An Epigram for Troubled Times
an epigram156 total reviews
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Brooke,
Precisely! Children are taught to hate. It looks like Sawyer is still sleepy; I'm assuming he's at the breakfast table because of the bowl of bananas. Hey, where's the cereal?
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Hi Brooke,
Precisely! Children are taught to hate. It looks like Sawyer is still sleepy; I'm assuming he's at the breakfast table because of the bowl of bananas. Hey, where's the cereal?
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Lou, thank you so much for your generous sixth star :-) I'm not sure why he was looking so pensive. Sawyer has many many many virtues, but being a good eater is not on that list. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from LoannaLois
I had just read an article on "epigrams", when I saw your poem. This is an all-time favorite of yours for me....and that is saying a lot, believe me. Everything about it screams professionalism and pure description of your subject.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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I had just read an article on "epigrams", when I saw your poem. This is an all-time favorite of yours for me....and that is saying a lot, believe me. Everything about it screams professionalism and pure description of your subject.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Lois, thank you so very much :-) I so appreciate your encouraging comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from Acquired Taste
Brooke, had no idea (until I read your author notes) exactly what was an Epigram. And truthfully, I don't care because this is simply a lovely sentiment and using so few words. (Love the arm/arms play) I think this is one of your best.
Jean
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Brooke, had no idea (until I read your author notes) exactly what was an Epigram. And truthfully, I don't care because this is simply a lovely sentiment and using so few words. (Love the arm/arms play) I think this is one of your best.
Jean
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Thanks so very much, Jean. I so appreciate your supportive comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Brooke,
The epigram form was made for you. You have always such a pithy way of expression, with no wasted words. Add to that a sense of humour and Bingo, another gem. Love the double meaning of "arms".
Reg
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Dear Brooke,
The epigram form was made for you. You have always such a pithy way of expression, with no wasted words. Add to that a sense of humour and Bingo, another gem. Love the double meaning of "arms".
Reg
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Reg, thank you so very much, my friend. :-) Brooke
Comment from Preston McWhorter
Hi, Brooke,;-)
"An Epigram for Troubled Times" precisely meets the 3rd definition of epigram; a short poem dealing concisely with a single subject ending with a ingenious turn.It is a quatrain with good rhyme and rhyme scheme. I am not sure that "instinct" is the proper word to express this sentiment as there are negative so called instincts as to what uses can be made of arms.
Preston
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Hi, Brooke,;-)
"An Epigram for Troubled Times" precisely meets the 3rd definition of epigram; a short poem dealing concisely with a single subject ending with a ingenious turn.It is a quatrain with good rhyme and rhyme scheme. I am not sure that "instinct" is the proper word to express this sentiment as there are negative so called instincts as to what uses can be made of arms.
Preston
Comment Written 22-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Thank you, Preston, for your thoughtful feedback :-) Brooke
Comment from MissMerri
Frankly, I don't see how a short expression of a single thought framed in poetry could possibly be any better than this one. I loved what you said and I greatly admired how you said it. This is super! The darling picture is a perfect illustration too, of course. Thanks for this! I want to save this one.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Frankly, I don't see how a short expression of a single thought framed in poetry could possibly be any better than this one. I loved what you said and I greatly admired how you said it. This is super! The darling picture is a perfect illustration too, of course. Thanks for this! I want to save this one.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Adonna, thank you so very much :-) I truly appreciate your generous and gracious response to this epigram :-) Brooke
Comment from isurp
I really enjoyed this witty epigram as well as this adorable photo of Sawyer. I like the syllable structure of 7-6-7-6. Thanks for sharing this. -Steve
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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I really enjoyed this witty epigram as well as this adorable photo of Sawyer. I like the syllable structure of 7-6-7-6. Thanks for sharing this. -Steve
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Steve, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Charlene0513
To adewpearl,
A well expressed epigram poem that that is thought- provoking and makes us realize that our hands are meant for loving opposed to those that use them for warfare.
Charlene
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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To adewpearl,
A well expressed epigram poem that that is thought- provoking and makes us realize that our hands are meant for loving opposed to those that use them for warfare.
Charlene
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Charlene, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem with a good picture of your grandson. Yes you would think that those who hug more, would hate less, and hurt others less.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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Good poem with a good picture of your grandson. Yes you would think that those who hug more, would hate less, and hurt others less.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
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GWinterwin, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
To this I most certainly say amen. The instinct of children almost always gets it right: arms should be for loving, not for fighting (as Sawyer's picture so poignantly illustrates). Love, Jeanie
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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To this I most certainly say amen. The instinct of children almost always gets it right: arms should be for loving, not for fighting (as Sawyer's picture so poignantly illustrates). Love, Jeanie
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Jeanie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
