Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Samuel James Nehemiah Hill is one adventurous dude. Another wondrous big mouthful name that's fun to say and fun to read about. Another one of Sawyer's personalities uncovered. Loved the expression on his face - That's true terror. Is Alfred Hitchcock related to your family in any way?

I've often wondered who in the Sam Hill, Sam Hill was - now I know.
Rose.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Rose, for your humor and your review :-) I am one of Hitchcock's biggest fans, if that counts. LOL :-) Brooke

reply by Just2Write on 29-Jul-2014

Hmmm - Yes, being a fan of his is showing in the delight of fright on Sawyer's little face. Discovery sometimes can scare the pants off you. I read an interview with Hitchcock many years ago. They asked him what suspense is and where it comes from - He said it was in human nature - This is not a direct quote - but he said something similar:
"When a loving nurturing mother looks into her baby's face and says BOO! What makes them do that? That's what I'm going for - the BOO!"
Rose.

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Brooke: great, fun poem for your Sawyer collection. It had me smiling and giggling like a little kid, much like Sawyer in this picture. You are such a wonderful grandma! Linda

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Linda, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Samuel is quite the guy - he must be God's right hand man (second in line to Jesus:) Fun children's poem Brooke.
Teresa

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Teresa, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Brooke please tell me you are getting these published...little kids love a hero that empowers them,,,,,Samuel Hill is just that....I can see my preschool kids loving this
God bless

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

thanks so much, Jenny - publishing is my next big project :-) Brooke

reply by kiwijenny on 29-Jul-2014

Me too but I'd rather write...I am getting quite frustrated

Try authorspublish.com it is a free to subscribe site to help get us published
And hope@fundsforwriters.com
All the best.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is so imaginative and fun! Great images
throughout that would appeal to children.
Strong meter and rhythm appropriate to subject.
Another poem that should be published IMHO!
Nancy

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Thank you so much for your encouragement, Nancy :-) Brooke

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is an amusing little piece of poetic art! i like the tone of the poem! seems like samuel got to do every crazy thing.
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

rebekka, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from abbasjoy

Exceptional

I love this beautiful child's musing about these imaginary characters tamed by the legendary Samuel Hill.
The pictures that these lines evoke are typical of what a child would have in their imaginary arsenal, and the photo of Sawyer, compliments the writing perfectly.
The rhyming scheme and meter moves the poem along.
Well done.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous response to this poem, abbasjoy :-) Brooke

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Brooke - Took me a bit to find Cutie Pie in amongst that dinosaur:) His face so expressive in this one. LOL
Nice strong children's poem. Again you use great word choices suitable for kids, and their ability to get into the lyrical part of reading a story. Nicely done with your skill this is a breeze to read.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Maureen :-) This exhibit is only at the convention center in Pasadena for a couple of months - Sawyer likes it so much that they've been there twice and intend to return once more before it moves on to some other city :-) Brooke

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

The poet shows good rhyming skills
The poet writes consistent varied rhyme combinations
the poet loves her grandson
The poet writes how she feels in a style she obviouisly likes very much

The reviewer dare not suggest any changes
The reviewer Sees this as another one for the poets prospective children's book

The poet and the reviewer agree to disagree

everyone is happy

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Thanks, Dip, for the review :-) Brooke

Comment from daeneam

Exceptional

I love to read this poem aloud... The rhymes are enjoyable plus the legend is informative... Children will love reading this too. Good work, Brooke! c", Mae

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014

Mae, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke