There Is No Way To Calculate
rhyming tercets152 total reviews
Comment from djsaxon
HI Brooke. Reading one of your poems always represents a learning curve for me, as I am sure it does for many Fanstorians. A comfortable read, easy rhyme, and a great tribute to the little guy. Cheers - DJ
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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HI Brooke. Reading one of your poems always represents a learning curve for me, as I am sure it does for many Fanstorians. A comfortable read, easy rhyme, and a great tribute to the little guy. Cheers - DJ
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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DJ, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from JM daSilva
I thought about my nephew and the computer. He kept sitting there whenever he could when he was a baby, and it was hard to get him out of the spot. Thanks for teh memory.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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I thought about my nephew and the computer. He kept sitting there whenever he could when he was a baby, and it was hard to get him out of the spot. Thanks for teh memory.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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JM, thank you :-) That is great that your nephew gave you such pleasure :-) Brooke
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Thank you.
Comment from RYME4U
Very well done. Great message you put forth. I like the tercet
style and the clever rhymes you have used. The picture is adorable! Great job!
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Very well done. Great message you put forth. I like the tercet
style and the clever rhymes you have used. The picture is adorable! Great job!
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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RYME4U, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Donya Quijote
Taking a break from writing a student recommendation and thought I'd check my inbox. Look what I found.
Great pic of the wee one and it goes well with your poem, especially the math vocabulary: calculate, numbers, sum, articulate (that one is more language but then again math is about expression and it too must be done right to be well understood, right?) :)
Really like the gentle, sweet tone of the poem.
Tercets? Hmmm... did we cover that in class? I don't remember but I like the simplicity of the three lines per stanza, two that rhyme with each other and one that rhymes in with the last line of the following stanza. I count beats per line. Did I do it right? Anyway, the meter isn't over done nor overly pronounced. It lacks the bounce of some of the other metrics often used. I think it contributes as well to the softness of the tone.
All and all a good contender for the contest, methinks.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Taking a break from writing a student recommendation and thought I'd check my inbox. Look what I found.
Great pic of the wee one and it goes well with your poem, especially the math vocabulary: calculate, numbers, sum, articulate (that one is more language but then again math is about expression and it too must be done right to be well understood, right?) :)
Really like the gentle, sweet tone of the poem.
Tercets? Hmmm... did we cover that in class? I don't remember but I like the simplicity of the three lines per stanza, two that rhyme with each other and one that rhymes in with the last line of the following stanza. I count beats per line. Did I do it right? Anyway, the meter isn't over done nor overly pronounced. It lacks the bounce of some of the other metrics often used. I think it contributes as well to the softness of the tone.
All and all a good contender for the contest, methinks.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Thank you so very much, Donya :-) Brooke
Comment from DonandVicki
Excellently constructed tercets and the rhyming of the verse is so smooth. I like the picture of your Grandson at the computer desk. I'm sure he will learn early what it took us a lifetime. Don
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Excellently constructed tercets and the rhyming of the verse is so smooth. I like the picture of your Grandson at the computer desk. I'm sure he will learn early what it took us a lifetime. Don
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Thanks so much, Don. Yep, I assume that within five years he will know way more than Grandma does about such things. Brooke
Comment from paulah60
A lovely piece Brooke that attests to the value of instinct over rationale, and matters of the heart over matters of the intellect. Perfect rhyme and meter, and a fine example of the effectiveness of enjambment!
Excellent!
Cheers
Paula
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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A lovely piece Brooke that attests to the value of instinct over rationale, and matters of the heart over matters of the intellect. Perfect rhyme and meter, and a fine example of the effectiveness of enjambment!
Excellent!
Cheers
Paula
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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Paula, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Matoshka
Oh Brooke, He is so precious and his smile so wistful. You are right, love cannot be measured it is just given, and who couldn't give it to him? I so loved the picture and your words. Blessings
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Oh Brooke, He is so precious and his smile so wistful. You are right, love cannot be measured it is just given, and who couldn't give it to him? I so loved the picture and your words. Blessings
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Thank you so very much, Matoshka :-) Brooke
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You're so welcome, Brooke, you are so blessed. Blessings
Comment from victor 66
Is there anyone more honest than a three year old child? The problem comes, when they are tired and don't get their way, watch out. Brace yourself, they hold nothing back. That being said, when they're happy, it's like someone just turned on a Christmas tree and you have the best day ever! Best wishes.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Is there anyone more honest than a three year old child? The problem comes, when they are tired and don't get their way, watch out. Brace yourself, they hold nothing back. That being said, when they're happy, it's like someone just turned on a Christmas tree and you have the best day ever! Best wishes.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Thanks so much, Victor - there are old family stories about how honest I was and the consequences that had LOL :-) Brooke
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I suspect it is true for many of us. Take care.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
This is terrific, Brooke. I love the rhyming tercets... new to me. Will have to try that one sometime. This is one of the cuuuutest pics of Sawyer I've seen. He looks like he has so much in mind that he doesn't know where to begin. Maybe he will write a poem about how much he lovvvves his grandma. :)
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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This is terrific, Brooke. I love the rhyming tercets... new to me. Will have to try that one sometime. This is one of the cuuuutest pics of Sawyer I've seen. He looks like he has so much in mind that he doesn't know where to begin. Maybe he will write a poem about how much he lovvvves his grandma. :)
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Thank you so very much, Phyllis - the day he writes a poem for me is the day I can die happy and dance straight off to heaven :-) Brooke
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Brooke, This poem is so endearing and heartfelt. My heart just melted at:
for feelings never hesitate,
and there's no need to calculate
a love that cannot be denied
(Indeed. We can't control our feelings. We can only control our reactions to our feelings.)
A strong contest entry. I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Hello Brooke, This poem is so endearing and heartfelt. My heart just melted at:
for feelings never hesitate,
and there's no need to calculate
a love that cannot be denied
(Indeed. We can't control our feelings. We can only control our reactions to our feelings.)
A strong contest entry. I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
Comment Written 17-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2014
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Late Bloomer, thank you so very much, my friend :-) Brooke
