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They Named Him Alexander

rhyming quatrains

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Comment from Lulube
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and a SOMO
This is so good. So true and the picture can tell the story to. I'm still chuckling. I love the last verse. You wait for it and still when you read it you laugh again.

lulube

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014
    Lulube, than you so much :-) Brooke
reply by Lulube on 06-Mar-2014
    welcome\

    lulube
Comment from emrpoems
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Solid abcb rhyming scheme in quatrains.
Smooth flow of words and thoughts from one line to the other.
Some alliteration--thought he'd think, what he was,
No threats with a two year old. Coaxing might work better

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Thanks so much, emrpoems :-) Oh, believe me, she's tried coaxing :-) Brooke
Comment from GWHARGIS
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When they are two, you learn very quickly to pick your battles. This was a fun and enjoyable tale about the little tyrant. The picture is hysterical to say the least. I liked the rhythm and the imagery, especially the flinging food at the cat. It's always the innocents that suffer. Great stuff.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    My daughter and I were talking about picking battles just today during our daily phone call :-) Thanks so much, Gretchen. Brooke
Comment from Kimberly216
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Love this! This is hilarious and I can totally recall my two year old and the battles that the parent could not win. For me it was not a food battle but mostly the sleep battle.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Kimberly, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Cedar
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Your rhyming quatrains (my favorite) were fun to read and I always enjoy the stories you tell in perfect rhyme. Boy, the change in picture size really made a "big" difference. Take care. Bill

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Thanks so much, Bill - yes, there are many photos of Sawyer that will show way more detail in this larger format. Brooke
Comment from MariTi
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Haha, that was a light and fun poem that I can definitely relate to because I've tried my hand at being stern with a 2 year old on many occasions :p. I really like the flow of this poem, sounds like it could definitely be an old nursery rhyme that has been quoted for years. Nice job!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    MariTi, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Rondeno
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You brought a big smile to my face with this one, Brooke! It lilts along beautifully, and the finale is very amusing (and that photo - now THAT's a pout!)

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    He is a master pouter :-) Thanks so much, Michael :-) Brooke
Comment from Dirus
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Hi there,

Nice work. Cute picture.. I liked the first paragraph. Good choice of words with meaning to them. Thank you for the nice read and keep up the good work. :)

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Dirus, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Alanna Renee
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You do such a great job writing poems that match your photos. I can see the "moniker of kings" in his eyes and whole facial expression. I like how the poem leads you to expect one outcome, and then has the humorous twist at the end with the child winning out. --Alanna

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Alanna, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from N.M Bernia
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This was truly funny and definitely follows little children's queer actions.The picture you use fits perfectly with your work and I like your moral. Very good work.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
    Thank you so much, N.M :-) Brooke