Give Thanks for the Little Things
a child's Thanksgiving poem122 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You have covered everything nicely, Brooke, we should all give thanks for those little things that mount up to one big serving of happiness. What a lovely photo, my friend! :) Sandra xsx
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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You have covered everything nicely, Brooke, we should all give thanks for those little things that mount up to one big serving of happiness. What a lovely photo, my friend! :) Sandra xsx
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Sandra, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a priceless photo and the poem that the author has created adds to thus beautifully. Well done yet again. I love this.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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This is a priceless photo and the poem that the author has created adds to thus beautifully. Well done yet again. I love this.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Tomes, thank you so much, my generous and gracious friend :-) Brooke
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My pleasure
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Brooke,
Aahhhh, this is just so cool! It's one of those photos that will always be a moment to frame, with the poem as well.
Well done, Grandma.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*.*)
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Hi, Brooke,
Aahhhh, this is just so cool! It's one of those photos that will always be a moment to frame, with the poem as well.
Well done, Grandma.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*.*)
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Jax, Happy Thanksgiving to you too - thanks for your review :-) Brooke
Comment from tfawcus
You have a way of choosing your examples from simple pleasures that might appeal to a child. The alternating repeats in the last lines give this poem something of the feeling of a Thanksgiving prayer, which is most appropriate to the season. Accomplished and unobtrusive triple rhymes and near-rhymes accentuate this feeling.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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You have a way of choosing your examples from simple pleasures that might appeal to a child. The alternating repeats in the last lines give this poem something of the feeling of a Thanksgiving prayer, which is most appropriate to the season. Accomplished and unobtrusive triple rhymes and near-rhymes accentuate this feeling.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Tony, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from royowen
What a delightful poem Brooke. This a great moral for all of us not just for children, from whom I draw my example of living, they delight in simple things, they don't care about being rich or powerful, they simply draw from the beauty around them! We were poor growing up, but I never knew, just enjoyed life, my grandchildren and my children still bring great joy, and knowing God loves us, in spite of what we are! Thanks for this reminder that is sublimely written, great metered rhythm and variable rhyme? Well done, Roy.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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What a delightful poem Brooke. This a great moral for all of us not just for children, from whom I draw my example of living, they delight in simple things, they don't care about being rich or powerful, they simply draw from the beauty around them! We were poor growing up, but I never knew, just enjoyed life, my grandchildren and my children still bring great joy, and knowing God loves us, in spite of what we are! Thanks for this reminder that is sublimely written, great metered rhythm and variable rhyme? Well done, Roy.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much, Roy :-) I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Brooke
Comment from mommydear42
As usual, you've scored another bullseye. And, since I'm frequently away from my computer, Sawyer is growing by leaps and bounds. Unfortunately, my brain is going a hundred ways
at a time, which is not conducive to writing. I'll look in more frequently so I can catch up with Miss AdewPearl. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the masses.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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As usual, you've scored another bullseye. And, since I'm frequently away from my computer, Sawyer is growing by leaps and bounds. Unfortunately, my brain is going a hundred ways
at a time, which is not conducive to writing. I'll look in more frequently so I can catch up with Miss AdewPearl. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the masses.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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mommydear, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Ben Colder
Brooke, I have read many of your poems, but I think this one tops them all. Not only did you capture a family joyful moment, but gave me and other to appreciate a special moment in your life. My blessings to you and the family on this special day.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Brooke, I have read many of your poems, but I think this one tops them all. Not only did you capture a family joyful moment, but gave me and other to appreciate a special moment in your life. My blessings to you and the family on this special day.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Ben, thank you so much :-) I so appreciate your encouraging comments and lovely six stars :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
This is very well written with a smooth flow of words. It is a good thing when families can play together and enjoy each other company.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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This is very well written with a smooth flow of words. It is a good thing when families can play together and enjoy each other company.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from flamingstar
I first read your first line as, "For the jam in my roly poly"! I guess I was flashing back to all those boarding school desserts! Served with warm custard sauce...but I digress. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the imagery in this piece, both real and invented.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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I first read your first line as, "For the jam in my roly poly"! I guess I was flashing back to all those boarding school desserts! Served with warm custard sauce...but I digress. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the imagery in this piece, both real and invented.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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flamingstar, thank you for the laugh and for the generous six stars :-) Brooke
Comment from TAB_that's me
This is great Brooke:) Great life lessons. I have learned to give thanks and to celebrate all the small things in my life since having shoulder surgery. Things like "yea! I buckled myself in with my right hand." "Yea! I could floss with regular floss." These are things I couldn't do for weeks. It gave me a new appreciation of the small things. Enjoyed this very much.
Teresa
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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This is great Brooke:) Great life lessons. I have learned to give thanks and to celebrate all the small things in my life since having shoulder surgery. Things like "yea! I buckled myself in with my right hand." "Yea! I could floss with regular floss." These are things I couldn't do for weeks. It gave me a new appreciation of the small things. Enjoyed this very much.
Teresa
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Teresa, thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful response to my poem. I'm so glad you are recovering and kept such a great attitude! Brooke
