If Life is a Drum
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Comment from mermaids
The flow and feel of your words fits the subject here,the reader can feel your words coming from a child who is very active. If life gives a call,I plan to heed it,is a line that should be a mantra for all of us adults.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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The flow and feel of your words fits the subject here,the reader can feel your words coming from a child who is very active. If life gives a call,I plan to heed it,is a line that should be a mantra for all of us adults.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Elaine, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Glasstruth
Very up lifting. It's great to be that age where everything's an adventure, and seems as if Sawyer wants to experience it all. Wish I was that age again. Like this line: "If life is a drum, I'm gonna beat it. " Hope he keeps beating that drum. Well composed! Les
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Very up lifting. It's great to be that age where everything's an adventure, and seems as if Sawyer wants to experience it all. Wish I was that age again. Like this line: "If life is a drum, I'm gonna beat it. " Hope he keeps beating that drum. Well composed! Les
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Les, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Nosha17
Upbeat philosophy, inspired by thoughts of a child. We could all bear in mind that life is how we make it. The choices are ours. Well chosen rhymes and words to convey your sincere message. Lovely photo for that adventurous wee boy. Enjoyable read, as always. Faye
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Upbeat philosophy, inspired by thoughts of a child. We could all bear in mind that life is how we make it. The choices are ours. Well chosen rhymes and words to convey your sincere message. Lovely photo for that adventurous wee boy. Enjoyable read, as always. Faye
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Faye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
Love the upbeat and positive view of life that this poem expresses. I do admire the adventurous, though I'm usually not among their number. With its repetitions, the poem itself is like a stirring drumbeat. Love, Jeanie
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Love the upbeat and positive view of life that this poem expresses. I do admire the adventurous, though I'm usually not among their number. With its repetitions, the poem itself is like a stirring drumbeat. Love, Jeanie
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Jeanie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a cool format and also a rallying theme. The thrust seems to that if there is a challenge, it shall be answered. This would be a great internal mantra.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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This is a cool format and also a rallying theme. The thrust seems to that if there is a challenge, it shall be answered. This would be a great internal mantra.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from James Dooney
I love the drums, and I play them, so I was immediately hooked with this one ! I like the poem here also ! very good read indeed !
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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I love the drums, and I play them, so I was immediately hooked with this one ! I like the poem here also ! very good read indeed !
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, James - that talent must have made you a real chick magnet as a teen :-) There is nothing sexier than a drummer ;-) Brooke
Comment from InterestingRon
Hi Brooke,
A poem with an exciting pace.
When my dad was a boy he belonged to a rival to the Boy Scouts called the Boy's Brigade. They wore Victorian army dress! Dad was the drummer in their marching band. He drove the neighbors nuts practicing in the garden shed.
Did Sawyer blow away like Mary Poppins?
Ron x
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Hi Brooke,
A poem with an exciting pace.
When my dad was a boy he belonged to a rival to the Boy Scouts called the Boy's Brigade. They wore Victorian army dress! Dad was the drummer in their marching band. He drove the neighbors nuts practicing in the garden shed.
Did Sawyer blow away like Mary Poppins?
Ron x
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, Ron - I never heard of the Boy Brigade, how cool.
Miranda tells me this is a very heavy umbrella, so I'm sure it had the opposite effect of keeping him grounded LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from livelylinda
Brooke: have you published a book yet? Your poetry is consistently flawless. You write about life's happy moments from nature to Sawyer. Just curious. And, ya'll better keep the car locked and the toaster and the radio and tv, etc. It looks like Sawyer is mechanically inclined and going to take apart everything! Linda
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Brooke: have you published a book yet? Your poetry is consistently flawless. You write about life's happy moments from nature to Sawyer. Just curious. And, ya'll better keep the car locked and the toaster and the radio and tv, etc. It looks like Sawyer is mechanically inclined and going to take apart everything! Linda
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Thanks so much, Linda :-) Yes, he has this great curiosity about everything and how to manipulate it. Brooke
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
What an admirable philosophy on life.
Sadly we only get one chance at life so we need to grab it with both hands and lead the parade of life.
Make every moment a memory and every memory last.
As always a thoughtful and well written poem with a great message and presented well.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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What an admirable philosophy on life.
Sadly we only get one chance at life so we need to grab it with both hands and lead the parade of life.
Make every moment a memory and every memory last.
As always a thoughtful and well written poem with a great message and presented well.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Seken, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Bryan G
I wish I had a six to give you because once again you have created a masterpiece. I enjoy how your poems are always so encouraging. Your writing helps take the edge off of my cynical musings. Have a good day.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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I wish I had a six to give you because once again you have created a masterpiece. I enjoy how your poems are always so encouraging. Your writing helps take the edge off of my cynical musings. Have a good day.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2014
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Bryan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
