An Epigram for Troubled Times
an epigram156 total reviews
Comment from TOMORAL
Loved the poem and the picture. He who hugs IS NOT inclined to arm himself for war. If only the world could read this and take note. Lovely poem and Sawyer is a fine role model.
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Loved the poem and the picture. He who hugs IS NOT inclined to arm himself for war. If only the world could read this and take note. Lovely poem and Sawyer is a fine role model.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Tomoral, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from royowen
A very clever twist on words Brooke, great little poem it's a small pearler! I guess it's true people who hug they're not likely to go to war...willingly, people who love peace! Nice abcb rhymingBlessings, Roy.
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A very clever twist on words Brooke, great little poem it's a small pearler! I guess it's true people who hug they're not likely to go to war...willingly, people who love peace! Nice abcb rhymingBlessings, Roy.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Roy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Sasha
Well, I have already broken my new rule. NO 6's on Sundays...gotta save some for the rest of the week. This is so precious, clever, and says so much in so few words. Absolutely superb work with this one. Definitely a 6 as far as I am concerned.
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Well, I have already broken my new rule. NO 6's on Sundays...gotta save some for the rest of the week. This is so precious, clever, and says so much in so few words. Absolutely superb work with this one. Definitely a 6 as far as I am concerned.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Thanks so very much, Valerie :-) I'm touched by your breaking your self-imposed rule for me :-) Brooke
Comment from Pili Pubul
Excellent epigram with powerful message, our leaders should be
hugging each other and talk logic instead of sending the young to fight.
Delicious picture of Sawyer by Miranda . Pili
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Excellent epigram with powerful message, our leaders should be
hugging each other and talk logic instead of sending the young to fight.
Delicious picture of Sawyer by Miranda . Pili
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Pili, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You very welcome. Pili
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Brooke - Very good epigram - four good lines with much meaning. Good use of homonym in the word 'arms'. Is Sawyer in a 'vacant and pensive mood' or does he just not line bananas? LOL. Kind Regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Hi Brooke - Very good epigram - four good lines with much meaning. Good use of homonym in the word 'arms'. Is Sawyer in a 'vacant and pensive mood' or does he just not line bananas? LOL. Kind Regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Dorothy, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from robina1978
Lovely photo and always. It is no doubt funny, and short. There is quite a lot of truth in it as well. Congratulations on your prize for the ABCD. Are you not going to teach anymore?
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Lovely photo and always. It is no doubt funny, and short. There is quite a lot of truth in it as well. Congratulations on your prize for the ABCD. Are you not going to teach anymore?
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Ine :-) Yes, I'm still teaching. I just need to list my next session of courses in the next day or two :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Hugging is far better than killing. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. Great imagery.
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Hugging is far better than killing. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. Great imagery.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Eternal Muse
A thought-provoking poem, Brooke, and our dear Sawyer looks like a thinker on this one, hugging his toy. I like his serious brown eye which is fixed on eternity (smile), pondering things.
The last two lines are memorable, and stay with the reader.
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A thought-provoking poem, Brooke, and our dear Sawyer looks like a thinker on this one, hugging his toy. I like his serious brown eye which is fixed on eternity (smile), pondering things.
The last two lines are memorable, and stay with the reader.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Yelena, thank you so much, my friend. Yep, he does have his contemplative side, and I love it when it shows up in his expressions :-) Brooke
Comment from Auroraboreal800
This is a very moving piece, with a fantastic use of rhyme and metaphor. Very clever comparison. Love this picture of Sawyer!
Great job Brooke!
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This is a very moving piece, with a fantastic use of rhyme and metaphor. Very clever comparison. Love this picture of Sawyer!
Great job Brooke!
:)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
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Aurora, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Winslow
Dear Brooke,
Arms should be for hugging as you say and not to harm other people. For war is terrible and it results in maiming of the peoples' spirit.
Warm regards,
Winslow
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Dear Brooke,
Arms should be for hugging as you say and not to harm other people. For war is terrible and it results in maiming of the peoples' spirit.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Winslow, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
