A Tiger Roused Me from My Sleep
rhyming quatrains in 8/7/8/7143 total reviews
Comment from 9999pool
This is a riddle story in a puzzle about the gory tiger with the white ivory snarling teeth. How did the person escaped from the impending death when faced with this ferocious tiger?
One thing is for sure - it could have been a bad dream about the tigers or maybe his dragon slaying sword did the job of killing the tiger that came to him that night, smiles.
It is good advice to bring our weapons or toys to bed - just in case the real thing comes out from our dreams as in Freddie of Elms Street, smiles.
Well if children do not sleep early, the tiger will come get them, perhaps, :)).
Great story in a dream and well expressed the fear too.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie. :)).
Have a greta evening.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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This is a riddle story in a puzzle about the gory tiger with the white ivory snarling teeth. How did the person escaped from the impending death when faced with this ferocious tiger?
One thing is for sure - it could have been a bad dream about the tigers or maybe his dragon slaying sword did the job of killing the tiger that came to him that night, smiles.
It is good advice to bring our weapons or toys to bed - just in case the real thing comes out from our dreams as in Freddie of Elms Street, smiles.
Well if children do not sleep early, the tiger will come get them, perhaps, :)).
Great story in a dream and well expressed the fear too.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie. :)).
Have a greta evening.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Ritchie, thank you so very much for your thoughtful reading of this poem :-) Brooke
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It's a great fun story which can use to convince the kids to sleep early lest the tiger rear its ugly fierce head late at night, lol.
:)) Ritchie.
Comment from daeneam
Nightmares. Most nightmares may be a normal reaction to stress, and some believe they aid people in working through traumatic events. This poem is different from the other poems you wrote.
But looking at the bright side of it... I take it as a sort of warning for me for I was so consumed by hatred that I needed to do something before it is too late. Well, thank you, Brooke! Have a blessed week ahead c", Mae
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014
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Nightmares. Most nightmares may be a normal reaction to stress, and some believe they aid people in working through traumatic events. This poem is different from the other poems you wrote.
But looking at the bright side of it... I take it as a sort of warning for me for I was so consumed by hatred that I needed to do something before it is too late. Well, thank you, Brooke! Have a blessed week ahead c", Mae
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014
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Mae, thanks so much for your thoughtful reading of this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Jean Lutz
lol. So often your writing reminds me of some similar incident in my own life. This is no exception. For the long holiday weekend, I dog-sat for the family I do childcare for. The little female dog woke me a few times just to make sure I was o.k. Once I was deep in sleep. I sensed a little face hovering over mine. I woke thinking it was the baby. He is only seven months old and my first thought was how did he get out of the crib. Much relieved to find out it was the four-legged baby. Here's hoping we both get a sound sleep tonight without tigers or dogs intruding.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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lol. So often your writing reminds me of some similar incident in my own life. This is no exception. For the long holiday weekend, I dog-sat for the family I do childcare for. The little female dog woke me a few times just to make sure I was o.k. Once I was deep in sleep. I sensed a little face hovering over mine. I woke thinking it was the baby. He is only seven months old and my first thought was how did he get out of the crib. Much relieved to find out it was the four-legged baby. Here's hoping we both get a sound sleep tonight without tigers or dogs intruding.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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LOL - thank you for making me laugh with that story, and thanks for your review :-) Brooke
Comment from abbasjoy
This is a great story of a nightmare, which I am glad I never had. It could definitely cause a heart attack.
The rhyming and meter lend to the poem ,and the choice of words like .... his teeth were homicidal, give the desired frightful effect of an approaching death.
It's also has humour when you realize from the last line that it was in fact a nightmare, probably from left over pizza :)
Loved it.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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This is a great story of a nightmare, which I am glad I never had. It could definitely cause a heart attack.
The rhyming and meter lend to the poem ,and the choice of words like .... his teeth were homicidal, give the desired frightful effect of an approaching death.
It's also has humour when you realize from the last line that it was in fact a nightmare, probably from left over pizza :)
Loved it.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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abbasjoy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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My pleasure. Well done.
Comment from Warren Rodgers
haha very cute, Brooke!
Great 8/7 abcb rhyming and perfect meter sets a brisk pace for the reader. My favorite verse was
"I hadn't brought my sword to bed,
from dragons I'd been slaying --
not that a sword could stop those fangs
the tiger was displaying."
I could just picture Sawyer with a plastic sword beside him LOL. Very entertaining read!
All the best,
Rodger
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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haha very cute, Brooke!
Great 8/7 abcb rhyming and perfect meter sets a brisk pace for the reader. My favorite verse was
"I hadn't brought my sword to bed,
from dragons I'd been slaying --
not that a sword could stop those fangs
the tiger was displaying."
I could just picture Sawyer with a plastic sword beside him LOL. Very entertaining read!
All the best,
Rodger
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Rodger, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Bina1
This has a lovely rhyme and pattern to it, such a lively poem as well. Quite a story it tells, great art selection. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014
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This has a lovely rhyme and pattern to it, such a lively poem as well. Quite a story it tells, great art selection. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014
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Thank you, Bina, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from LIJ Red
The rhyme, the meter, the youthful attitude I can not fault.
The mechanics of course are practiced and sound. The tigerish nightmare is quite hard to attack. So. Five stars.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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The rhyme, the meter, the youthful attitude I can not fault.
The mechanics of course are practiced and sound. The tigerish nightmare is quite hard to attack. So. Five stars.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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LIJ, Thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
Once again, you have brought the child
out in me once more with this fascinating
poem in story and rhyming form in which
i could be privy to hear the sound of a
voice reading these tales of the snarling
tiger to a boy with wide eyes and rapt
attention.
Well done
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Once again, you have brought the child
out in me once more with this fascinating
poem in story and rhyming form in which
i could be privy to hear the sound of a
voice reading these tales of the snarling
tiger to a boy with wide eyes and rapt
attention.
Well done
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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fastdigits, thank you so much for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from GracieAnn
Brooke, the meter in this write is well chosen with balance and cadence that guides the reader. I enjoyed the rhyme as well. Nicely done. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Brooke, the meter in this write is well chosen with balance and cadence that guides the reader. I enjoyed the rhyme as well. Nicely done. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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GracieAnn, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from poetbear
Great photo.
Moves and works well with it.
Great use of imagery and metaphor.
Reads well and make sense.
Incredibly beautiful!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Great photo.
Moves and works well with it.
Great use of imagery and metaphor.
Reads well and make sense.
Incredibly beautiful!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014
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Maddy, thanks so much. I just love this photo :-) Brooke
