ever! I'm always so delighted to share in Sawyer's growing up with you Brooke! What a privilege!
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Sharyn, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh, this is lovely... such a delightful tile of the friendly monster with the purple feet and jagged teeth blowing bubbles and getting a fright. I must be a big kid at heart, because I enjoyed it a lot. Giddy
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Oh, this is lovely... such a delightful tile of the friendly monster with the purple feet and jagged teeth blowing bubbles and getting a fright. I must be a big kid at heart, because I enjoyed it a lot. Giddy
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Giddy, that makes two of us who are overgrown kids LOL Thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from pipersfancy
I don't know how I didn't get around to this one sooner... delightful! A whimsical little jaunt into the land of childhood's imagination where flowers and birds sing songs in harmony, and dinosaurs blow bubbles and make new friends! What fun! Lovely and well written with so very good rhyming!
PF
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I don't know how I didn't get around to this one sooner... delightful! A whimsical little jaunt into the land of childhood's imagination where flowers and birds sing songs in harmony, and dinosaurs blow bubbles and make new friends! What fun! Lovely and well written with so very good rhyming!
PF
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
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pipersfancy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
I could hardly wait to see what this was about when I saw the picture. Love the way you took all the scare out of the big green friend so that he's just an old dear blowing bubbles. Love, Jeanie
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I could hardly wait to see what this was about when I saw the picture. Love the way you took all the scare out of the big green friend so that he's just an old dear blowing bubbles. Love, Jeanie
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much, Jeanie :-) Brooke
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Brooke
My goodness, what a look! With such expressions as that, I can hardly wait until he starts writing poetry!
Now is this purple-footed monster with green scales... Barney? The loveable dragon?
This is a perfect poem for kids.
"but just as things were looking glum,
I saw the creature chewing gum!" ... not a scary monster at all. This reminds me of one of my poems, "There's A Monster In My Closet", back in my portfolio somewhere.
Your monster is actually afraid of the bubbles popping.
"Then when he made a bubble pop,
I saw him take a backward hop.
His lips that once had formed a grin
now looked like they might soon begin
to quiver in a startled cry.
He'd scared himself, this big green guy." ...you've successfully turned the tables. Kids visualize a monster who is crying. So they gain some much-needed courage.
"Don't be afraid," I shouted out.
"There is no need to run or pout.
It's just a bubble, nothing more --
just blow another three or four."
And that is how we came to be,
the best of friends you'll ever see. ...this story teaches kids to look below the surface. Just because someone is different doesn't mean they are a monster. They might be your very best friend!
Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing...wish I had a six for you.
your fan,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Hi Brooke
My goodness, what a look! With such expressions as that, I can hardly wait until he starts writing poetry!
Now is this purple-footed monster with green scales... Barney? The loveable dragon?
This is a perfect poem for kids.
"but just as things were looking glum,
I saw the creature chewing gum!" ... not a scary monster at all. This reminds me of one of my poems, "There's A Monster In My Closet", back in my portfolio somewhere.
Your monster is actually afraid of the bubbles popping.
"Then when he made a bubble pop,
I saw him take a backward hop.
His lips that once had formed a grin
now looked like they might soon begin
to quiver in a startled cry.
He'd scared himself, this big green guy." ...you've successfully turned the tables. Kids visualize a monster who is crying. So they gain some much-needed courage.
"Don't be afraid," I shouted out.
"There is no need to run or pout.
It's just a bubble, nothing more --
just blow another three or four."
And that is how we came to be,
the best of friends you'll ever see. ...this story teaches kids to look below the surface. Just because someone is different doesn't mean they are a monster. They might be your very best friend!
Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing...wish I had a six for you.
your fan,
Kimbob
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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I am so glad you enjoyed this, Kimbob - thank you so very much, my thoughtful friend :-) Brooke
Comment from MAMONIA
What an expression on Sawyer's face!! OMG! I
laughed 'til it hurt.
How cute is this adorable poem? Another fantastic
job by the grandma penner. I think we have to get
you a pen name for your children's book.
What a fabulous write!
Loved it.
Marie
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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What an expression on Sawyer's face!! OMG! I
laughed 'til it hurt.
How cute is this adorable poem? Another fantastic
job by the grandma penner. I think we have to get
you a pen name for your children's book.
What a fabulous write!
Loved it.
Marie
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you, Marie, for your thoughtfulness :-) Doesn't he have the most wonderfully expressive face? :-) Brooke
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For sure!!!
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For sure!!!
Comment from Nichola
Wonderful poem! Perfect for a child who has fears of the dark or monsters!! This poem really made me smile. I think it appeals to adults as well as children. Well done!
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Wonderful poem! Perfect for a child who has fears of the dark or monsters!! This poem really made me smile. I think it appeals to adults as well as children. Well done!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Nichola, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Darla9
This is great! A fantastic tale for children :) Not everything that appears scary is actually that scary. Creatures that we are scared of, might actually be scared of us. I need to read it often. Maybe it will help my fear of spiders lol Great job :)
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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This is great! A fantastic tale for children :) Not everything that appears scary is actually that scary. Creatures that we are scared of, might actually be scared of us. I need to read it often. Maybe it will help my fear of spiders lol Great job :)
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Darla, thank you so much for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from bhogg
Thank you for bringing a huge smile my way! I'm amazed constantly of the frequency of your postings, but even more amazed at the quality. You are very gifted, my friend. Always warm regards, Bill
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Thank you for bringing a huge smile my way! I'm amazed constantly of the frequency of your postings, but even more amazed at the quality. You are very gifted, my friend. Always warm regards, Bill
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Bill, thank you so very much, my encouraging and generous friend :-) Brooke
