Comment from Janelle

Excellent

I concur Brooke! :) I just have to see the daily photos of Spencer(sent via iphone from my daughter-in-law),and I am a mushy mess! I knew a grandchild brings forth different emotions than those your children did/do, but am surprised by the power of these particular feelings. He is only six months old so I am soooo looking forward to what comes next and then after that ..... Lovely poem by a smitten grandmother, of her precious grand-child, that resonated with me! :) Regards,Jan

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Jan, at Spencer's age and at Sawyer's age, every day brings something new. There are just countless causes for awe and wonder. LOL Savor every minute because one minute they're being all cute because they start to "cruise" along the furniture and then you blink and they're running around the park at breakneck speed :-) Thanks so much, my fellow grandma :-) Brooke

Comment from Janie King

Exceptional

This poem is priceless and so it the picture. It is definitely a love poem of the best kind. Good luck in the contest. God loves you and so do I.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Janie, thanks so very much, my generous friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

He looks like he's ready to go to work. Maybe he knows it's tax time and he's getting a head start. LOL! Adorable rhyming tersest for Sawyer.
Truly how do you calculate love?
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Janet, thanks so much :-) The kid loves buttons, no matter what they're on. I appreciate your generous sixth star :-) Brooke

Comment from Sasha

Exceptional

I just love this one. Your love for Sawyer shines in this one. Marvelous love poem and I agree:

for feelings never hesitate,
and there's no need to calculate
a love that cannot be denied...

Just look at that face, how can you possibly articulate
the power of his winsome smile...superb entry for this contest and I sincerely wish you all the best.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Thank you so much, Valerie. Yesterday they had a pre-dawn earthquake that woke everyone up, including Sawyer. He woke up, sat up, then decided it was time to curl back up and return to his sweet dreams. LOL When Miranda asked him later if he remembered what happened he told her Sawyer was shaking. :-) Brooke

Comment from ccto12

Excellent

This is such a lovely poem and perfect rhyming tercets. I reviewed some of your other work that shows this little boy. Now I'm thinking he is a grandson maybe? What a sweet message you've composed about how a love for a child is so instinctually strong it is virtually impossible to define or describe. Having said that you've done a marvelous job here. Best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, ccto. Yes, he is Sawyer, my one and only grandchild, 22 months old :-) Brooke

Comment from fastdigits

Exceptional

Another beautiful picture to go along
with your always heartfelt and warm
words when you let your feelings fall
dawn the screen when speaking of
Sawyer, this beautiful child.
Well done and good luck

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

fastdigits, thank you so very much for your generosity, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

very gently poem. easy ton the ears and the pictures are always easy on the eyes.


good luck in the contest

yes, do let your instincts be your guide,

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Petriesan, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

This is simply beautiful. A wonderful love poem contest. True loved cannot be calculated or summed up in mere words. Love in action can be as simple as watching a child at play. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Cajungirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Excellent question Brooke how can one calculate love,
I'm sure even modern technology cannot do it.

Great lines-

When numbers fail and words do too,
the only thing that's left to do
is let my instincts be my guide,

Gert

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Gert, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by Gert sherwood on 18-Mar-2014

Smiles to you Brooke

Gert

Comment from Karen B.

Excellent

Brooke, Awww, your poems are not only so well-written but your love for this precious little guy always shines thru, and understandably so. Love the picture as well as the words. Karen

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014

Thank you so much, Karen :-) Brooke