An Epigram for Troubled Times
an epigram156 total reviews
Comment from cupa tea
What a wonderful photo to go along with your poem! I always enjoy what you write. It's short sweet and carries a world of meaning.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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What a wonderful photo to go along with your poem! I always enjoy what you write. It's short sweet and carries a world of meaning.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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cupa tea, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
A good one, if only it were true. 7/6/7/6 mixed rhythm, alternate line rhyme, easy to read, wit, and observation well expressed. Great accompaniment in the photo. Kenny
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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A good one, if only it were true. 7/6/7/6 mixed rhythm, alternate line rhyme, easy to read, wit, and observation well expressed. Great accompaniment in the photo. Kenny
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Kenny, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from billscott
The right to bear arms...for hugging...just got a shot of adrenaline!
No wonder you're number one in the craft of poetry. You make it look so easy and tremendously significant every time!
Terrific stuff!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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The right to bear arms...for hugging...just got a shot of adrenaline!
No wonder you're number one in the craft of poetry. You make it look so easy and tremendously significant every time!
Terrific stuff!
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) I am honored by your compliment and generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a very apt and fitting poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. We need to show more compassion and stop all wars. There is no point to this fighting and killing.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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This is a very apt and fitting poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. We need to show more compassion and stop all wars. There is no point to this fighting and killing.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Tomes, thank you so very much :-) I appreciate your generous rating and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
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My pleasure yet again
Comment from Joan E.
In 5,000 years of history, we seem to have little about the futility of war. Your epigram should be in every school, church and public forum. I particularly liked your wordplay with "hugs/arms". Here's to a peaceful new week with many hugs- Joan
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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In 5,000 years of history, we seem to have little about the futility of war. Your epigram should be in every school, church and public forum. I particularly liked your wordplay with "hugs/arms". Here's to a peaceful new week with many hugs- Joan
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Joan, thank you for your thoughtful response, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
If we could hug everyone we wanted to hurt I think there would be less deaths in the world but more broken ribs. LOL. This is super cute.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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If we could hug everyone we wanted to hurt I think there would be less deaths in the world but more broken ribs. LOL. This is super cute.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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ExperiencingLiphe, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Leineco
Brilliantly said Brooke! The true embodiment of an epigram. . .you read and nod your head in agreement. . .then realize how deeply you are thinking about it. Physical or metaphorical, a "hug mentality" ought to have more sway - inclusion not imposition would build a better world.
Excellent!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Brilliantly said Brooke! The true embodiment of an epigram. . .you read and nod your head in agreement. . .then realize how deeply you are thinking about it. Physical or metaphorical, a "hug mentality" ought to have more sway - inclusion not imposition would build a better world.
Excellent!
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Leineco, thank you so very much :-) I truly appreciate your generous and thoughtful response to my epigram :-) Brooke
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LOL. . .sorry about the epitaph (I corrected it to epigram). . .I guess I was still thinking about the "epitaph for a poet" prompt)! But I figure you knew what I meant :-)
Comment from emrpoems
I agree arms are made for hugging and not for using weapons of war.
Good use of abcb rhymes
Nice alliteration --he who hugs
Love the message. lots of boys enlist in the army for the benefits and when their country engages in war they become caught up in it
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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I agree arms are made for hugging and not for using weapons of war.
Good use of abcb rhymes
Nice alliteration --he who hugs
Love the message. lots of boys enlist in the army for the benefits and when their country engages in war they become caught up in it
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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emrpoems, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Capricorn30
Even the very young can have difficult moments, as well-penned in a short form of great observation;
Arms created for love, not war, as hands were made for expressing peace; not bringing about unnecessary conflict.
We need to utilize our hands wisely, pondering actions carefully first.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Even the very young can have difficult moments, as well-penned in a short form of great observation;
Arms created for love, not war, as hands were made for expressing peace; not bringing about unnecessary conflict.
We need to utilize our hands wisely, pondering actions carefully first.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Capricorn, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Such an emotional poem in just a few words, Brooke. I wish the image of young boys and girls hugging their stuffed animals or parents would keep them home from fighting wars, and I wish it would stop them from killing others in their homes and on the streets. A moving epigram.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Such an emotional poem in just a few words, Brooke. I wish the image of young boys and girls hugging their stuffed animals or parents would keep them home from fighting wars, and I wish it would stop them from killing others in their homes and on the streets. A moving epigram.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Karyn, thank you so much :-) Brooke
