Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Such a beautiful and bright poem about sunbeams. I love the feel of them shining on my. Thanks for sharing another lovely Sawyer poem, my friend. He sure brightens my life~Debbie

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Debbie, thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

Oh, Brooke, he can't be! How old is he now? I know time flies but this is ridiculous, just yesterday he was learning to walk! Your poem is brilliant, and the photo is delightful. I love poems about sunbeams, Giddy

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Giddy - he's only 28 months - they start them young nowadays. He'll be the only one in his class of ten who is potty trained. LOL I can just imagine what a teacher's lesson plan is for a bunch of squirmy toddlers :-) Brooke

Comment from DSMalott

Excellent

Again, a great poem.

Rhyming and structure gave the narrative such a smooth sense of cadence.

Such a simple concept conveyed in strong imagery with the 2nd and 4th lines consistently matching sounds.

Really enjoy this.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

DS, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

I remember what Miranda went through to birth this bairn. Now he is off to school (hope the teacher has a crash-helmet.) Enjoyed your poem for Sawyer and other children. Loved the perfect photograph of a handsome young man. Well done nana.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Kay, thanks so much - I think the teacher and the assistant teacher have to be pretty special ladies to take on ten kids in the 28 month range. Sawyer is the only one who is potty trained! There is one challenging job. LOL :-) Brooke

Comment from Alan K Pease

Exceptional

I look into the eyes of my three grandchildren to find this light in their own eyes and the smile is mine. Jack the eldest also starts school this Fall.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Alan, for your generous sixth star and thoughtful comments :-) I hope your grandson and mine both love school :-) Brooke

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

Lovely poem. I enjoyed this one very much. Yes, it is really hard to believe Sawyer is going to school already...it seems like he was just born a few weeks ago.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Valerie :-) You should see him do things like ride a scooter - then he seems like he's five! :-) Brooke

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

Terrific new photo of Sawyer with his tongue peeking out. Lovely poem for anyone, but I think of a grandparent and their grandchild. What parent wouldn't love something like this to frame and put in the kid's room. Lovely Brooke ..Jean

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Jean - as much as I love the smiling portraits, I always have an even softer spot for all the funnier expressions like that one :-) Brooke

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

What a joyful poem you have penned with your grandson in mind. I feel the same way about my grandchildren. Equating the sun shine with the eyes and smile of a loved one is so pleasing a thought. Your poem flows smoothly and the rhyme is flawless, as usual. The imagery left me with a smile. Blessings to you, Linda

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Linda, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

This is another cute, fun poem for children. It even has a lesson in astronomy. That is, if you have our correct millage from the sun, which I assume you do. An enjoyable piece of poetry.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, WardHays - yep, I looked it up and then rounded it off a little :-) Brooke

Comment from vfbryant

Exceptional

Ohh...the last line was a sweet surprise! I was following the delightful imagery as the stray sunbeam was described, trying to guess what this escaped beam might be, and the ending was just perfect. Thank you for another fun romp.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

Vfbryant, thank you so much for your gracious comments and generous review :-) Brooke