I Contemplate
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Comment from JB Lynn
I like how we start out with the more physical realm of "possibilities" in the first stanza (musical instruments, running races, etc) and then more onto the more imaginative ("meeting" a cuckoo bird, traveling with hippos). To a child, there is no separation between "real" possibilities and "imagined" possibilities. Everything is fair game.
I do so enjoy the whimsical nature of all your work.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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I like how we start out with the more physical realm of "possibilities" in the first stanza (musical instruments, running races, etc) and then more onto the more imaginative ("meeting" a cuckoo bird, traveling with hippos). To a child, there is no separation between "real" possibilities and "imagined" possibilities. Everything is fair game.
I do so enjoy the whimsical nature of all your work.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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JB, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
It is a wonderful privilege to watch a little one as he contemplates new things, for everything is new to him. I love the simply expressive line: "for I am new and life for me / has just begun." Love, Jeanie
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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It is a wonderful privilege to watch a little one as he contemplates new things, for everything is new to him. I love the simply expressive line: "for I am new and life for me / has just begun." Love, Jeanie
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Jeanie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from padumachitta
Hello. Yep, out of the mouths of babes eh. Sometimes I go to the play gound to watch the kids being in the moment. There is such freedom in a slide or the oompah.
may the day treat your with kindness
padumachitta
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello. Yep, out of the mouths of babes eh. Sometimes I go to the play gound to watch the kids being in the moment. There is such freedom in a slide or the oompah.
may the day treat your with kindness
padumachitta
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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padumachitta, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
I'm told there's some? For me it's there ARE some if we are talking of a number of cuckoos. However, if it's custard, for example, there's some left in the bowl. Lovely poem, modified by a sensitive, creative poet. Peter
P.S. Had no sixes anyway.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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I'm told there's some? For me it's there ARE some if we are talking of a number of cuckoos. However, if it's custard, for example, there's some left in the bowl. Lovely poem, modified by a sensitive, creative poet. Peter
P.S. Had no sixes anyway.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Peter. Yes, I know to be correct it is there are some, but in poetry I cut myself and others more slack with such things than I ever would in prose :-)
I appreciate your gracious wish for a sixth star :-) Brooke
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Colloquially, we can all be rather lax on this. Frankly, I was a little anxious about this.
Comment from joneau2
Ah, yes, what an endearing poem, and a tribute to your grandson, one that you truly adore. Yes, he has so much to experience. Yet, so do all of us, regardless of age. It's when you lose that verve, do we truly age.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Ah, yes, what an endearing poem, and a tribute to your grandson, one that you truly adore. Yes, he has so much to experience. Yet, so do all of us, regardless of age. It's when you lose that verve, do we truly age.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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joneau, thank you for your insightful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from InterestingRon
Hi Brooke,
A charming poem of possible futures for a lovely grandchild.
Although I would advise you steer clear of the hippo!
On my walk into work I used to pass a pond with a (I thought) friendly hippo. One day it rushed out the water and charged me - I escaped in a passing car. I was told they can get nasty when pregnant!
Ron x
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hi Brooke,
A charming poem of possible futures for a lovely grandchild.
Although I would advise you steer clear of the hippo!
On my walk into work I used to pass a pond with a (I thought) friendly hippo. One day it rushed out the water and charged me - I escaped in a passing car. I was told they can get nasty when pregnant!
Ron x
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Ron, thanks so much :-) Yes, I've heard about the hippos. :-) Brooke
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
Lovely poem Brooke, expressing how children indeed still have their whole life ahead of them. Very easy and pleasant to read.
Kind regards
Sarah
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Lovely poem Brooke, expressing how children indeed still have their whole life ahead of them. Very easy and pleasant to read.
Kind regards
Sarah
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Sarah, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from rod007
Delightful poem which impressively reflects the new exciting dawn of a child's journey in life and the challenges and hopefully lots of happiness along the way as we mature weary travelers know well. Great poem.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Delightful poem which impressively reflects the new exciting dawn of a child's journey in life and the challenges and hopefully lots of happiness along the way as we mature weary travelers know well. Great poem.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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rod, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from barleygirl
Delightful, playful, imaginative poem! Great job! Love that your examples of what's to come are unique & not overused, also appropriately fascinating examples from a child's point of view. Thanks for sharing your cheerful outlook & your lovely obsession with your grandson!
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Delightful, playful, imaginative poem! Great job! Love that your examples of what's to come are unique & not overused, also appropriately fascinating examples from a child's point of view. Thanks for sharing your cheerful outlook & your lovely obsession with your grandson!
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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barleygirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
You remind us how delightful it is to view life through a child's eyes. I think this is one of the reasons I enjoy traveling so much--the fresh perspective. I enjoyed your rhymes and repeats in this contemplation. Happy weekend- Joan
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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You remind us how delightful it is to view life through a child's eyes. I think this is one of the reasons I enjoy traveling so much--the fresh perspective. I enjoyed your rhymes and repeats in this contemplation. Happy weekend- Joan
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Joan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
