I Didn't Stand a Chance
a children's poem in rhyming couplets135 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This is another happy and invigorating poem that focuses on a child's delight as well as the universal notion of laughter that we all recognize.
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This is another happy and invigorating poem that focuses on a child's delight as well as the universal notion of laughter that we all recognize.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Michaelk
Ah laughter the most infectious disease in existence (aside from yawns). Once it is unleashed, there is no stopping it. It spreads like wildfire. And I for one am very happy for that. It's a wonderful to just giggle with your kids or a bunch of co-workers when you couldn't stop even if you wanted to.
A wonderful poem. Just reading it made me smile. Nice rhythm and rhyme combination. Wonderful cadence to it. And best of all, it's just plain fun. :) Thank you for posting this.
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Ah laughter the most infectious disease in existence (aside from yawns). Once it is unleashed, there is no stopping it. It spreads like wildfire. And I for one am very happy for that. It's a wonderful to just giggle with your kids or a bunch of co-workers when you couldn't stop even if you wanted to.
A wonderful poem. Just reading it made me smile. Nice rhythm and rhyme combination. Wonderful cadence to it. And best of all, it's just plain fun. :) Thank you for posting this.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Michaelk, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and generous six stars :-) I'm so glad it made you smile. B rooke
Comment from amahra
Very nice and poetic way of describing the laughter of a child. Beautiful and colorful balls with Sawyer laughing is a fitting choice for this poem. Great job.
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Very nice and poetic way of describing the laughter of a child. Beautiful and colorful balls with Sawyer laughing is a fitting choice for this poem. Great job.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
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amahra, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from thee-name
Good poem. Writing describes someone having fun.
I FELT IT GROW BUT COULDN'T STOP IT
COULDN'T BOP OR DROP OR POP IT
COULDN'T MAKE IT GO AWAY
ONCE IT HAD A MIND TO SAY
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Good poem. Writing describes someone having fun.
I FELT IT GROW BUT COULDN'T STOP IT
COULDN'T BOP OR DROP OR POP IT
COULDN'T MAKE IT GO AWAY
ONCE IT HAD A MIND TO SAY
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
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thee-name, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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THANK YOU!
Comment from ragamuffin
This is such a fun and pleasant piece to read as well as to think about what might've caused the persistent laugh. The piece has a very light and comical feel to it, but also one of innocence and warmth.
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This is such a fun and pleasant piece to read as well as to think about what might've caused the persistent laugh. The piece has a very light and comical feel to it, but also one of innocence and warmth.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
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ragamuffin, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from GeraldS
A perfect poem for a Sunday morning! The theme applies to everybody, not just children. The poem is nicely presented. It didn't make me laugh, but it did put a smile on my face.
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A perfect poem for a Sunday morning! The theme applies to everybody, not just children. The poem is nicely presented. It didn't make me laugh, but it did put a smile on my face.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, Gerald, for your generous and gracious review :-) Brooke
Comment from Eric1
Hi Brooke, this beautifully penned poem put a broad smile on my face, I had to read it through to find out what had got you so wound up!
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Hi Brooke, this beautifully penned poem put a broad smile on my face, I had to read it through to find out what had got you so wound up!
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Eric, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You are welcome Brooke.
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You are welcome Brooke.
Comment from jmdg1954
Hah! Iwas wondering where this was going via the first two stanzas . Couldn't tell, you gave no clues. Then the third arrived and, bingo, you had me snickering as well.
Nicely captured... John
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Hah! Iwas wondering where this was going via the first two stanzas . Couldn't tell, you gave no clues. Then the third arrived and, bingo, you had me snickering as well.
Nicely captured... John
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
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John, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from kiwijenny
Gloriously simply delightful.....I love it and you made me laugh..best contagion ever!!!!
Our grandies were here last night and Gabe and I belly laugh together soooo easily. It makes growing old worth while.
God bless
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Gloriously simply delightful.....I love it and you made me laugh..best contagion ever!!!!
Our grandies were here last night and Gabe and I belly laugh together soooo easily. It makes growing old worth while.
God bless
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Jenny, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem, so glad it made you laugh :-) Brooke
Comment from humpwhistle
I love the infiltration of little minds. The goings-on in there can be fascinating.
I love the bop/drop/pop and chase/scare/shoo lines.
Sawyer certainly can not control this belly wrencher!
Peace, Lee
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I love the infiltration of little minds. The goings-on in there can be fascinating.
I love the bop/drop/pop and chase/scare/shoo lines.
Sawyer certainly can not control this belly wrencher!
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 09-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014
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Thank you, Lee, for your lovely six stars and comments. There are so many times I'd pay a fortune to get into his little mind. For instance, for the first two months of school, he was very very sad to see his momma leave after she dropped him off, some days more upset than others. Then, one Monday a couple of weeks ago, he got all excited when he saw her packing his lunch and nearly dragged her out the door to get to school. Since that day, he is the most enthusiastic person in the world about getting to his class. Just like that, from tears to pulling her out the door. LOL :-) Brooke
