Comment from w.j.debi

Exceptional

This is so sweet. We all need someone we can depend on, a true friend who is there no matter what. You say it so eloquently. Another new form for me to look up and study. I love the flow and rhymes.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

Debi, thank you so very much for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) The form was invented by Sally Yocum several years ago :-) Brooke

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

I love comforting sincere feel of this poem.
To know that no matter what you will always have a
friend is a priceless gift indeed.
Almost as reassuring as a warm hug.
A well written and presented poem with a lovely message.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

seken, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from manicblue

Excellent

Unconditional love is a rarity at times. You've again reached out to others to build hope and offer love. Very beautiful poem. Poor Sawyer looks tired but still sweet and loveable. :)
Lucretia xx

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

Lucretia, thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from the blue pixel

Excellent

Don't all children have a blanket or soft cuddly toy that makes everything alright in their worlds? The Octogram written so beautifully, modified slightly or not, is always a treat for me. The shortened lines remind me a little of The Rondeau and I love those too. Could Sawyer be any cuter? Obviousy, no, is the answer. Simple rhymes but I think that these are totally appropriate for the Octo form. xx Carol

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

Thanks so much, Carol - you're so right - no possible way to make him cuter :-) Brooke

Comment from JB Lynn

Excellent

I enjoyed the sweet tones of friendship in this piece. My favorite lines were about the kite:
If trees reach out to snatch your kite
before it has a chance at flight,

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

JB, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Connie C

Excellent

I love the Octogram form, and I love your theme here about friendship. I expected to see Sawyer's little friend whom Miranda watches (sorry, can't recall her name) In the picture with Sawyer. I loved every single line here, Brooke.
Connie

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

Connie, thank you so much :-) The reason Sawyer was so tired in that picture is because he and his mom were heading home after a long day of playing with Nora :-) Brooke

Comment from GWinterwin

Excellent

Oh yes a very cute and sweet poem my friend. Good word flow and rhyming, makes it a heart touching story. There is nothing like a true friend, on whom you can attend.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014

GWinterwin, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

This friend sounds like someone we all need, Brooke. My favourite form is the octogram... I just love them, and you write them so beautifully. We are so lucky that Sally introduced them to us. And you are right, this is a precious photo. Giddy

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2014

I love the octogram too - fell in love with it the first day Sally posted one. Thanks so much, Giddy :-) Brooke

Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

To adewpearl,
It is always a test of the weary ones to try to keep a loving demeanor about them when they feel their whole world has crumpled when things don't go the way the young tots hoped for.
Charlene

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2014

Charlene, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

aw how sweet. He is tired I can see, but he looks like he needs a friend! A very nice poem, Brooke, as always. I love it. Have a great day. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2014

Miss Sally, thank you so much :-) Brooke