Solitude Was Made For One
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Comment from mermaids
I like how in three verses and few words,you show the difference between solitude and the company of two. Love is light that multiplies is a wonderful line that is true and shows the impact of love.
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I like how in three verses and few words,you show the difference between solitude and the company of two. Love is light that multiplies is a wonderful line that is true and shows the impact of love.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Elaine, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
I recently watched both Despicable Me films and thoroughly enjoyed them. I know I'd have loved them as a child, too. You've crafted a clever combination of thoughtful and hopeful poetry here, Brooke. It says to me we can acknowledge melancholy without mulling on it - an important lesson for anyone, I think.
Mike
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I recently watched both Despicable Me films and thoroughly enjoyed them. I know I'd have loved them as a child, too. You've crafted a clever combination of thoughtful and hopeful poetry here, Brooke. It says to me we can acknowledge melancholy without mulling on it - an important lesson for anyone, I think.
Mike
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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He loves the minions - had a minion theme for his second birthday party. The child is extremely empathetic - when a character in the movie is in trouble, he frets over him and calls out reassurances to the screen that everything will be OK :-) Thanks so much, Mike :-) Brooke
Comment from acerisestory
Once again, I love the thoughtful message of yet another of your poems, Brooke!
You've made solid use of metaphors. Your rhyming is perfect, and your enjambment adds to the flow of your words.
Your notes about the exchange between Sawyer and his mom is oh, so sweet. Thank you for sharing. Alana
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Once again, I love the thoughtful message of yet another of your poems, Brooke!
You've made solid use of metaphors. Your rhyming is perfect, and your enjambment adds to the flow of your words.
Your notes about the exchange between Sawyer and his mom is oh, so sweet. Thank you for sharing. Alana
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Alana, thank you so very much for your gracious response to this poem :-) Brooke
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You are welcome, Brooke. Alana
Comment from victor 66
Another great poem, Brooke. My seventeen year old granddaughter just now tousled what's left of my hair and told me she loved me. Didn't tear up, but felt very warm inside. The affection of grandchildren does make getting older easier.
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Another great poem, Brooke. My seventeen year old granddaughter just now tousled what's left of my hair and told me she loved me. Didn't tear up, but felt very warm inside. The affection of grandchildren does make getting older easier.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Victor, thank you so very much :-) What a lovely grand daughter you must have :-) Brooke
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I have four lovely granddaughters and one grandson. I feel very fortunate. You are most welcome, and do take care, Brooke.
Comment from fastdigits
A commentary on true love
written in rhyming quatrains
that takes one down a heart-warming
walk in the warm glow of unadulterated
love.
Well done
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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A commentary on true love
written in rhyming quatrains
that takes one down a heart-warming
walk in the warm glow of unadulterated
love.
Well done
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
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fastdigits, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
I can't look at the picture without smiling. Sawyer's right. She is cute! He's found his charming 'gene'.
I guess in raising a child, there's very little solitude. Love makes up for it
Great rhyming with a steady rhythm. While I might not entirely agree, I can understand how this kind of 'togetherness' might surpass mind. Nice one, Brooke.
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I can't look at the picture without smiling. Sawyer's right. She is cute! He's found his charming 'gene'.
I guess in raising a child, there's very little solitude. Love makes up for it
Great rhyming with a steady rhythm. While I might not entirely agree, I can understand how this kind of 'togetherness' might surpass mind. Nice one, Brooke.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Adrienne, thank you so much :-) As one who lives alone, thousands of miles from my family, I have nothing to recommend for solitude :-) Brooke
Comment from Louise Michelle
Thank you so much for sharing that scenario, Brooke. It is so precious, so darling and, yes, it's making me teary eyed too. What makes it so gosh darn sweet is that Sawyer told Miranda she was cute. A word he's often heard and, so, is paying her a high compliment. Another lovely poem. Hugs, Lou
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Thank you so much for sharing that scenario, Brooke. It is so precious, so darling and, yes, it's making me teary eyed too. What makes it so gosh darn sweet is that Sawyer told Miranda she was cute. A word he's often heard and, so, is paying her a high compliment. Another lovely poem. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Lou. Yep, he knows that word is filled with loving compliments :-) Brooke
Comment from Set in Stone
What a perfect gem of a poem! First of all the rhyme. It adds a lightness to the whole; this isn't heavy reading, it's a lovely, cheerful thought and needs to sound light and airy. Love the series of contrasts, especially rain/sun which does an excellent job of illustrating your point in a concrete way.But the final two lines really clinch the deal. What a great observation. A poem perfect in every way! Way to go.
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What a perfect gem of a poem! First of all the rhyme. It adds a lightness to the whole; this isn't heavy reading, it's a lovely, cheerful thought and needs to sound light and airy. Love the series of contrasts, especially rain/sun which does an excellent job of illustrating your point in a concrete way.But the final two lines really clinch the deal. What a great observation. A poem perfect in every way! Way to go.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
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Thank you so very much, Set in Stone, for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from humpwhistle
And solitude is Mama Celeste Pizza for One.
Solitude is talking to yourself, and making friends with the mailman.
You struck a little chord with me, Brooke.
Poetry is supposed to.
Peace, Lee
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And solitude is Mama Celeste Pizza for One.
Solitude is talking to yourself, and making friends with the mailman.
You struck a little chord with me, Brooke.
Poetry is supposed to.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Lee, thank you, my friend. I see you know the drill :-) When my son and I had a paper route - I drove because it was a big one, he would collect each Saturday, and often I had to wait in the car for 15 minutes because the old widow ladies would plunk him down at their kitchen table and talk his ear off before they'd hand over the money. They too understood solitude :-) Brooke
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Most of the time, though, solitutde suits me.
The rest of the time I commune with all these Looney Tunes characters running around in my head. It's hard to get lonely. Hell, it's hard to be alone.
I had a paper route. I collected more cookies than money.
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The nuns at the Visitation B.V.M. convent loved to feed him :-) Talk about a bunch of women who needed an outlet for their maternal instincts...
Comment from daeneam
Oh... how sweet little Sawyer is... This is one of the days mothers like us should be thankful for our children. We are truly blessed because we have them to love us in return... God bless... c", Mae
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Oh... how sweet little Sawyer is... This is one of the days mothers like us should be thankful for our children. We are truly blessed because we have them to love us in return... God bless... c", Mae
Comment Written 28-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Mae, for your gracious and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
