Comment from Sanku

Excellent

Swans are synonyms for elegance and grace. It is apparently am children's poem, but like many of your other poems there is a hidden layer of message -just like the swan's secret.Nothing is easy in this world. The swan is putting a lot of hard footwork to glide so effortlessly through the waters. Ballet dancers appear to glide along the stage,but I shudder to think about their dedication.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Sanku, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

LOL - such deceit. Actually, a lot of people have the talent to make their work look easy. I wouldn't want to be a swan, however, because I think I'd get cold feet. Did I really say that!

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Lou, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from JudyS

Excellent

Brooke, Lovely poem about the swans. They are such beautiful and graceful creatures, a joy to watch. I enjoyed this one very much, great job. Judy

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Judy, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Adri7enne

Exceptional

LOL! We all like to hide the fact that under the coolness, we're peddling like crazy. Lovely images. Made me chuckle in several places. Great rhyming, Brooke. "Never let them see you sweat." Loved it!

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Adrienne, thank you so much for your insightful reading and generous rating of this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from poetbear

Exceptional

I love them.Have spent some joyful hours photgraphing them.
In fact,I wear a charm that interconnects two swans because it is the same as two hearts going through life as they do a mated pair.
They are regal and majestic.
When I venture to do my Nature photography,I will remember this one!

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Maddy, thank you so very much, my generous friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

This may sound like children's poetry, but this poem is rich with nuggets of wisdom, fit for matured consumption. Life is just like a mask, we pretend to be bright and sunny on the outside but deep within, we are broken souls. We have no choice but to keep a facade. I enjoyed your poem Brooke. An excellent write as always.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Thank you so much, nassus :-) Brooke

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

The photo is beautiful and complements your poem with rhyme very well. You imagine to be a graceful swan and that they are indeed. Original subject.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Ine, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi. First poem of the day? If I were a swan I would learn to dance, but never for a lake and only for the sheer pleasure:-)
So, like, when is the book coming out?
padumachitta

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

padumachitta, thank you so much, my encouraging friend :-) Brooke

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Same story with many activities I believe - ballet and gymnastics spring to mind - all we see is the beauty and grace, never the hours of hard ork that go in to make it possible.

Steve

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

thanks so much - I always use figure skating as an example when discussing composing form poetry with students in class - the whole trick is to make the finished product sound effortless whilst editing and revising and revising again and again. LOL :-) Brooke

Comment from Kenneth Schaal

Excellent

A pleasant informative read, a youngster will certainly appreciate. Good rhyming accompanies the mixed meter and terrific imagery. Kenny

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014

Kenny, thank you so much :-) Brooke