An Epigram for Troubled Times
an epigram156 total reviews
Comment from Quire's Gal
Awe!!! This is so friggin cute and beautifully penned. Rhythm and rhymes as beyond perfect. I bet you could have won a nanni contest with this. It rolls out like a short breath of fresh air.
Thanks for teaching me what an epigram is. This really speaks volumes with so little words.
Take care, Katherine.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Awe!!! This is so friggin cute and beautifully penned. Rhythm and rhymes as beyond perfect. I bet you could have won a nanni contest with this. It rolls out like a short breath of fresh air.
Thanks for teaching me what an epigram is. This really speaks volumes with so little words.
Take care, Katherine.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Katherine. :-) I so appreciate your encouragement. :-) Brooke
Comment from sweetthanesue
awwww...so cute and true...short and to the point epigram and one of the wisest observations I have seen all year...adorable picture...melt your heart..nice stuff
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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awwww...so cute and true...short and to the point epigram and one of the wisest observations I have seen all year...adorable picture...melt your heart..nice stuff
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Sue, thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous response to this epigram :-) Brooke
Comment from Tonulak
Dear Brooke,
This was a verypoignant and charming epigram. Unfortunately, violence is as big an instinct as hugging, but we can always celebrate that which moves to kindness and affection. Very nicely done--Ted
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Dear Brooke,
This was a verypoignant and charming epigram. Unfortunately, violence is as big an instinct as hugging, but we can always celebrate that which moves to kindness and affection. Very nicely done--Ted
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Ted, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from playinaround
Love the message in this epigram. You really said so much. and it makes perfect sense. Adorable picture as usual. thank you for sharing this wonderful epigram!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Love the message in this epigram. You really said so much. and it makes perfect sense. Adorable picture as usual. thank you for sharing this wonderful epigram!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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playinaround, thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful response to this epigram. Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
I sure wish that more hugging was going on in the world right now. It seems things are unravelling at alarming speed. It's hard to keep up with all the hateful, hurtful things being done by those who can't justify their actions to anyone but themselves.
Arms - unfortunately has a double meaning:
1. Arms - things which are appendages that hang off
our shoulders and those which we use to hug.
2. Arms - things which we take up to harm others.
Great Epigram, Brooke:
He who hugs is not inclined
to arm himself for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
Just a thought to use that double entendre:
He who hugs is not inclined
to use his arms for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
Rose.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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I sure wish that more hugging was going on in the world right now. It seems things are unravelling at alarming speed. It's hard to keep up with all the hateful, hurtful things being done by those who can't justify their actions to anyone but themselves.
Arms - unfortunately has a double meaning:
1. Arms - things which are appendages that hang off
our shoulders and those which we use to hug.
2. Arms - things which we take up to harm others.
Great Epigram, Brooke:
He who hugs is not inclined
to arm himself for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
Just a thought to use that double entendre:
He who hugs is not inclined
to use his arms for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
Rose.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Rose, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Brooke :-)
Comment from Spiritual Echo
When I look at this picture of your child (forget the grandma qualification) I am moved by the commonality we share, not just you and me, but all the people who stretch their arms and words to circle the globe.
At the tips of our fingers words linger. What an amazing woman, writer, philosopher you are!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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When I look at this picture of your child (forget the grandma qualification) I am moved by the commonality we share, not just you and me, but all the people who stretch their arms and words to circle the globe.
At the tips of our fingers words linger. What an amazing woman, writer, philosopher you are!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Spiritual Echo, thank you so very much for your most thoughtful and generous response to this epigram. I'm honored :-) Brooke
Comment from judiverse
What a wonderful thought wrapped up in four lines. I get so upset when I see crowds of men celebrating the death of their supposed enemies and wonder where they find the time to build up such hate. As you write, those who are inclined to hug are less likely to fill hatred and the desire to go to war. Unfortunately some people's instincts aren't inclined toward peace. Your expression is so powerful, and conveyed with wonderful rhyme and flow. This is so great it deserved six stars. judi
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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What a wonderful thought wrapped up in four lines. I get so upset when I see crowds of men celebrating the death of their supposed enemies and wonder where they find the time to build up such hate. As you write, those who are inclined to hug are less likely to fill hatred and the desire to go to war. Unfortunately some people's instincts aren't inclined toward peace. Your expression is so powerful, and conveyed with wonderful rhyme and flow. This is so great it deserved six stars. judi
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Judi, thank you so very much for your insightful comments and generous response to my epigram. I also feel that way when I see people celebrating in a party-like manner for "winning" a violent encounter. Brooke
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You've very welcome. The only explanation I can think of is those people can't see any way but theirs, violent though it may be. If the women were allowed more influence in some of those countries, that might make a difference. judi
Comment from rod007
This was a thoughtful poem. I'd say let's hug and keep hugging as that is a better use for our arms than engaging in the vileness of conflict and war. Well done, Brooke.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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This was a thoughtful poem. I'd say let's hug and keep hugging as that is a better use for our arms than engaging in the vileness of conflict and war. Well done, Brooke.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Rod, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from livelylinda
Brooke: I had not heard of an epigram so you have taught me something this morning. I like this one, especially the play on words about "arms", human and guns. I think this is the saddest picture I've seen of Sawyer, though, and wanted to console him! Nicely written. Linda
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Brooke: I had not heard of an epigram so you have taught me something this morning. I like this one, especially the play on words about "arms", human and guns. I think this is the saddest picture I've seen of Sawyer, though, and wanted to console him! Nicely written. Linda
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Linda, thank you so much :-) I don't think he was being sad, just pensive. He LOVES that dog, so I'm sure he was just a tad tired :-) Brooke
Comment from Just Pete
Love that old "Make love not war" ideal. The poem (epigram) is light and humorous, but the message is certainly valid. Congratulations on your awards. Pete
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Love that old "Make love not war" ideal. The poem (epigram) is light and humorous, but the message is certainly valid. Congratulations on your awards. Pete
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Pete, thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous response to this epigram :-) Brooke
