An Epigram for Troubled Times
an epigram156 total reviews
Comment from Glasstruth
Like the clever way you used the word: 'arms' has a double meaning. Also, you've found a rhyme which I overlooked because I got so into the message. Superb! Les
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Like the clever way you used the word: 'arms' has a double meaning. Also, you've found a rhyme which I overlooked because I got so into the message. Superb! Les
Comment Written 21-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Les, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from CR Delport
Ah look at the Cute Little One with his stuffed puppy. That is adorable. Does he have a real puppy? This poem is very well written. You're right, there should be more hugging in the world.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Ah look at the Cute Little One with his stuffed puppy. That is adorable. Does he have a real puppy? This poem is very well written. You're right, there should be more hugging in the world.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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CR, thank you so very much for your generous and thoughtful response to this poem. Nope, no real puppy but two terrific cats :-) Brooke
Comment from ArtGal
Oh Brooke, you always have a good message to most all of your great poetry! I love that Sawyer looks so pensive, and he's using his arms to love, which is what all of us should be doing much more of! That, and helping as many as we can, with our arms while they're still fairly strong. I always enjoy reading, and know where to find you when I return! . . .Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Oh Brooke, you always have a good message to most all of your great poetry! I love that Sawyer looks so pensive, and he's using his arms to love, which is what all of us should be doing much more of! That, and helping as many as we can, with our arms while they're still fairly strong. I always enjoy reading, and know where to find you when I return! . . .Sharon
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Sharon, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
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Once again, you're so very welcome, Brooke.
Comment from Curly Girly
Lovely words, lovely sentiment. If only the world was so simple, but alas it is not. Sawyer looks cute in this picture, and it is refreshing to see such innocence.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Lovely words, lovely sentiment. If only the world was so simple, but alas it is not. Sawyer looks cute in this picture, and it is refreshing to see such innocence.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Curly Girly, thank you so very much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from skye
He who hugs is not inclined
to arm himself for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
If all children were taught to hug, felt loved and accepted, then maybe the world would know peace.
Beautiful message.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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He who hugs is not inclined
to arm himself for war.
Instinct ought to have more say
in what our arms are for.
If all children were taught to hug, felt loved and accepted, then maybe the world would know peace.
Beautiful message.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Skye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from boxergirl
I like your short epigram and its message too. It is hard to be mad at someone who gives you a hug. Nice play on the word arms. Alliteration of h's. 8-)
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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I like your short epigram and its message too. It is hard to be mad at someone who gives you a hug. Nice play on the word arms. Alliteration of h's. 8-)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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boxergirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Righteous Riter
Good use of the of the abcb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming with war/for. Good alliteration with he/hugs...arms/are. I see nothing that I would add, change or take out of this piece. Good work.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Good use of the of the abcb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming with war/for. Good alliteration with he/hugs...arms/are. I see nothing that I would add, change or take out of this piece. Good work.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Righteous Riter, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Victoria K
Your epigram is the true essence of its definition - revealing, clever and succinct.
I love the message that is conveyed; hug more, fight less.
You couldn't have picked a better photo to represent this :)
Victoria
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Your epigram is the true essence of its definition - revealing, clever and succinct.
I love the message that is conveyed; hug more, fight less.
You couldn't have picked a better photo to represent this :)
Victoria
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014
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Victoria, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from sweetwoodjax
that is a good picture, brooke, and now I know what an epigram is. thank you for explaining it. I would rather hug a bear than eat my bananas too, lol. I enjoyed reading it
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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that is a good picture, brooke, and now I know what an epigram is. thank you for explaining it. I would rather hug a bear than eat my bananas too, lol. I enjoyed reading it
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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sweetwoodjax, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from heyjude
Brooke, if only more people used their arms for
hugging instead of picking up weapons to use
against others. Love the picture of Sawyer. Children
can teach us many lessons.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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Brooke, if only more people used their arms for
hugging instead of picking up weapons to use
against others. Love the picture of Sawyer. Children
can teach us many lessons.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2014
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heyjude, thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
