Comment from Debra White

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Hi Brooke :) this is a message I never tire of delivering to my kids. Loved your delivery! Nice alliteration and meter, would make a cool slogan for motivating children. Love the photo of your little climber :) kindest regards as always, Debra :)

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

Comment from MissMerri

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I love how you incorporate life truths into your clever rhymes. This is adorable... and obviously nothing is going to hold that young man back from success. Who needs Superman? Though short, this poem is packed with goodies. I really enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Adonna :-) Brooke

Comment from Domino 2

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When I was a kid, I climbed everything in site, Brooke - and I had a few falls and hospital stitch-ups for my trouble, after one fall out of a tree and another from the top of a slide - but it didn't deter me.

Nowadays, I get dizzy if I stand on a matchstick. :-)

Fun write and picture to infer 'one step at a time to success and achievement.

Best wishes, Ray xx

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Ray, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from gypsycaravan

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There's that cutie pie again. Are you going to compile all these poems about him along with the photos in a book to present to him someday? Would be a lovely HS graduation gift or wedding gift. Some day, he can read them all to his children. Good message in this one for him and all the readers---hard work reaps rewards one rung at a time.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

Comment from Dean Kuch

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Yeah, I never did take much stock when it came to getting much needed help from others either, Superman or otherwise.

If you're gonna' do it, then you're on your own.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Dean - some people are still waiting for Superman to appear :-) Brooke

reply by Dean Kuch on 01-Oct-2014

I don't think there are any more super heroes left today, Brooke.

My pleasure, as always.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

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The little monkey! Typical kid when it comes to energy. I notice how his face is losing his baby features and lengthening in that picture with the sucker. Your poem is so true Brooke. One day at a time, one step at a time nice and easy does it, always. Have a great day! Nancy

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Nancy, thank you so much :-) Yep, every day he looks more like kid, less like a baby :-) Brooke

Comment from poetbear

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Please enlarge this and send this to the NEA!
Parents and educators alike will love this.
Can I please enlarge it and send it to the UFT( United Federation of Teachers in NYC?
They should make sure it goes to every single classroom.
Love it!!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

Maddie, thank you so much :-) Sure, send it along with my name :-) Brooke

reply by poetbear on 01-Oct-2014

I sure will.
Let me work on getting it enlarged.
I will let you know.

Comment from mauial

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We are often inspired to write by what we see and experience and this is to me definitely inspired by your grandson's climbing here. Love the message of the poem.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2014

mauial, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Pili Pubul

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That is so true... I am sure Sawyer is learning that very well .
Delightful litlle life lesson. Miranda's photography as always
precious. I hope he made it to the top. Pili

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014

Comment from IndianaIrish

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What a great message for us all, Brooke, and I enjoyed this wonderful poem very much. We want to reach our goals as fast as we can, forgetting one step at a time is always safer and more productive. Love your guy's cute little feet.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2014