Comment from Chocolate Chip

Excellent

I enjoyed what you have displayed here. A closed mind cannot open one's soul. Thank you for the words of wisdom & for them to fall on eyes & ears that will take to heart what has been said. Keep the poetry flowing so we as creative minds can embark on new topics to explore. ;) CC

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Chocolate Chip, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from James Dooney

Exceptional

You have written a great poem here again, not just structurally, but the message you convery here is very relevant to us all. Great work !

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

James, thank you so very much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Exceptional

Hi, Brooke,
"Be Not Confined" is a superior poem with a truly excellent message that ought to be taken to heart by our leaders both spiritual and secular in both parties and all religions. The poem has excellent meter, rhyme and rhyme scheme consistently followed. It is written in excellent figurative language and imagery. (nets of bias)
Preston

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Preston, thank you so very much for your thoughtful comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

I agree. To think outside the box, and to realize that no one person holds the truth is a valuable lesson. My favorite lines:

"All truth to one is not assigned --
be not confined."

Great ending! Les

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Les, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from flylikeaneagle

Excellent

14 July 14
Brooke: I like your photos and poem, keep our minds and heart aware. Free and not confined like a child. We can learn much from Sawyer at play. Excellent rhyming.
flylikeaneagle

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

flylikeaneagle, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Exceptional

This is wonderful, Brooke, I found it inspirational and have decided to use it as a prompt for senyru or maybe a tanka, not sure yet. So thank you Solomon for your wise words! Giddy

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Giddy, thank you so very much, my friend, for your most generous rating and thoughtful comments :-) Brooke

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Brooke, would love to be in that little head of Sawyers....imagine all the things he thought of being in that box...reach for the stars...I love your poem...and the picture is precious...my gosh he is getting soooo big Brooke...very well written...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Linda, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by l.raven on 15-Jul-2014

you are so welcome much Brooke, luffing ya

Comment from maggieadams

Excellent

You write universal truths with poetic flair. Good rhyme and rhythm....how many of us have been guilty of narrow thought, turned a blind eye and finally turned to truth and imparted wisdom.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Maggie, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from poetbear

Excellent

Great write filled with passion and poignant.
He is as sweet and adore able as can be.
Your words compliment and parallel that look on his face.
Well written and crafted.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Maddy, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Victoria K

Exceptional

A poetic plea to remain open minded; brilliant.

You deftly express the nature of labeling and judgment with the lines "By prisons built from narrow thought,
be not confined.
By nets of bias be not caught,
nor be defined,"

As always, a beautiful piece of work.

Victoria

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2014

Victoria, thank you so very much :-) I truly appreciate your generous sixth star :-) Brooke