Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

Give thanks for the small things
The joy living life brings
From the smile of a grandchild
To his head of hair growing wild
For all the signs of a healthy being
We give thanks for the joy of seeing

Well done, as always, Buck

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Buck - I love your poetic responses to my poems :-) Brooke

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

I'm reminded of the book, " Don't Sweat the Small
Stuff and It's all Small Stuff". Thanks for the reminder to count our blessings that are all around us. Happy Thanksgiving Brooke.

Janet

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Janet, thank you so much :-) Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! Brooke

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi. I like the set up..3 lines in rhyme and the repeated slightly changed last line. I have not seen anyone but you do this...and as usual you nail the poem.
Happy Thanksgiving.
padumachitta

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Padumachitta, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

Yes, people often forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Life is full of blessings which we should express gratitude for. Another lovely photo to add to your collection. Excellent rhyming and super message. Most enjoyable as always. Faye

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Faye, thanks so much :-) Brooke

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

This is a lovely poem to remind us to be thankful, Brooke, even for the little things. I especially like the "rolly in the roly poly." :)

I love the repetition of "For the." I am impressed by your rhyming scheme, and your use of alliteration is nicely done: roll/roly; thanks/things; blow/bubble; piece/puzzle.

Thanks for another wonderfully-written, fun and thoughtful poem, Brooke! Happy Thanksgiving! Alana

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thank you so much, Alana :-) Brooke

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

For the poems that brighten our day
for the stanzas of layered parfait
for the joy of your words as they play
I give thanks for the verses you write :-)

Happy Thanksgiving Brooke -
I hope your holiday is filled with the joy that the little things bring :-)

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Leineco, thank you so much, and Happy Thanksgiving! Brooke :-)

Comment from Just2Write

Exceptional

Such simple thoughts, and yet - so pure of life and full with joy at the simple things that give us solace or pleasure.
This is a great poem for that book of inspiration I keep harping about.

Sometimes we get down in the dumps - it's nice to know that there are some poems that are there to lift us up.

Rose.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Rose, thank you so very much for your generous review and kind comments, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This is a proper Thanksgiving poem that accompanies the neat selfie. It's nice to enjoy this season with those who make it fun.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Bill, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

They certainly look a very happy family, Brooke.

Excellent advice, and you reminded my of being a kid and doing jigsaw puzzles. All the pieces used to fit fine with the aid of some scissors. ;-)

Lovely images, and one of my faves is, 'for the pop when I blow a bubble'.

Very nice read.

Cheers, Ray xx

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Ray - both Miranda and Andy have wanted kids for a long, long time - before they ever even met each other. The first time she held one of her cousins when she was four, I knew. And Andy is just a big kid who loved playing with his nieces before they ever got married. Having Sawyer was the best thing that ever happened to both of them - happy, yes :-) Brooke

reply by Domino 2 on 25-Nov-2014

The three of them have obviously filled your life with joy, too, Brooke. :-) xx

Comment from butterfly4265

Excellent

What an excellent reminder to pay attention to the small, apparently insignificant things in life and to be grateful for all of them. I really like the repetition in each verse to convey emphasis. I also love the rhyming and fun in each verse. A truly wonderful Thanksgiving poem for children. Very cute!

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014

butterfly, thank you so much :-) Brooke