Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

Beautifully stated with a truly meaningful message, Brooke! It says, in so few words: more hugging (loving) -- less fighting! It is short with nice use of alliteration in hugs/himself and arms/are.

Thanks again for sharing your talent and Sawyer! Alana

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Alana, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This is an adorable photo of an adorable little guy. I think every little one needs to have a stuffed toy of some sort to cuddle into, when needed. I saved my boys and when they started having children of their own, I gave them back their stuffed toys. The each still have them. LOL

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Barbara. Miranda bought this dog several years ago for Nora, who gave it back to her for Sawyer when she got to be a big girl. :-) Brooke

reply by barbara.wilkey on 20-Jul-2014

How precious!!!!!

Comment from gazzagodbod

Excellent

ahh the arms race lol much better use for the Arm-y lol hugs now a hugging battlefield what a nice place that would be love this little piece thanks my friend xxgazzagodbodxx

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Thank you so much, gazza :-) Brooke

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

AMEN! What a fabulous message in this sweet and particularly clever poem - instinct SHOULD play a MUCH bigger role in our lives than it does - society as a whole is messed up!!!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Dawn, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by Dawn Munro on 20-Jul-2014

You're always welcome, Brooke. :)

Comment from granny goes viral

Excellent

Boy oh boy...how appropriate for the times, actually for any times. I fear we have put our arms in one position, holding a gun. I'd rather use my arms for hugging, not mugging.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

granny, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from fastdigits

Excellent

Your picture sets the tone for
this beautiful epigram that
poetically states a message
for the world to head.
Well done

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

fastdigits, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from InterestingRon

Excellent

Hi Brooke,
I think Sawyer, hugging his toy, brings your beautiful poem to life.
Our TV has been showing similar toys, lying in a muddy field, the remains of the aircraft shot down by madmen in the Ukraine.
What next?
Ron x

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Ron, I have seen those pictures too, and my heart is hurting. What is it going to take for everyone to say no to the madness?
Brooke

Comment from chasennov

Excellent

'An Epigram for Troubled Times.' A rather lovely, and subtle way to send a serious message to unsuspecting people, about the condition this world finds itself in. Well done, Brooke.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

Chasennov, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by chasennov on 21-Jul-2014

You are most welcome, Brooke.

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Love this! Such a great pun on arms - arms should be for hugging, not weapons for war. Clever word play and a cute presentation with your adorable Sawyer. Great bouncy beat and fine rhymes make it a good quatrain. Would also work great as a naani.

Very nice alliteration on I and H

Warm Smiles, rd

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014

rd, thank you so much :-) I'm glad the word play works for you :-) Brooke

reply by rama devi on 20-Jul-2014

:-))

Comment from Amsterdam

Exceptional

perfect interpretation of the picture.
I am glad most got it ..
( I looked at others first)
True poetry.
Worth every words worth.

Peace, be with you
am.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Am, thank you so much for your generous response to this epigram
Brooke