Comment from Linda England Bonam

Excellent

Very nicely done, Brooke. I am going to try one of
these poems one day when I get brave! I always enjoy
reading them, but have never tried one before.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

Linda, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from onebrit

Excellent

Glorious artwork, it's a wonderful storm. I love how you have taken something as huge and overwhelming like a storm, and honed in on the tiniest part of it, the starfish. Well written

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

onebrit, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

A very engaging Rispetto poem which captures the power of the sea and the fear of the creatures at its mercy.
The rhyme scheme is perfect and the image suits the might and power of the sea as it vents anger on the shore.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

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

Comment from Charlieboy123

Excellent

Lighthouse
lighthouse shine so bright
shine in the darkest blue sea
shine across the darkest of nights
shine across the ragging waves

Lighthouse keep on shining oh so bright
On this cold windy night would you share a cup of tea with me?

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

Charlieboy, thank you for your poetic response to my poem. Brooke

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

This is a little unusual for you - a 'no fair' fight between a raging storm and a harmless little starfish!

The personification of the two combatants Ican we call the starfish a combatant?) adds interest, especially with the direct speech in the first stanza.

Rhyme and meter spot on.

Steve

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

Steve, thank you :-) yep, little about nature turns out to be "fair" :-) Brooke

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

The power of the sea and the rage of wind in a storm against the shore is awe inspiring to say the least. I think your rispetto captures it well.

Patrick

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

Thank you, Patrick, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

A great poetic description of a storm raging and while the poor starfish cowers in fear at it's fury. As always, the storm blows itself out and calm once more reigns, but too late for the starfish.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

WardHays, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

It is a magnificent painting of a raging storm. Excellent rispetto form poem.
Very nice rhyme, alliteration and personification of the Storm and the Starfish. Very well done Brooke.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

Janet, thank you so much for your generous and gracious response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Zinnia48

Excellent

I absolutely adore storms, Brooke, and this does homage to the intense energy that they sometimes have. I also love the calm after the storm, which is also beautifully expressed. Thanks. Caroline

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2014

Caroline, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from sandstaf

Exceptional

Life expressing its desire for release and its attachement to living. Your poetry is excellent and very expressive. I see from your bio that you like to write in the classic poetic forms. I don't know alot about that , but I am learning each time I read one of your poems.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, sandstaf, for your thoughtful and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke