Bumbershoots and Slickers
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Comment from rouskin
I love it all but especially this part:Now that would make one whopping tale for me to tell as I grow old --when bumbershoots and slickers failed,I sailed the seas so brave and bold
You brought back my childhood memories and I could not forgive myself if I did not give this poem a 6***********
Blessings, Rouskin
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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I love it all but especially this part:Now that would make one whopping tale for me to tell as I grow old --when bumbershoots and slickers failed,I sailed the seas so brave and bold
You brought back my childhood memories and I could not forgive myself if I did not give this poem a 6***********
Blessings, Rouskin
Comment Written 03-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Rouskin, thank you so very much for your gracious and generous response to this poem. I am honored :-) Brooke
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Brooke,
not too many things get me feeling melancholic about never having and children... but you never fail to have me regretting never to be able to read such wonderful fun poems to my own children... that would have been special.
This is not a downer review, more like just another way to tell you how much brightness and fun you supply with your children's poems.
Sawyer's mind is definitely going to be filled with wonderment for a long time.
Truly love your colourful language.
With our thoughts we create,
the imagination to create,
James xx
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Hi Brooke,
not too many things get me feeling melancholic about never having and children... but you never fail to have me regretting never to be able to read such wonderful fun poems to my own children... that would have been special.
This is not a downer review, more like just another way to tell you how much brightness and fun you supply with your children's poems.
Sawyer's mind is definitely going to be filled with wonderment for a long time.
Truly love your colourful language.
With our thoughts we create,
the imagination to create,
James xx
Comment Written 03-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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James, thank you so much. I truly appreciate your sharing that with me. Brooke
Comment from Sanku
I just don't know what to write . I read this three times and i was overcome with a whimsical wish to be young again. I come from a state famous for rains and as children we loved to play in the rain. making paper boats and sailing them in the puddles,imagining that we were going to catch moby Dick!The first line just drew me in and its repetition is very apt to the theme."anything is possible when bumbershoots and slickers fail'is the best possible way to end this very endearing poem .I salute a mind that is capable of being in a child and reliving those happy ,innocent experiences. I remember your previous poem in which you said Sawyers coming drew away all blues .Children are capable of finding pleasure out of ordinary things.Thank you very much for posting this beautiful poem.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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I just don't know what to write . I read this three times and i was overcome with a whimsical wish to be young again. I come from a state famous for rains and as children we loved to play in the rain. making paper boats and sailing them in the puddles,imagining that we were going to catch moby Dick!The first line just drew me in and its repetition is very apt to the theme."anything is possible when bumbershoots and slickers fail'is the best possible way to end this very endearing poem .I salute a mind that is capable of being in a child and reliving those happy ,innocent experiences. I remember your previous poem in which you said Sawyers coming drew away all blues .Children are capable of finding pleasure out of ordinary things.Thank you very much for posting this beautiful poem.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Thank you so very much, Sanku. I am honored by your comments and your generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from janalma
This is cute and created a picture of a cross between Mary Poppins and The Owl And The Pussycat in my mind. Caused, I suppose, by the image of sailing around in a puddle to places he'd never been. Funny, nonsensical poem (I hope) that kids would like. I hope Sawyer has as much of an imagination as his granny, when he gets older. Lol.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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This is cute and created a picture of a cross between Mary Poppins and The Owl And The Pussycat in my mind. Caused, I suppose, by the image of sailing around in a puddle to places he'd never been. Funny, nonsensical poem (I hope) that kids would like. I hope Sawyer has as much of an imagination as his granny, when he gets older. Lol.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Janalma, thank you so much :-) Sawyer is already very imaginative. For instance, he calls fans, which he loves, "wind." And he once identified the section of a blueberry where you can see the imprint of the stem and leaves as a star :-) Brooke
Comment from His Grayness
Dear Brooke: another lovely page in the Poems for Sawyer book and this one is exceptionally cute! The photo is a real winner and will bring back fun memories and some really unusual terminology for funny rainwear. Wish I had a six for this one! Vance
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Dear Brooke: another lovely page in the Poems for Sawyer book and this one is exceptionally cute! The photo is a real winner and will bring back fun memories and some really unusual terminology for funny rainwear. Wish I had a six for this one! Vance
Comment Written 03-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Vance, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from EllenV
What a delightful piece of poetry, Brooke! So whimsical and fanciful. I felt like I was right there splashing around in the puddles. Love the word bumbler shoot!
These poems will be treasured by your posterity for generations.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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What a delightful piece of poetry, Brooke! So whimsical and fanciful. I felt like I was right there splashing around in the puddles. Love the word bumbler shoot!
These poems will be treasured by your posterity for generations.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Ellen, how great to hear from you :-) Thank you so very much for your generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Brooke:
Maybe I can get a shot of Alexis tomorrow in the midst
of what is supposed to be crazy weather here - rain/sleet/
snow up to 3" on top of the black ice - schools have
already been canceled for the day.
As always, I love any poem you write about that precious
grandson of yours.
thanks for sharing
love,
jan
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Brooke:
Maybe I can get a shot of Alexis tomorrow in the midst
of what is supposed to be crazy weather here - rain/sleet/
snow up to 3" on top of the black ice - schools have
already been canceled for the day.
As always, I love any poem you write about that precious
grandson of yours.
thanks for sharing
love,
jan
Comment Written 02-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Jan, thanks so very much. Does Lexi enjoy the snow? We are getting the storm too, our 15th for the winter. :-) Brooke
Comment from Leineco
I just love this opening stanza! It just so perfectly represents
a child's outlook on rain puddles and splashing about!
and the second stanza expands on it so frivolously
as seas replace the solid ground,
who knows? I may just spy a whale.
What a fun, fun poem :-)
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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I just love this opening stanza! It just so perfectly represents
a child's outlook on rain puddles and splashing about!
and the second stanza expands on it so frivolously
as seas replace the solid ground,
who knows? I may just spy a whale.
What a fun, fun poem :-)
Comment Written 02-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Leineco, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from bhogg
Your record is 100%. Read an Adewpearl post and be granted the gift of a big smile. I read this and then read aloud. You are so gifted! Don't think I've ever seen bumbershoot used in a poem. Always warm regards, Bill
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Your record is 100%. Read an Adewpearl post and be granted the gift of a big smile. I read this and then read aloud. You are so gifted! Don't think I've ever seen bumbershoot used in a poem. Always warm regards, Bill
Comment Written 02-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from mountainwriter49
Good Evening, Brooke
I did enjoy this fun poem about Mr. Sawyer and the freshly arrived rains in California. The repeating line is perfect and does not seem forced, or unnatural, from one stanza to the next. you also taught me a new word--bumbershoot. A fun read this all-too-warm evening, my friend.
Ray
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
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Good Evening, Brooke
I did enjoy this fun poem about Mr. Sawyer and the freshly arrived rains in California. The repeating line is perfect and does not seem forced, or unnatural, from one stanza to the next. you also taught me a new word--bumbershoot. A fun read this all-too-warm evening, my friend.
Ray
Comment Written 02-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014
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Thanks so much, my generous friend. The first time his parents took him out in the rain, their first in 8 months, he ran to the door to get back inside while shouting, "All done. All done. Wet!" LOL Brooke :-)
