I'm Jivin' to Joy
a poem in rhyming couplets148 total reviews
Comment from JB Lynn
This poem definitely made me "jive for joy". ;)
I was actually with my sister when I read this, and I shared the poem with her. She plays a bit of guitar and has a seven-month-old little boy named Wes. Well, she set your poem to a few chords on the guitar, and Wes loved it! He bounced and laughed the whole way through - and she sang it three times! Just proves my point, that you have a splendid grasp of rhythm and beats that appeal to children and adults, alike. Thank you for so generously sharing your work with us.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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This poem definitely made me "jive for joy". ;)
I was actually with my sister when I read this, and I shared the poem with her. She plays a bit of guitar and has a seven-month-old little boy named Wes. Well, she set your poem to a few chords on the guitar, and Wes loved it! He bounced and laughed the whole way through - and she sang it three times! Just proves my point, that you have a splendid grasp of rhythm and beats that appeal to children and adults, alike. Thank you for so generously sharing your work with us.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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JB, thank you so much - you have made my day by sharing that story :-) I always appreciate a six rating, but your story is even more precious to me. Brooke
Comment from barbara.wilkey
As I'm sitting here, your poem had me wiggling my toes. Oh dear!! I'm enjoying life because I get to read one of your very fun poems.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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As I'm sitting here, your poem had me wiggling my toes. Oh dear!! I'm enjoying life because I get to read one of your very fun poems.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Barbara, thanks so much :-) Hope you have fun toe wiggling. Brooke
Comment from Angel Debbie
This is a Jivin' jumping and stupendous write!!
I can feel the joy that it brings out in the read!
Makes me want to hula hoop and pogo again like a child!
Thank You for sharing I'm jumping to the beat and it's a real treat!!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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This is a Jivin' jumping and stupendous write!!
I can feel the joy that it brings out in the read!
Makes me want to hula hoop and pogo again like a child!
Thank You for sharing I'm jumping to the beat and it's a real treat!!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Angel Debbie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from visionary1234
oh yay! your use of mixed meter is flawless here Brooke, as always - you're on a roll, big-time. The poem takes on a life of its own and trips off my tongue!
:)S
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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oh yay! your use of mixed meter is flawless here Brooke, as always - you're on a roll, big-time. The poem takes on a life of its own and trips off my tongue!
:)S
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Sharyn, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from humpwhistle
I guess you can't put a five-year-old at a juke joint, can you?
Love all the Js. It seems to me it's no coincidence that certain jazzy words begin with J. It has a sort of slithery sound. I'm thinking the little blue pills would sell even better if the were called Jiagra. Uh-huh!
I'll behave.
Peace, Lee
Sorry, Brooke, this is a very cute poem, and I'm desecrating with my sordid tangents.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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I guess you can't put a five-year-old at a juke joint, can you?
Love all the Js. It seems to me it's no coincidence that certain jazzy words begin with J. It has a sort of slithery sound. I'm thinking the little blue pills would sell even better if the were called Jiagra. Uh-huh!
I'll behave.
Peace, Lee
Sorry, Brooke, this is a very cute poem, and I'm desecrating with my sordid tangents.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Jiagra. LOL Don't add being a liar to your list of faults. You know darned well you are simply not built to behave :-) Thank you so much, Lee :-) Brooke
Comment from tbacha58
I'm jivin' to joy, and I must confess,
if anyone minds, I couldn't care less --
but if you are thinkin' of joinin' this song
just jiggle your toes, and come dancin' along.
Hi Brooke, I cannot believe this is you, I am so used to read different kinds of poetry with Sawyer, and here you are with a girl, and I am laughing so much, reading your poem. Excellent. Love Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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I'm jivin' to joy, and I must confess,
if anyone minds, I couldn't care less --
but if you are thinkin' of joinin' this song
just jiggle your toes, and come dancin' along.
Hi Brooke, I cannot believe this is you, I am so used to read different kinds of poetry with Sawyer, and here you are with a girl, and I am laughing so much, reading your poem. Excellent. Love Terry xoxo
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, Terry - the girl is the child my daughter is a nanny for. She has been her nanny since Nora was born. She is practically a member of the family :-) Brooke
Comment from padumachitta
Hi. Get out and dance for life, regardless of which drum beat it is. A good reminder to listen to magic music on the weekend. padumachitta
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Hi. Get out and dance for life, regardless of which drum beat it is. A good reminder to listen to magic music on the weekend. padumachitta
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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padumachitta, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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Hey Teach, how ya doin' these days?
Me, okay, trying to sort out this dang house buying thing, paper work and rules and...
padumachitta
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My daughter and her husband bought a house a couple of days ago, which means she did everything - he is not a paperwork, filling out applications kind of guy. And I know everything she went through, so I feel for you :-)
Comment from Eric1
A funny, happy sing a long poem, that flows beautifully on the page, I particularly like the emphasis of the letter 'j' throughout, it adds a lot to the poem and brings it alive.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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A funny, happy sing a long poem, that flows beautifully on the page, I particularly like the emphasis of the letter 'j' throughout, it adds a lot to the poem and brings it alive.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Eric, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
Good rhyming couplets in your quatrains.
nice upbeat rhythm and positively a poem for children.
Complimented by a picture which embodies the essence of the poem
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Good rhyming couplets in your quatrains.
nice upbeat rhythm and positively a poem for children.
Complimented by a picture which embodies the essence of the poem
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, emrpoems :-) Brooke
Comment from J.Byers
Your beaty, uplifting poem certainly made me what to dance, and I felt it was best sung, rather than simply read. I thought the closing line of the first stanza was perfect, and the opening couplet of the second stanza summed up perfectly what life should be about. Great work, Brooke.
Blessings,
~ J.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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Your beaty, uplifting poem certainly made me what to dance, and I felt it was best sung, rather than simply read. I thought the closing line of the first stanza was perfect, and the opening couplet of the second stanza summed up perfectly what life should be about. Great work, Brooke.
Blessings,
~ J.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014
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J, thank you so much :-) Brooke
