Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Smiles Brooke you are so right-

find the nearest smiling face,
for there lives life in all its grace.
there is happiness.
So smile

Gert

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Gert, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

reply by Gert sherwood on 17-Feb-2014

you are welcome

Gert

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

Your cadence in this is perfect. I enjoyed the positive message in this excellent poetic verve as well. This was just a great piece of poetic artistry to have read and responded to... John

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

John, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from AprilShower

Excellent

This is another cute Rispetto poem with Sawyer having red frosting on his face. Looks like an he has an awfully big cupcake for a little fellow. Bet he made sure he ate the frosting first. Maybe he ate part of the cake.

Good poem, Brooke. I have no suggestions.

April

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, April :-) Brooke

Comment from Sarah Butterfly

Excellent

Beautiful message. A kind and uplifting smile is worth a thousand gifts indeed. Very nice poem with a lovely picture of Sawyer joined.

Kind regards

Sarah

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Sarah, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

The best in life lives closer by
than lofty heights where eagles fly.
Just find the nearest smiling face,
for there lives life in all its grace.

A lovely poem, Brooke, and the words so true...
and what a picture!!


Margaret

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

thank you so very much, Margaret :-) Brooke

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

A mystery many never solve. The presence of God in a child's smile or giggle. The tenderness of our Father shown before you. Well done Sawyer, great photo. Blessings to you Grandmother.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Ben, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from rod007

Excellent

I love the picture, and it adds great warmth and humor to your poem. The moral truth in this piece is overwhelming and the lines below is indeed a happy thought:
"Just find the nearest smiling face,
for there lives life in all its grace."

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

rod, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow

Excellent

I love how children bury their faces nose first into frosting, it always brings a smile. Very nice job with this Rispetto. Nice flow, great rhyme.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2014

Jo Lynn, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Brooke, this has such great wisdom threading through it. I loved it, pure and simple. Skilled write as always.
Thanks for sharing it. Cutie Pie looks like he is having a blast - icing - sugar rush - look out.
Maureen

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Maureen, thank you so much :-) He just has a blast a few dozen times a day. LOL :-) Brooke

Comment from Merriweather

Exceptional

Gracefully crafted in abab rhyme, your message is always so inspiring and
heartwarming, Brooke. I love the way you have set the poem up in describing in a first of all the magnificent gifts that nature offers us, and then, as if using a zoom lens, you focus in on the familiar in our own backyards and homes that is endearing to us, the smiling faces of those we love, that greet us each day. I am glad I posted as a fan, and am notified of your writing so I can meet today with a smile. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Merriweather, thank ybou so very much :-) I appreciate your most thoughtful comments and generous rating :-) Brooke