Comment from The Death

Excellent

Surely, there is no substitute for love.
Excellent rhyming in these quatrains.
The flow is fine as usual.

There seems to be an antidote
for all that makes me blue,
but nothing is a substitute
when I'm apart from you.

These lines are lovely. I enjoyed reading this

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Anupam, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Your poem pulled my heart strings, what a great poem. It flowed well, had impecable rhyme, and the picture perfect. The theme is universal not only for lovers.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Jaded, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from InterestingRon

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
A lovely playful poem with a charming ending line.
From your list, I'm not sure if it was my daughter or me who had the most fun!
Ron x

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Ron, thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Terrie DeGolier

Exceptional

I love how you can substitute one thing for another and find pleasure in it like the fires embers. How innocent childhood can be so pure and enjoyable. God Bless Terrie

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Terrie, thank you so very much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Excellent photo of your grandson again. You write about him and his wishes with bad weather, but where he is I thought the weather is always nice.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Ine, thank you so much, my friend :-) Yes, he is where the weather is nice, but my poems are only inspired by his photos - they are not meant to be biographies of his life. :-) Brooke

Comment from Robin Gilmor

Excellent

So simple yet such a beautiful message wrapped in rhyme and poetical expression. Enjoyable to read. As Sawyer grows he will certain;y see the world through the magical eyes of Grandma. Smile, Robin :)

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Robin, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Maltese Falcon

Excellent

I just love these poems you are writing about sawyer. the pictures are always a joy as are the words. well done keep writing and posting.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Maltese Falcon, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Akanksha Mahajan

Excellent

Very Inspirational and thoughtful poem. It tells that we may have substitutes for almost everything but not for the one whom we love the most.
Nice rhymes and no other picture would suit this poem.
Thanks for Sharing

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Akanksha, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Marillion

Excellent

What a great conceit, Brooke, and beautifully carried out. I love that each thing listed has a substitute except for your love. I really enjoyed this one, and it was wrought with an obviously heartfelt intent.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, Dave :-) Brooke

Comment from N.K. Wagner

Exceptional

Forgive me for crying, Brooke. This lovely poem touches me. I like the way the accepting personality takes alternate pleasure when disappointments arise, but acknowledges the one thing that has not substitute. Beautiful. :) nancy

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Thank you so very much, Nancy, for your graciousness and generosity :-) Brooke