Ten Dandelions
a counting poem for children126 total reviews
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a very interesting take on the ten little Indians story that the author has created with this piece of writing. I liked this a lot. You are a talented writer.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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This is a very interesting take on the ten little Indians story that the author has created with this piece of writing. I liked this a lot. You are a talented writer.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Tomes, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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It was a great read. Thank you.
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi Brooke,
Nice play on the theme of 'ten green bottles' and I enjoyed reading through it. Found myself singing it actually ...
Patrick
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Hi Brooke,
Nice play on the theme of 'ten green bottles' and I enjoyed reading through it. Found myself singing it actually ...
Patrick
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Thank you, Patrick, for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
Ah, I must be retrogressing because
I find myself enchanted reading your
tales that bring back childhood days,
and make one wish that you were around
to spread your tales when I was growing
up.
Well done
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Ah, I must be retrogressing because
I find myself enchanted reading your
tales that bring back childhood days,
and make one wish that you were around
to spread your tales when I was growing
up.
Well done
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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thanks so much, fastdigits, for your generous sixth star - if you think you're retrogressing, imagine what that says about me, the one doing the writing! LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from Idamarty
Hello Brooke,
This is so beautiful. On the one hand it could be read to a child and they would take it as a great nursery rhyme. It would help with the counting backwards and it is also very visual. On the other hand, an adult reading this comes away with the understanding of how mother nature ensures that the circle of life continues. There is much wisdom in your words and I thank you for sharing...blessings.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Hello Brooke,
This is so beautiful. On the one hand it could be read to a child and they would take it as a great nursery rhyme. It would help with the counting backwards and it is also very visual. On the other hand, an adult reading this comes away with the understanding of how mother nature ensures that the circle of life continues. There is much wisdom in your words and I thank you for sharing...blessings.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Ida, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from Janet Foor
A lovely photograph of the delightful yellow flower. I never see a dandelion these days but I think of you.
Great abcb rhyming. Wonderful counting poem for children.
As always, a joy to read.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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A lovely photograph of the delightful yellow flower. I never see a dandelion these days but I think of you.
Great abcb rhyming. Wonderful counting poem for children.
As always, a joy to read.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Janet, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from DR DIP
Just a question Brooke? Do jays eat dandelions? or are we pulling a long bow here in the name of rhyme? lol
the 10 green bottles/ten little Indian poem, an old favourite at Chrissy time I bet.
great for ADEWPEARLERS, your kiddies book hey?
dip
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Just a question Brooke? Do jays eat dandelions? or are we pulling a long bow here in the name of rhyme? lol
the 10 green bottles/ten little Indian poem, an old favourite at Chrissy time I bet.
great for ADEWPEARLERS, your kiddies book hey?
dip
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Thank you, dip. When composing I Google information and actually Googled the question, do jays eat flowers? I learned that they are omnivorous and eat plants as well as insects though there was no specific mention of dandelions. I figured I could take the liberty of making that guess. :-) Brooke
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fair enough
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Brooke,
Your personification made me feel sorry for the last dandelion - almost evoked a boo-hoo. Alas, we have a happy ending and know that more of them will take root and flourish.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Hi Brooke,
Your personification made me feel sorry for the last dandelion - almost evoked a boo-hoo. Alas, we have a happy ending and know that more of them will take root and flourish.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Lou :-) Brooke
Comment from Sanku
A lovely counting poem for children,Brooke.I enjoyed reading it.And the little idea rolling off from each one and with the last a message that one small flower can do so much.one by one each of them perished due to human,animal and fairy interventions and natural reasons-lack of shade ,too much of sun etc. Theory of natural selection is strongly seen here .The best survives to perpetuate.Thanks for posting
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A lovely counting poem for children,Brooke.I enjoyed reading it.And the little idea rolling off from each one and with the last a message that one small flower can do so much.one by one each of them perished due to human,animal and fairy interventions and natural reasons-lack of shade ,too much of sun etc. Theory of natural selection is strongly seen here .The best survives to perpetuate.Thanks for posting
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
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Sanku, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from flylikeaneagle
31 July 2014
Adewpearl: Amazing thoughts about the dandelions, small yellow flowers of joy. I like how you used animals, fairies, hummingbirds and worry while painting in your story. A full circle of life with situations is shown in your bloom. I can see why you are recognized writer, you have a passion of expression. Thanks too for being an expert with commas. I am learning from you precious Brooke. You are a terrific inspiration for me!
flylikeaneagle
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31 July 2014
Adewpearl: Amazing thoughts about the dandelions, small yellow flowers of joy. I like how you used animals, fairies, hummingbirds and worry while painting in your story. A full circle of life with situations is shown in your bloom. I can see why you are recognized writer, you have a passion of expression. Thanks too for being an expert with commas. I am learning from you precious Brooke. You are a terrific inspiration for me!
flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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flylikeaneagle, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Genya
I love poems for children. I could see me sat telling this to a group of youngsters or putting it to music and turning it into a counting song. Just loved this. Very well written. Glad you chose dandelions as we hear loads of poems about roses, lilies, daffodils, etc. but l think this is the first one l have heard about the good old dandelion except of course for the popular dandelion clock. Just love the way this ended as it meant a new beginning for the little dandelions. Loved it. Genya
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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I love poems for children. I could see me sat telling this to a group of youngsters or putting it to music and turning it into a counting song. Just loved this. Very well written. Glad you chose dandelions as we hear loads of poems about roses, lilies, daffodils, etc. but l think this is the first one l have heard about the good old dandelion except of course for the popular dandelion clock. Just love the way this ended as it meant a new beginning for the little dandelions. Loved it. Genya
Comment Written 31-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Genya, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
