You Never Know
rhyming quatrains in 8/6/8/6146 total reviews
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'You Never Know' is an extremely well-written and hope inducing piece. To be dateless, but not too desperate isn't the way to go. It was a pleasure to review this talented poet's work.
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'You Never Know' is an extremely well-written and hope inducing piece. To be dateless, but not too desperate isn't the way to go. It was a pleasure to review this talented poet's work.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Duchess, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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Brooke, as always you're welcome
:-)the Duchess
Comment from Titan Black
As always, you are on point with the understanding of the child psyche... and that is wonderful, as well as incredible. For, to be one who loves children in such a way, is one who will always be in Gods favor. Keep doing your thing.
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As always, you are on point with the understanding of the child psyche... and that is wonderful, as well as incredible. For, to be one who loves children in such a way, is one who will always be in Gods favor. Keep doing your thing.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you, Titan, for your thoughtful reviews :-) Brooke
Comment from mfowler
I like these philosophical poems of yours with their innocence of wording, yet deep underlying themes of life are explored. Here, you explore two themes as I see it. Firstly, there's that of giving life a go as you never know what might happen; but the other one is that of courage, a courage needed to open one's self to new experiences and grow. They are similar, but on different levels. I loved:
You never know when falling rocks
might turn to stepping stones --
when every hazard's blocked your way,
but then you're not alone.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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I like these philosophical poems of yours with their innocence of wording, yet deep underlying themes of life are explored. Here, you explore two themes as I see it. Firstly, there's that of giving life a go as you never know what might happen; but the other one is that of courage, a courage needed to open one's self to new experiences and grow. They are similar, but on different levels. I loved:
You never know when falling rocks
might turn to stepping stones --
when every hazard's blocked your way,
but then you're not alone.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you, mfowler, for your thoughtful comments :-) brooke
Comment from Bobby Jo
Don't we all close our eyes and miss the possibilities that lie around us, everywhere? We live in a world where we get bogged down. This was an eye opener.
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Don't we all close our eyes and miss the possibilities that lie around us, everywhere? We live in a world where we get bogged down. This was an eye opener.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
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Bobby Jo, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from humpwhistle
In truth, you never know, Brooke.
I really like the line about the falling rocks
turning into stepping stones. That has a really profound kind of real.
My computer crashed like a rock last week, so I'm a bit behind. I'm not sure I care for this new machine. It called spell.
Peace, Lee
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In truth, you never know, Brooke.
I really like the line about the falling rocks
turning into stepping stones. That has a really profound kind of real.
My computer crashed like a rock last week, so I'm a bit behind. I'm not sure I care for this new machine. It called spell.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Lee, thank you, my friend. Sorry about the computer but happy to see you back. It's mighty good to know you didn't get hit by a Mack truck :-) Brooke
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Thanks for the good wish, Brooke. I think it's the Mack truck that's grateful! I'm mighty formidable.
Comment from Hudblack
You never know
Indeed
When the crashing rocks
Might be a stepping stone
Wiping the sweat from my cheeks
Bringing one knee up in front of the other
You are quite right Adewpearl
I love your "never know" perspective
I see it as a humble outlook.
I thank you for that.
Best of days my friend
Sweet things indeed
Shawn
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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You never know
Indeed
When the crashing rocks
Might be a stepping stone
Wiping the sweat from my cheeks
Bringing one knee up in front of the other
You are quite right Adewpearl
I love your "never know" perspective
I see it as a humble outlook.
I thank you for that.
Best of days my friend
Sweet things indeed
Shawn
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, Shawn :-) I appreciate your generous sixth star and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Dom G Robles
I loved this poem. The thoughts flowed freely. The rhymes and rhythms were great. The image was strong. The pattern of the rhyme and rhythm are exceptional. And the picture of the boy depicted the theme pretty well. Congratulations. Dom
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I loved this poem. The thoughts flowed freely. The rhymes and rhythms were great. The image was strong. The pattern of the rhyme and rhythm are exceptional. And the picture of the boy depicted the theme pretty well. Congratulations. Dom
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Dom, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
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You are welcome, Brooke. Dom
Comment from tbacha58
You never know, and never will
if you should close your eyes
to all the possibilities
that dwell in sweet surprise.
Hello Brooke, here comes the gentleman, surprised look, so cute in that shopping bag, allowing you to write a wonderful poem as usual.
A kiss to Sawyer. Hugs Terry xoxo
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You never know, and never will
if you should close your eyes
to all the possibilities
that dwell in sweet surprise.
Hello Brooke, here comes the gentleman, surprised look, so cute in that shopping bag, allowing you to write a wonderful poem as usual.
A kiss to Sawyer. Hugs Terry xoxo
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks so very much, Terry :-) Brooke
Comment from Dawn Munro
LOL - your optimism is only matched by your talent and special way of looking at things, Brooke - this is wonderful, as usual.
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LOL - your optimism is only matched by your talent and special way of looking at things, Brooke - this is wonderful, as usual.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, Dawn :-) sending your good morning smiles :-) brooke
Comment from Janet Foor
An everyday shopping bag is a perfect object for your clever poem Brooke. The possibilities are endless and the thought of a sweet surprise adds to the possibilities. Good rhyme and good use of alliteration.
Well done.
Janet
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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An everyday shopping bag is a perfect object for your clever poem Brooke. The possibilities are endless and the thought of a sweet surprise adds to the possibilities. Good rhyme and good use of alliteration.
Well done.
Janet
Comment Written 13-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Janet, thank you so much :-) Brooke
