Somebody Thinks
a rhyming poem in mixed meter153 total reviews
Comment from ravenblack
I was always a curious kid- figured out there was no Santa when I was 7, found all my toys hidden away with price tags on them. Christmas morn, I put two and two together...And missed out on a lot of magic. My point? That stage where Kids make up their own truths/facts/discoveries of about how their world works is pure imagination. Somebody needs to give the child the facts if they ask but allow their imaginations to roam.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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I was always a curious kid- figured out there was no Santa when I was 7, found all my toys hidden away with price tags on them. Christmas morn, I put two and two together...And missed out on a lot of magic. My point? That stage where Kids make up their own truths/facts/discoveries of about how their world works is pure imagination. Somebody needs to give the child the facts if they ask but allow their imaginations to roam.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, ravenblack :-) Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
Well, of course. Grandmothers are supposed to know everything. 'I haven't yet learned why skies are blue
or where the waves are rolling to," I love the rhymes and rhythm! What a cute picture of Sawyer, all triumphant in his new knowledge. What fun, Brooke!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Well, of course. Grandmothers are supposed to know everything. 'I haven't yet learned why skies are blue
or where the waves are rolling to," I love the rhymes and rhythm! What a cute picture of Sawyer, all triumphant in his new knowledge. What fun, Brooke!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Adrienne, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
solid rhyming couplets in your quatrains
It is a fact that many people expect from others what they cannot do or know for themselves
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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solid rhyming couplets in your quatrains
It is a fact that many people expect from others what they cannot do or know for themselves
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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emrpoems, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from RGstar
So many questions that we don't know, yet someone always claim to know. I guess those who know are probably the innocent of us, and who better to know than the child.....untouched by the constraints of growing up.
Good write,
RGstar
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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So many questions that we don't know, yet someone always claim to know. I guess those who know are probably the innocent of us, and who better to know than the child.....untouched by the constraints of growing up.
Good write,
RGstar
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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RG, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from heyjude
Brooke, great alliteration in breezes blow, bubbles
burst. Great job of rhyming and love the way it
flows. Of course, cute picture of Sawyer always
is great to see, too. That book of poems inspired
by him is growing daily.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Brooke, great alliteration in breezes blow, bubbles
burst. Great job of rhyming and love the way it
flows. Of course, cute picture of Sawyer always
is great to see, too. That book of poems inspired
by him is growing daily.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Judy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
This reads like a reaction to a FanStory review Brooke. Give him a break now and then, he's make those discoveries soon enough. Strong rhyming couplets in metered quatrains make for enjoyable reading. Kenny
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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This reads like a reaction to a FanStory review Brooke. Give him a break now and then, he's make those discoveries soon enough. Strong rhyming couplets in metered quatrains make for enjoyable reading. Kenny
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Kenny, thank you for your review. I do not write posts about stuff that goes on on Fanstory. I actually have a huge dislike for the poems and essays people write whining about FS policies or the reviews they receive, etc. :-) Brooke
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Review written with tongue in cheek Brooke.
Comment from mfowler
These poems with the child's voice are very engaging. Here, your child says people expect too much of him; they say he should understand things he's never been told. Sounds like he has a bad teacher. Questions like this: I haven't yet learned why skies are blue
or where the waves are rolling to....are indeed a challenge to most adults. Very nicely penned, once again.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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These poems with the child's voice are very engaging. Here, your child says people expect too much of him; they say he should understand things he's never been told. Sounds like he has a bad teacher. Questions like this: I haven't yet learned why skies are blue
or where the waves are rolling to....are indeed a challenge to most adults. Very nicely penned, once again.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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mfowler, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jackarrie
A beautiful poem Brooke, you write your poem as if it is so easy, because it just flows so nicely.
As usual Sawyer is the apple of your eye, and he is learning something new everyday.
Well done.
Mary
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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A beautiful poem Brooke, you write your poem as if it is so easy, because it just flows so nicely.
As usual Sawyer is the apple of your eye, and he is learning something new everyday.
Well done.
Mary
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Mary, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from robina1978
Great photo once more by Miranda. You use a rhyme scheme you don't often know but for children it is absolutely excellent: about all the things they still have to learn.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Great photo once more by Miranda. You use a rhyme scheme you don't often know but for children it is absolutely excellent: about all the things they still have to learn.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Thank you so much, Ine :-) Brooke
Comment from Sonjalee
A very thoughtful and well written poem. It is special to read and try to understand what is going through a child's mind. And this poem reminds us that it is not easy being a little guy, and how frustrating for him to try to find answers to his questions.
I am giving it a 6 because it is so well written and captivating, and it makes us more aware of what children are going through.
Wonderful, Brooke!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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A very thoughtful and well written poem. It is special to read and try to understand what is going through a child's mind. And this poem reminds us that it is not easy being a little guy, and how frustrating for him to try to find answers to his questions.
I am giving it a 6 because it is so well written and captivating, and it makes us more aware of what children are going through.
Wonderful, Brooke!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014
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Sonjalee, thank you so very much for your generous review and thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
