Comment from J. P. Egry

Exceptional

Just love this one---the message, the rhyme, the format. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could be more zen-like as cats seem to be. Although I have caught my two brooding or pouting on occasion. but usually when they are quiet, they seem to be deep in contemplation meditating on the wonders of the universe. What a lovely poem to read just before I go to sleep.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

JP, thank you so much :-) I know what you mean about reading right before bed - there are times I read horror stuff on here and then have to go in search of something pleasant before turning in :-) I very much appreciate your generous sixth star :-) Brooke

Comment from Tonulak

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
Your cheery optimism is always welcome. I like to say about myself: "I think too much, therefore I am too much":) (with apologies to Rene Descarte). Great job--Ted

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

Ted, thank you so much for the laugh and the review :-) Brooke

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Great advice, thinking too much can drive us crazy, but if we look at it all as a walk in the park, everything seems so much easier. I like the lighthearted tone of this poem.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Thank you, Jaded, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from fairydancer

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
How very true! Wish it was easy to just not do it though! LOL
Great message (as always!)
Love the rhyming of brooding and excluding.
Love the pic. Cats have such great expressions, don't they?
Take care - Cally :)

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Cally, how good to hear from you :-) Thanks so much. Brooke

Comment from The Death

Excellent

A very nice whitney.

I like the pic of pixie very much(just made me smile).

Excellent rhyming here to impart fluidity to your words.

One has no control over thoughts. Your word choices are fine and suit the theme

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, Anupam :-) Brooke

Comment from Gladness

Excellent

Ponderous thoughts, yes, it does look like the kitty is in deep thought. "Better when they are wondrous"
I agree. Wish I had more of those wondrous kind. Me and kitty will have to work on it. :~) Anita

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Anita, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from shortwerks

Exceptional

Honestly - how do you do it? I'd never heard of this form and when I read its definition, I thought "how clunky".

Not in your hands, though. This flows without a hiccup and conveys a clear message, too.

You are wondrous.

Thanks for writing and sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Shortwerks, thank you so much for your gracious comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

Loved the picture of Pixie

I guess it may be thinking about

So many things within its own mind.

I guess food could be one of them.

honey tree

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Thank you so much, Annie :-) Brooke

reply by honeytree on 21-Jan-2014

I loved what you wrote Brooke

Annie

Comment from Opal H.

Excellent

Thoughts are the things that keep us existing as humans. They are the ultimate private, personal mode of communication with oneself. Thoughts are powerful. Everything starts as a thought.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Opal, I appreciate your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Poetofheart2013

Excellent

A very good poem about thoughts good subject and worded
prefect. I like picture of the cat it fits the poem
really good.
Good Job

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Poetofheart, thank you so much :-) Brooke