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Comment from Devon Phipps
I love that you use photos of your grandchildren in your poetry. It really creates a strong personally connection, because it's easy to relate to.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2013
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I love that you use photos of your grandchildren in your poetry. It really creates a strong personally connection, because it's easy to relate to.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2013
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Thank you so much, Devon :-) Brooke
Comment from bhogg
Brooke - I haven't been spending much time on the site, so very much miss my Adewpearl fixes! A wonderful and friendly poem wth a cute, but poignant universal message. Well done! Bill
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Brooke - I haven't been spending much time on the site, so very much miss my Adewpearl fixes! A wonderful and friendly poem wth a cute, but poignant universal message. Well done! Bill
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Thank you so much, Bill - it is always good to see you :-) Brooke
Comment from James Sarzotti
Cute, cute pic. Title a pun.
I'm told there are advantages
to spending time alone,
and who am I to argue with
what scientists have shown? << Quite humorous juxtaposed with Sawyer looking so happy with and by himself.
But if a pollster calls to ask
what I would recommend,
I'd tell him to get off the phone
and find himself a friend. << This is clever and very funny.
Thanks for a charm-filled moment. Cheers, JS
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Cute, cute pic. Title a pun.
I'm told there are advantages
to spending time alone,
and who am I to argue with
what scientists have shown? << Quite humorous juxtaposed with Sawyer looking so happy with and by himself.
But if a pollster calls to ask
what I would recommend,
I'd tell him to get off the phone
and find himself a friend. << This is clever and very funny.
Thanks for a charm-filled moment. Cheers, JS
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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No, no, he is not alone in the picture - he is holding hands with his friend :-) Do you not see Baby?? LOL Thanks so much, James :-) Brooke
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Oh, yes. Stupid dad! Thanks for that clarification :)
Comment from dragonpoet
He looks so rapt in the video. It is true that kids are in front of the TV, computer, or video game console way too much.
They all need to get out and be social.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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He looks so rapt in the video. It is true that kids are in front of the TV, computer, or video game console way too much.
They all need to get out and be social.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Thank you, dragonpoet - thankfully, he is restricted to watching select videos about a half hour a day. :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. That is good.
Joan
Comment from ruminative scribbler
Hee hee, that's lovely Brooke! :D
Great humor in your poem, which is almost like a small essay; evaluating two sides of an argument :D
Gorgeous picture again of the most photeogenic grandson I know!
Thanks for sharing,
donna :)
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Hee hee, that's lovely Brooke! :D
Great humor in your poem, which is almost like a small essay; evaluating two sides of an argument :D
Gorgeous picture again of the most photeogenic grandson I know!
Thanks for sharing,
donna :)
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Donna, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from steevie
Contentment is such an important factor of life for a child to learn. Sometimes we have to be our own best company. Solitude has merit and is healthy when balanced out within a happy family life.
You showed this very well, Brooke
a fine write indeed.
smiles
steve
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Contentment is such an important factor of life for a child to learn. Sometimes we have to be our own best company. Solitude has merit and is healthy when balanced out within a happy family life.
You showed this very well, Brooke
a fine write indeed.
smiles
steve
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Steve, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from the blue pixel
Me thinks your young philosopher is far too kind Brooke. I have been known to tell those who find themselves uninvited on the other end of my phone (for whatever reason), a lot worse than just "to find himself a friend". I shall leave that up to your imagination. I am enjoying the way you are allowing your grandchildren to espouse notions that are skillfully conveyed with your own pen/keyboard. It seems to me to be almost an "out of the mouth of babes" way of giving your readers many and varied points of view. xx Carol
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Me thinks your young philosopher is far too kind Brooke. I have been known to tell those who find themselves uninvited on the other end of my phone (for whatever reason), a lot worse than just "to find himself a friend". I shall leave that up to your imagination. I am enjoying the way you are allowing your grandchildren to espouse notions that are skillfully conveyed with your own pen/keyboard. It seems to me to be almost an "out of the mouth of babes" way of giving your readers many and varied points of view. xx Carol
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much, Carol - glad you could identify with this one :-) Brooke
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hello there Brooke
I agree that not all poems are spurred by the artwork. I enjoyed the frankness of your poem and feel strongly about unsolicited phone calls. Have a superb week
Bear
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Hello there Brooke
I agree that not all poems are spurred by the artwork. I enjoyed the frankness of your poem and feel strongly about unsolicited phone calls. Have a superb week
Bear
Comment Written 29-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013
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Bear, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
PERFECT 8-6-8-6. The words read easily and the trend of thought was continuous. Great light hearted poem. Rhymed as well which is hard to do with these types of poems
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2013
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PERFECT 8-6-8-6. The words read easily and the trend of thought was continuous. Great light hearted poem. Rhymed as well which is hard to do with these types of poems
Comment Written 28-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2013
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Thank you, emrpoems, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Brooke,
I have just got off the phone after a very brief conversation with a gentleman with a New Delhi accent. I wish I had had this in front of me to quote verbatim.
Reg
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2013
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Dear Brooke,
I have just got off the phone after a very brief conversation with a gentleman with a New Delhi accent. I wish I had had this in front of me to quote verbatim.
Reg
Comment Written 28-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2013
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Thank you so much, Reg - I swear they all come from New Delhi. Brooke :-)
