Jehosephat Smith & His Sidekick Bill
a story poem in rhyming couplets115 total reviews
Comment from Robert Lee Brown
Brooke, this is great. I read it several times and laughed my way through each read. Some Side Kicks can hold us back and waste our dreams. Thus, Side Kicks should be carefully selected. I loved he story in rhyme as only you can do it so artistically. Another addition to Sawyer's book. Thanks for sharing. Bob
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Brooke, this is great. I read it several times and laughed my way through each read. Some Side Kicks can hold us back and waste our dreams. Thus, Side Kicks should be carefully selected. I loved he story in rhyme as only you can do it so artistically. Another addition to Sawyer's book. Thanks for sharing. Bob
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Bob, thanks so much, my friend. I'm thrilled you got a kick out of this :-) Brooke
Comment from mermaids
This is a fun children's tale,I like the idea of a cat as a sidekick who doesn't want to see much action. Your flow of lines makes this a fun poem for children to read out loud and I can also see this poem as a children's book with illustrations.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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This is a fun children's tale,I like the idea of a cat as a sidekick who doesn't want to see much action. Your flow of lines makes this a fun poem for children to read out loud and I can also see this poem as a children's book with illustrations.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Elaine, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Hi Brooke, I have to tell you she gets such joy at reading these poems with "Cutie Pie" We both enjoyed this one, we used to do the same with our cats too.
She says " as always your poems are skilled and a delight to read my friend."
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Hi Brooke, I have to tell you she gets such joy at reading these poems with "Cutie Pie" We both enjoyed this one, we used to do the same with our cats too.
She says " as always your poems are skilled and a delight to read my friend."
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Thank you, the pair of you :-) Cutie Pie's parents have departed town for four days on a business outing, so there will be no new pictures of him for days unless I use some old ones. I sure don't know what I'm going to do!! Brooke
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I read this to her and she said "ah, no" I think she must feel the same.:-)
I'm trying to slow her down....only a little review time:-)
she said "you're so strict" then we laughed.
Physio work today, she must pace herself, like a snail. LOL
Zoots
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Comment from catch22
Hi Brooke, what an adorable little epic of children's poetry. Jo's big dreams were tempered by his choice of sidekick, much like many adult relatipnships. We compromise our selfish dreams for those we love. Great rhythm in this write. Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Hi Brooke, what an adorable little epic of children's poetry. Jo's big dreams were tempered by his choice of sidekick, much like many adult relatipnships. We compromise our selfish dreams for those we love. Great rhythm in this write. Well done.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Gail, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from mfowler
Charming tale of two cats. One was the best of cats. One was the worst of cats. (Did Dickens say that?) One was quixotic, the other narcoleptic. One was hopeful, the other a dope-full of sandman sand. Loved the story, the moral of hanging out with a sidekick on his side, and the eventual achievement of nothing through sloth. There's life lessons to be learned from this tail.
Great fun all round, Brooke.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Charming tale of two cats. One was the best of cats. One was the worst of cats. (Did Dickens say that?) One was quixotic, the other narcoleptic. One was hopeful, the other a dope-full of sandman sand. Loved the story, the moral of hanging out with a sidekick on his side, and the eventual achievement of nothing through sloth. There's life lessons to be learned from this tail.
Great fun all round, Brooke.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Thanks for your review, Mark :-) Only Bill is a cat :-) Brooke
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Oh my goodness. Once I started being funny (so I thought) I completely forgot what I read in teh first verse. Sorry, Brooke. You are too good a poet for me to treat so lightly. Actually, that applies to everyone. Sorry.
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I think I'll manage to forgive you LOL
Comment from bhogg
I love how you share your beautiful grandchild with all of us. Thank you for reminding me to hunt up the cat who visits with us and put him out. He is much more in to sleeping than adventure as well. Always warm regards, Bill
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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I love how you share your beautiful grandchild with all of us. Thank you for reminding me to hunt up the cat who visits with us and put him out. He is much more in to sleeping than adventure as well. Always warm regards, Bill
Comment Written 12-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Bill, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Connie C
What a cute story, Brooke about a cat that refuses to help Jo slay dragons and rescue damsels in distress. Reminds me of our cat Callie who sleeps away most of the day. As always, your poem just floats right along with a great little story, wonderful rhythm, and perfect rhyme. Little Sawyer is getting to be such a big boy and cuter than ever.
Connie
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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What a cute story, Brooke about a cat that refuses to help Jo slay dragons and rescue damsels in distress. Reminds me of our cat Callie who sleeps away most of the day. As always, your poem just floats right along with a great little story, wonderful rhythm, and perfect rhyme. Little Sawyer is getting to be such a big boy and cuter than ever.
Connie
Comment Written 12-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, Connie :-) Brooke
Comment from Matoshka
What a precious story, and I love the name of Sawyers cat. I could visualize the story and see Sawyer and Potato as the stars. I loved it, Brooke. What a blessing to read. I smiled all the way through. Blessings
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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What a precious story, and I love the name of Sawyers cat. I could visualize the story and see Sawyer and Potato as the stars. I loved it, Brooke. What a blessing to read. I smiled all the way through. Blessings
Comment Written 12-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Matoshka, thank you so much, my generous friend. Sawyer and Potato are the perfect pair :-) Brooke
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So very welcome, Brooke. I agree, they are the perfect pair. They must give you loads of love. Blessings
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Brooke,
PH-fat! Say I... just a magic little story wrapped up in beautiful meter and rhyme... just makes you want to return to the adventure in childhood doesn't it?
Always a true pleasure to have the chance to read your wonderful poetry... it always has a way of leaving a very warm and fuzzy feeling with an added smile... now that's magic!
With our thoughts we create,
adventurous endeavors,
James xx
******Stars!!!!!!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Hi Brooke,
PH-fat! Say I... just a magic little story wrapped up in beautiful meter and rhyme... just makes you want to return to the adventure in childhood doesn't it?
Always a true pleasure to have the chance to read your wonderful poetry... it always has a way of leaving a very warm and fuzzy feeling with an added smile... now that's magic!
With our thoughts we create,
adventurous endeavors,
James xx
******Stars!!!!!!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, James :- ) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
Good use of rhymed couplets
Good use of alliteration--stretches /sand,buildings /burning
bravest /brave, needed /nap
Another excellent composition for children
Love the picture of Sawyer with his cat
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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Good use of rhymed couplets
Good use of alliteration--stretches /sand,buildings /burning
bravest /brave, needed /nap
Another excellent composition for children
Love the picture of Sawyer with his cat
Comment Written 12-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2014
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emrpoems, thank you so much :-) Brooke
