What's Ordinary?
philosophy for children148 total reviews
Comment from Christine B.
Really a masterpiece. Too much that is perfectly capable of being considered extraordinary becomes routine and tragically deemed ordinary. Children can be like sponges, soaking in everything supremely, not underestimating simplicity. The wonder and amazement are admirable. I absolutely love what you've done here, granting such meaning to what innocence sees. Beautifully philosophical!
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Really a masterpiece. Too much that is perfectly capable of being considered extraordinary becomes routine and tragically deemed ordinary. Children can be like sponges, soaking in everything supremely, not underestimating simplicity. The wonder and amazement are admirable. I absolutely love what you've done here, granting such meaning to what innocence sees. Beautifully philosophical!
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Christine, thank you so much for your encouraging comments and generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
It is always a good thing to have special fun days and to discover new mysteries in your life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
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It is always a good thing to have special fun days and to discover new mysteries in your life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Trybuck
Nothing ordinary about life
Not even a husband and wife
Especially when they remain
Together with no pain
And the little ones are a joy
Even while being somewhat coy
No, there's nothing ordinary about life
Very well done, Buck
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Nothing ordinary about life
Not even a husband and wife
Especially when they remain
Together with no pain
And the little ones are a joy
Even while being somewhat coy
No, there's nothing ordinary about life
Very well done, Buck
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Buck, thank you so very much, my generous poet friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Brooke
This is one of your best, a super poem about the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.
You bring the reader right in, asking questions in each verse except the last where you explain how there really isn't a difference between ordinary and extraordinary.
I think exciting becomes ho-hum because we see it every day. We get used to things... so much so that we begin to overlook them. We take them for granted. We become unthankful.
Our cottage at the Washdemoak is a wonderful spot. We appreciate the quietness, the lapping waves on our very own beach, the deer, wood trails, loons, sail boats. But perhaps we take them for granted. Recently, I allowed a group of girls from our church (mostly) to have a bachelorette party up there. Allison Duffy was getting married, and six girls had a great night planned for her. One girl from Moncton couldn't believe how wonderful the place was. She went on and on about it as she gazed across the lake. We started a campfire for them before we left (Luke & I). They had a wonderful time.
I like the way you have something good to say about every single thing... the worm tills the soil, weeds are beautiful, the grass makes a carpet for our feet, the moon makes waves dance, tall trees and robins reach the sky.
It's peculiar... yesterday, I was watching a TV program about aliens. Are they totally uninterested in us, as we might be uninterested in ants? Let's hope they find some beauty in us, and not just our planet. But when they see how we treat it, they may be disgusted. Gaza looks much like Europe at the end of World War II. It's sad.
Anyhow, you're right... a happy family is surely not ordinary.
My favourite lines,
"What's ordinary in a worm,
who tills the soil with every squirm?"
and,
"What's ordinary in the moon,
who makes waves dance without a tune?"
Nicely penned!
your fan,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Hi Brooke
This is one of your best, a super poem about the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.
You bring the reader right in, asking questions in each verse except the last where you explain how there really isn't a difference between ordinary and extraordinary.
I think exciting becomes ho-hum because we see it every day. We get used to things... so much so that we begin to overlook them. We take them for granted. We become unthankful.
Our cottage at the Washdemoak is a wonderful spot. We appreciate the quietness, the lapping waves on our very own beach, the deer, wood trails, loons, sail boats. But perhaps we take them for granted. Recently, I allowed a group of girls from our church (mostly) to have a bachelorette party up there. Allison Duffy was getting married, and six girls had a great night planned for her. One girl from Moncton couldn't believe how wonderful the place was. She went on and on about it as she gazed across the lake. We started a campfire for them before we left (Luke & I). They had a wonderful time.
I like the way you have something good to say about every single thing... the worm tills the soil, weeds are beautiful, the grass makes a carpet for our feet, the moon makes waves dance, tall trees and robins reach the sky.
It's peculiar... yesterday, I was watching a TV program about aliens. Are they totally uninterested in us, as we might be uninterested in ants? Let's hope they find some beauty in us, and not just our planet. But when they see how we treat it, they may be disgusted. Gaza looks much like Europe at the end of World War II. It's sad.
Anyhow, you're right... a happy family is surely not ordinary.
My favourite lines,
"What's ordinary in a worm,
who tills the soil with every squirm?"
and,
"What's ordinary in the moon,
who makes waves dance without a tune?"
Nicely penned!
your fan,
Kimbob
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Kimbob, thank you so much, my generous friend. Just a couple days ago I commented to Miranda that Gaza looks like cities in Europe after the blitz hit them. I so appreciate how much you relate to what I write and how generous you are to share your own experiences with me :-) Brooke
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Brooke,
What you say is so true. We get so wrapped up in our world that one begins to think daily living is ordinary or mundane. Then we look back & wish we would have been more attentive, appreciative.
Great message in this one.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Hi Brooke,
What you say is so true. We get so wrapped up in our world that one begins to think daily living is ordinary or mundane. Then we look back & wish we would have been more attentive, appreciative.
Great message in this one.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Jax, thank you so much for your insightful reading of this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from GWHARGIS
There is nothing ordinary about how your daughter and son and in law are raising that little boy. They are taking time and enjoying him and I can tell from the photos you post that he is richer for it. Great poem that shows the tiny and mundane are often mysteries to be discovered. Great poem.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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There is nothing ordinary about how your daughter and son and in law are raising that little boy. They are taking time and enjoying him and I can tell from the photos you post that he is richer for it. Great poem that shows the tiny and mundane are often mysteries to be discovered. Great poem.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Gretchen, thank you so very much for your lovely comments and generous sixth star :-) I do find them a most extraordinary family :-) Brooke
Comment from Nosha17
And, especially through the eyes of a child, as you wrote in your poem, there is nothing ordinary about anything, it is all quite miraculous. Lovely flow and great rhyming make it thoroughly enjoyable. What a lovely family picture, that you can treasure. Faye
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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And, especially through the eyes of a child, as you wrote in your poem, there is nothing ordinary about anything, it is all quite miraculous. Lovely flow and great rhyming make it thoroughly enjoyable. What a lovely family picture, that you can treasure. Faye
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Faye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Pili Pubul
Extraordinary poem about the extraordinary gifts of nature, ordinary
and taken for granted when we don't take the time to think , see
and marvel . Love the style, subject and delightful picture of a happy family.
Smiling, Pili.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Extraordinary poem about the extraordinary gifts of nature, ordinary
and taken for granted when we don't take the time to think , see
and marvel . Love the style, subject and delightful picture of a happy family.
Smiling, Pili.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Pili, thank you so very much, my generous and thoughtful friend :-) Brooke
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You are so welcome and treasured, Pili
Comment from Pyrrho
What's ordinary in rhyme,
Which Brooke keeps writing all the time?
I ask this question big time --
What's ordinary in a rhyme?
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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What's ordinary in rhyme,
Which Brooke keeps writing all the time?
I ask this question big time --
What's ordinary in a rhyme?
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, Pyrrho :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is a most wise poem, my friend, and I love it. There is so much around us we tae for granted, and you're right - nothing ordinary about those things.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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This is a most wise poem, my friend, and I love it. There is so much around us we tae for granted, and you're right - nothing ordinary about those things.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014
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Dawn, thank you so much for your insight and your generosity :-) Brooke
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You are welcome.
