Nothing is a Substitute
rhyming quatrains in 8/6/8/6163 total reviews
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Nothing is a Substitute' is a delightfully written piece. This talented poet's work proves that every cloud has a silver lining. It was a pleasure to review a poem of this standard.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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'Nothing is a Substitute' is a delightfully written piece. This talented poet's work proves that every cloud has a silver lining. It was a pleasure to review a poem of this standard.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Duchess, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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Brooke, you're very welcome :-)the Duchess
Comment from twinklepoems
Ahh! Are you and Sawyer missing each other?? I like how you found a good replacement for each thing that might be missing. (except the other person.)Good rhyme scheme with additional internal rhyme with away/gray/pray.
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Ahh! Are you and Sawyer missing each other?? I like how you found a good replacement for each thing that might be missing. (except the other person.)Good rhyme scheme with additional internal rhyme with away/gray/pray.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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On Friday his mom called me so we could talk, and then she had to call two more times because he asked for Grandma on the phone again :-) Thanks so much, Twinkle. Brooke
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What a blessing to have such a good relationship with him!
Comment from Sasha
You always know how to put a smile on my face. This is so many things, inspirational, delightful, uplifting, and just plain precious. I really enjoyed this one. Great photo of Sawyer playing in the sandbox.
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You always know how to put a smile on my face. This is so many things, inspirational, delightful, uplifting, and just plain precious. I really enjoyed this one. Great photo of Sawyer playing in the sandbox.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much, Valerie :-) Your reviews always mean a lot to me, and the sixth star is just a bonus. Brooke
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I really enjoyed it, so it got a 6!
Comment from Joy Graham
Really cute thoughts in this poem, Brooke. Excellent meter, syllables and rhymes. I spent many years living far away from my parents. Your message reminds me of how my parents missed out on so much when my children were growing up.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Really cute thoughts in this poem, Brooke. Excellent meter, syllables and rhymes. I spent many years living far away from my parents. Your message reminds me of how my parents missed out on so much when my children were growing up.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much, Joy :-) Brooke
Comment from LateBloomer
Updated--lost first review in cyberspace:
Hello adewpearl, Brooke, Your message is warm and heartfelt yet I could feel the wonder of it all within. Your poem is filled with great imagery, and so many of the things that I like myself:
When bubbles burst, I blow some more
to decorate the skies,
and if no hummingbirds come round,
I look for butterflies.
(I just realized the depth of ...
when bubbles burst, I blow some more:
But never do I feel sorry for myself - I just carry on.)
I also liked:
but nothing is a substitute
when I'm apart from you.
(There is no substitute for love.)
Another beautifully stated poem. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Updated--lost first review in cyberspace:
Hello adewpearl, Brooke, Your message is warm and heartfelt yet I could feel the wonder of it all within. Your poem is filled with great imagery, and so many of the things that I like myself:
When bubbles burst, I blow some more
to decorate the skies,
and if no hummingbirds come round,
I look for butterflies.
(I just realized the depth of ...
when bubbles burst, I blow some more:
But never do I feel sorry for myself - I just carry on.)
I also liked:
but nothing is a substitute
when I'm apart from you.
(There is no substitute for love.)
Another beautifully stated poem. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much for your insightful reading, LateBloomer :-) Brooke
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Brooke, I just updated my review. I wasn't finished with the review. The poem just disappeared into cyberspace.
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thanks for taking the time to add to this wonderfully thoughtful review :-)
Comment from Eliane Rabello
Brooke, when I think I've seen all from you, you surprise me coming up with something exceptional. This is so very beautiful. I particularly loved the third stanza. It carried a special meaning for me. Anyway, congrats! There goes another gem for your bestseller! :)
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Brooke, when I think I've seen all from you, you surprise me coming up with something exceptional. This is so very beautiful. I particularly loved the third stanza. It carried a special meaning for me. Anyway, congrats! There goes another gem for your bestseller! :)
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much, my encouraging and generous friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Spitfire
This would make a great romantic poem too. Great use of alliteration with "b". Again, your never failing optimism shines a light for all of us. The last stanza is a powerhouse.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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This would make a great romantic poem too. Great use of alliteration with "b". Again, your never failing optimism shines a light for all of us. The last stanza is a powerhouse.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Spitfire, thank you - yes, without the photos many of my poems can be read in other ways. I wish more people recognized that :-) Brooke
Comment from angelface2
Hi Brooke. I love this playful little poem. It is so cute. So is Sawyer, he is always so helpful. I love the line.. I pray for May's debut. I do!! I do!! this has been a dreadful month. LOL. Miss Sally
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Hi Brooke. I love this playful little poem. It is so cute. So is Sawyer, he is always so helpful. I love the line.. I pray for May's debut. I do!! I do!! this has been a dreadful month. LOL. Miss Sally
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Miss Sally, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very enchanting read. This has good good imagery and descriptive schem. Good job.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very enchanting read. This has good good imagery and descriptive schem. Good job.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Charlie
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
but nothing is a substitute
when I'm apart from you.
WOW! Bingo! Another winner. You turn 'em out like the pro you are, finding just the right message in each adorable photo. Sawyer's inspiration has given you a collection that any kids' book publisher would LOVE to have! I hope you're working on submitting some of these.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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but nothing is a substitute
when I'm apart from you.
WOW! Bingo! Another winner. You turn 'em out like the pro you are, finding just the right message in each adorable photo. Sawyer's inspiration has given you a collection that any kids' book publisher would LOVE to have! I hope you're working on submitting some of these.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Thank you for your encouragement, Phyllis :-) Brooke
