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A Madness of Merriment

a bit of whimsy

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Comment from strandregs
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Nice poem but eeven after reading 4 times still felt the rhythm baffling.
Been writing too many limericks I guess. Ha ha.Z.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Z, thank you for your thoughtful feedback :-) Brooke
Comment from Treischel
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This is so sweet it makes me smile at it's simplicity and sentiment. It brings the child-like innocence and pkay into focus in a very pleasing way. Nicelybdone!

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
    Treischel, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from rod007
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Excellent portrayal of how a child sees the world. Merriment is what it is, as the rest of us weary adults travel our roads, our eyes closed and blind to the miracles- magic that only a child can envision. Well done, Brooke.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
    Thank you, rod, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Awwww!!!! (yet again) (gosh, I am so articulate! LOL) This is just the sweetest little poem, my friend - '...your peek-a-boo eyes..." AWWWWWWW!!!! (sorry to be so late - I am SO far behind! It's hopeless now, I'm afraid...:(...sigh- LOL )

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    Thank you so much, Dawn - I totally understand being behind. :-) Brooke
reply by Dawn Munro on 01-Mar-2014
    My pleasure - always!
reply by Dawn Munro on 01-Mar-2014
    My pleasure - always! Thank you.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Children are so cute when they play peek-a-boo. I love to play it with little ones while standing in line or sitting in a doctor's office waiting. Often their parents never know. LOL. Loved your poem.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    Barbara, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from jluzzle
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Sometimes I wonder want kids are thinking about when they discover something new, or realize what their fingers are for. Cool little poem here, great art work to boot. Thanks for sharing.

nice write...

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    jluzzle, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from marijmd
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Ah I know just the feeling - that crazy surge of joy you have when a high pitch squeal of laughter surges followed by the mischievous glint in their eyes. your poem captures it well.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    Thank you, maria, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from judiverse
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This is great and it certainly brought a chuckle on a gray-looking day. Enjoyable rhyme and fun alliteration with madness of merriment and pointing peek-a-boo. You capture the delight of seeing things through a child's eyes. Even a simple thing like playing peek-a-boo can bring such enjoyment. Very refreshing. judi

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    It is bright and sunny here. That is because the weather gods are taunting us since we all know tomorrow night we'll be having a major winter storm. LOL Thanks so much, Judi. Brooke :-)
reply by judiverse on 01-Mar-2014
    You're so welcome. I'm planning to go to the grocery in case things do get bad tomorrow. Glad for the ray of sunshine your poems bring. judi
Comment from w.j.debi
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Very upbeat and fun verse. Your choice of colors enhances the cheerfulness.
Excellent alliteration in "madness of merriment" and "pointing your peek-a-boo"
Love the imagery of the peek-a-boo eyes coupled with Sawyer sneaking a peek

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    Debi, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Emeka13
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Hi Brooke,
This is another well-written one of yours. It's funny how Sawyer is growing on FanStory thanks for Grandma. Just wondering if 'ponder' would not have done the job of 'pondering'. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing. Emeka

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014
    Emeka, thank you so much :-) Brooke