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You Never Know

rhyming quatrains in 8/6/8/6

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Comment from IndianaIrish
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I love the positive outlook in the words of your poem, Brooke. As always, your poem with enjambment, great meter, and rhyme is a delight to read. Kids have so much fun with simple, household things, don't they?
Smiles,
Karyn : )

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Karyn, thanks so much :-) Almo,st all of Sawyer's favorite things are of that type despite the fact that he has a playroom jam packed with expensive toys, which he likes too, but the money spent on them wasn't necessary. Currently, the one possession he carries everywhere with him is a set of plastic keys left over from when he was a baby, and old keys of his parents have been added to the key ring. Total cost, a couple of bucks. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from whizpurr ^-^
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Hi there dear Pearly One,
I loved this poem. It is filled with wonderful thoughts and which flow down the page into the heart as smoothly as melted honey runs from a spoon! Your poetry is always so fresh and original. The sweet picture topped the poem off perfectly.
Who couldn't help but smile when looking at that little scamp in a sack! Hugs, Aggie

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Thank you, Aggie. I really appreciate your graciousness and generosity :-) Brooke
Comment from mbagby23
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We don't know what lays ahead. Life can be filled with many surprises. A great expression on what sweet surprises we may get. Fun and enjoyable.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Eternal Muse
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Oh, and this little boy looks happiness personified in this picture! Did his hair get blonder? He is such a handsome darling.

Beautiful rhymes, flow, meter and cadence, as usual, Brooke.

You never know when happiness
might ask you to the dance --
when every suitor's turned away,
but then there's one last chance.

A wonderful uplifting poem which put a smile on my face.

Love, Y.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Thanks so much, Yelena. My hair and his mom's hair was like that when we were young - dirty blonde that got blonder in summer :-) Brooke
Comment from MizKat
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Hi Brooke,

I was wondering how Sawyer's cute little picture went along with your poem. So glad that you wrote it in your author notes. He sure does look happy. Another great poem, my friend.

Kat

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Kat, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from nancyjam
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Great rhyme, strong meter and
a lovely message about life's serendipity
We never know what "sweet surprise"
waits 'round the bend. Nancy

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Nancy, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from DALLAS01
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This is a great reminder that there is always hope though one may not be able to put their finger on it at the moment. Your poem is a strong detriment to always assuming the worse.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Thanks so much, Dallas :-) Brooke
reply by DALLAS01 on 14-Aug-2014
    :.)
Comment from Rose Hearth
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Brooke,
This is a lovely poem and an inspiration to us all. "Happiness personified" is a great description of the photograph. Your message of hope within the poem is subtle, yet undeniable. Thank you.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Rose, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from hifein
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nice admonition to keep your eyes open to all the possibilities. many close their eyes and miss out. watch for the fireflies that spark at night that will create new light, good advice well said also the other senses shouldn't fall asleep either -- and listen for the falling rocks that can be stepping stones. always a pleasure to read you poems. best hi

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    hifein, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from DR DIP
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YOU NEVER KNOW

There are a few things that I REALLY like about this little rhymimng verse.
I LOVE THE repetition if the theme line an wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwfvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve ?? whoops just fell asleep with my finger on the key! lol
so funny

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
    Thanks so much, Dip :-) Brooke