Comment from N.K. Wagner

Excellent

Seems like there was no break at all between the children's artwork on the fridge and the grandchildren's masterpieces. Aren't the kids wonderfully creative before they learn the "rules"? Great work, Brooke. :) Nancy

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Nancy, thank you so much :-) And yes, you're right - before they learn the rules and before teachers discourage them by identifying only a couple of the kids in class as the gifted artists and pretty much telling all the other kids to try something else. Brooke

Comment from GWinterwin

Excellent

Another good poem Brooke, with words and a picture to say it all. Good word flow tells a very strong truth, Talent is unlimited when instinct is the teacher.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

GWinterwin, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from 3boysrule

Excellent

Another fantastic poem. This is one in which I truly enjoy, because I both love writing and visual arts. Looks like Sawyer likes it too. Wonderful job!
Dee

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Dee, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from AudreyRose

Excellent

You are absolutely right with the message you are putting across here. The picture compliments it well, the rhythm is even and smooth. As always from you another enjoyable read. Great job.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014

AudreyRose, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

You know, I really like this one, Brooke. It's like a pearl of wisdom; and I honestly think that most artists would agree one hundred percent with this statement. Worthy of 6, but sadly I'm out of them.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

CG, thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Starlit Ink

Excellent

There is an artist in every creature. I like the positive message that artists are born, not made. That is an inspiring fact that every kid should know. Kids don't hold back when they are coloring or painting. They just let their inner artist flow.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014

Starlit Ink, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Dave Russell

Excellent

My Mom still has a faded old picture on her refridgerator that my son Austin drew for her when he was 8. He is now in his fifth year in the Navy. Very nice little read.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Dave, thank you so much :-) I bet Austin smiles every time he sees it too :-) Brooke

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

Another of your spot on the button observations. Talent does indeed flow through the veins in all the artistic forms - but it needs nurture and encouragement to grow.

Patrick

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014

Thank you, Patrick, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi Brooke now there looks like a very creative little boy
I just wonder what kind of mess Mommie will have to clean up

So glad you get so inspired by the photos of your grandson
Fun to read.

Gert

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Gert, thank you so much :-) Mommy is pretty good at laying down cloths and using special toddler-friendly brushes, etc :-) Brooke

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Brooke - I loved the message in this one - life is all about living through our inner thoughts and actions....they open doors I never knew I had. Lovely post with a great nugget of wisdom. Cutie Pie looks like he is enjoying his painting time.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014

Maureen Napier, thank you so much :-) Brooke