I've Seen Those Days
quatrains in abab rhyme165 total reviews
Comment from Spitfire
Yes, the good, bad, and the ugly. The past two weeks we've had one household disaster after another. If you know anything about astrology, the blame goes to retrograde Mercury. Five more days and the storm stops raging and warming will occur. Love the new picture of Sawyer. He looks like his father.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Yes, the good, bad, and the ugly. The past two weeks we've had one household disaster after another. If you know anything about astrology, the blame goes to retrograde Mercury. Five more days and the storm stops raging and warming will occur. Love the new picture of Sawyer. He looks like his father.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Spitfire, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from GracieAnn
Brooke, this poem has a wonderful cadence and measured rhyme. It is upbeat in that it recognizes the need for both the calm and the storm in our lives. Nice metaphor. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
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Brooke, this poem has a wonderful cadence and measured rhyme. It is upbeat in that it recognizes the need for both the calm and the storm in our lives. Nice metaphor. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
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Gracie Ann, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Shirley B
Dear Brooke, what a great message of hope. This is a lovely message to everyone to remember that even though it might be dark now the sun will be shining soon. Lovely poem, Shirley
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Dear Brooke, what a great message of hope. This is a lovely message to everyone to remember that even though it might be dark now the sun will be shining soon. Lovely poem, Shirley
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Shirley, thank you so much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Acquired Taste
I very much like the rhyming in this one and the words are wonderful.
Being able to look at life from both sides is a gift to a very few - being able to understand the view from both sides...is a larger gift.
Very, very nice. AT=/
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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I very much like the rhyming in this one and the words are wonderful.
Being able to look at life from both sides is a gift to a very few - being able to understand the view from both sides...is a larger gift.
Very, very nice. AT=/
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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AT, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from mauial
I see a deeper meaning to this then what is at the surface. To me it speaks of always looking on the brighter side of things even in the darkest moments.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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I see a deeper meaning to this then what is at the surface. To me it speaks of always looking on the brighter side of things even in the darkest moments.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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mauial, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for reminding us that it is often darkest before the dawn! I admired your rhymed, rhythmic quatrains and your use of the first person for immediacy plus alliteration for intensity. Hugs and happy Sunday- Joan
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Thank you for reminding us that it is often darkest before the dawn! I admired your rhymed, rhythmic quatrains and your use of the first person for immediacy plus alliteration for intensity. Hugs and happy Sunday- Joan
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Joan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from marijmd
I've seen those days the sea has raged
and drowned the shores in sorrow.
Truly love the opening lines! There is a nice quality of alliteration bound with powerful imagery.
Great and beautiful poem.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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I've seen those days the sea has raged
and drowned the shores in sorrow.
Truly love the opening lines! There is a nice quality of alliteration bound with powerful imagery.
Great and beautiful poem.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Maria, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jean Lutz
Laced with metaphors of life. This echoes a testimony I heard this morning from a young woman I attend church with. She had it all, lost it all but is making a strong comeback. She chose metaphors to describe her life -- a charred forest with black tree skeletons. But already a carpet of new growth is starting.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Laced with metaphors of life. This echoes a testimony I heard this morning from a young woman I attend church with. She had it all, lost it all but is making a strong comeback. She chose metaphors to describe her life -- a charred forest with black tree skeletons. But already a carpet of new growth is starting.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Jean, thank you so much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I love this poem as a metaphor to life and it challenges. I especially like the second stanza...
I've felt the pounding on the shore
as sands were disappearing
and heard the sounding of the roar
as if the end were nearing. ....
Which symbolizes fear and hopelessness with no comfort in sight.
But things always change eventually and we see more happy days. Well done Brooke. Nancy
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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I love this poem as a metaphor to life and it challenges. I especially like the second stanza...
I've felt the pounding on the shore
as sands were disappearing
and heard the sounding of the roar
as if the end were nearing. ....
Which symbolizes fear and hopelessness with no comfort in sight.
But things always change eventually and we see more happy days. Well done Brooke. Nancy
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Nancy, thank you so much for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Caressa_08
This poem packs a lot of meaning with choice words of truth & circumstances in the first four stanzas...With life, being that of the sea and its many effects that it can render...The last stanza, provides the reader with a sense of hope during stormy days, that it will get better...Best wishes with this entry, I've Seen Those Days.
Caressa
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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This poem packs a lot of meaning with choice words of truth & circumstances in the first four stanzas...With life, being that of the sea and its many effects that it can render...The last stanza, provides the reader with a sense of hope during stormy days, that it will get better...Best wishes with this entry, I've Seen Those Days.
Caressa
Comment Written 23-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014
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Caressa, thank you so very much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
