They Try to Box Me In
Rhyming Quatrains193 total reviews
Comment from mstad55
Oh, sure. Isn't that the way. While the men folk build the fort the women are enjoying a mani-pedi at the spa. didn't she have some cooking or cleaning to do. LOL. I remember the days when a big box was entertainment for hours, maybe even days until collection day for the garbage. No video games, TV wasn't until after dark, yep I may be old, but I can remember being a kid. Thanks for not boxing your thoughts. Mike
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Oh, sure. Isn't that the way. While the men folk build the fort the women are enjoying a mani-pedi at the spa. didn't she have some cooking or cleaning to do. LOL. I remember the days when a big box was entertainment for hours, maybe even days until collection day for the garbage. No video games, TV wasn't until after dark, yep I may be old, but I can remember being a kid. Thanks for not boxing your thoughts. Mike
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Mike, thanks for the laugh and the review. I will not share your comments with my daughter lest you suffer her wrath. She can be scary! LOL Brooke
Comment from padumachitta
Hi. Well, it may be a cute wee poem, but the message is true and clear. I agree, no walls, no box. My mind lives free even if I have to be a round peg in a square hole.
padumachitta
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Hi. Well, it may be a cute wee poem, but the message is true and clear. I agree, no walls, no box. My mind lives free even if I have to be a round peg in a square hole.
padumachitta
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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padumachitta, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hi Brooke,
As I absorb your message of limitless boundaries, I was struck by a thought...most people build their own boxes of confinement. But, as you pointed out, "Some try to box me in, but I refuse to stay", for, a determined mind will not be confined! As the years catch up to me, and my activity level drops off, it seems I will be confined to a "box", of sorts, eventually...referring to my desk and chair, lol. (Or, maybe that's not so funny!) However, from that meager starting point, I can imagine the exotic mysteries of the world and beyond. This is a wonderful, positive verse about the will of the mind, delivered with a solid meter and insightful rhyme, very well done. All my best, Bill
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Hi Brooke,
As I absorb your message of limitless boundaries, I was struck by a thought...most people build their own boxes of confinement. But, as you pointed out, "Some try to box me in, but I refuse to stay", for, a determined mind will not be confined! As the years catch up to me, and my activity level drops off, it seems I will be confined to a "box", of sorts, eventually...referring to my desk and chair, lol. (Or, maybe that's not so funny!) However, from that meager starting point, I can imagine the exotic mysteries of the world and beyond. This is a wonderful, positive verse about the will of the mind, delivered with a solid meter and insightful rhyme, very well done. All my best, Bill
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Bill - and you're right that so many of the boxes are of our own making. I appreciate your insights and generous rating :-) Brooke
Comment from JonnyRhymes
You deliver an uplifting message in this well-written poem. I like the last line in particular. How true it is that society tries to box us in and restrict our thinking. Your poem goes against this, which is why I appreciate it so much!
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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You deliver an uplifting message in this well-written poem. I like the last line in particular. How true it is that society tries to box us in and restrict our thinking. Your poem goes against this, which is why I appreciate it so much!
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Jonny, thank you so much :-) I appreciate your thoughtful review and generous rating :-) Brooke
Comment from Norbanus
Another delightful delay
While watching sweet Sawyer at play
How often it happens
Kids prefer the trappin's
ignoring the toy and play with the box all the day
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Another delightful delay
While watching sweet Sawyer at play
How often it happens
Kids prefer the trappin's
ignoring the toy and play with the box all the day
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Norbanus, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from barleygirl
I love your poem, with it's message being so uplifting & so "spot on" for everyone who writes, as well as for children playing "forts"! But the thing that really blows me away about all your poems, & especially this one, is the way your mind will connect things in your world & then present these connections to the world in verse. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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I love your poem, with it's message being so uplifting & so "spot on" for everyone who writes, as well as for children playing "forts"! But the thing that really blows me away about all your poems, & especially this one, is the way your mind will connect things in your world & then present these connections to the world in verse. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
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barleygirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Smoothiecool
Brooke
your poems are always an inspiration to read
you have captured vivid images to allow one to see and feel the universal applications and wisdom in this poem
yes the mind can not be boxed in if we allow the freedom to know no bounderies
your part rhyme works well
flows easy read
cheers Smoothiecool
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Brooke
your poems are always an inspiration to read
you have captured vivid images to allow one to see and feel the universal applications and wisdom in this poem
yes the mind can not be boxed in if we allow the freedom to know no bounderies
your part rhyme works well
flows easy read
cheers Smoothiecool
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Smoothiecool, thank you for your gracious review and generous rating :-) Brooke
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most welcome..SC...)Faye
Comment from gerhard97
Great poem!
With your mindset set in this poem you give a unique feeling and I believe that your imagination and creativity will never be boxed!
God bless
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Great poem!
With your mindset set in this poem you give a unique feeling and I believe that your imagination and creativity will never be boxed!
God bless
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
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Gerhard, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Darshi04
Absolutely loved it!! This is something that a lot of parents need to understand as they promptly jump to saying "no" to their children.
I wish lesser people stop dreaming as they grow up.
I wish lesser people grow in boxes.
Very well penned!
Keep writing,
Darshi
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Absolutely loved it!! This is something that a lot of parents need to understand as they promptly jump to saying "no" to their children.
I wish lesser people stop dreaming as they grow up.
I wish lesser people grow in boxes.
Very well penned!
Keep writing,
Darshi
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Darshi, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Rubylou
I always enjoy your poems but this one has more than one message. Obviously, the creativeness of a child using a box as an avenue for adventure through his imagination. Also inspiring is the message of letting ones dreams and ambitions stretch out as far as they can go without being hindered by doubt due to outside sources. Rubylou
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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I always enjoy your poems but this one has more than one message. Obviously, the creativeness of a child using a box as an avenue for adventure through his imagination. Also inspiring is the message of letting ones dreams and ambitions stretch out as far as they can go without being hindered by doubt due to outside sources. Rubylou
Comment Written 05-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Rubylou, thank you so much for your gracious and generous response to this poem. :-) Brooke
