Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Part of our recycle unit in first grade is to take trash and make a product from it. The first graders love that project. I often get the parents involved. I loved your poem.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

thanks, barbara
jan

Comment from Travis64

Excellent

Ah, the simple wisdom of a child to create something out of "nothing"! This was very well written and draws the reader in all the way the end which shows the reader how precious and innocent is the creative mind of a child! Well done!

~Travis64

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

thanks, Travis
jan

Comment from Showboat

Exceptional

I figured this was about your little red haired girl by the second stanza. When the time comes, you need to gather all the Alexis poems and make her a keepsake book. How precious that will be to her.

Thank you so much for sharing, my friend,

Hugs and love,
Gayle

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

thanks, again, Gayle, for this exceptional rating - she was at my house this weekend, inventing away
jan

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

Ya know she might be onto something. She could make all these little things and sell them and depending on what it is and what it is she could make a lot of money. Encourage this and see what happens...I mean she is only six

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

thanks, girl
jan

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

excellent descriptive detail
good instances of alliteration
good use of illustrative examples
you describe the artist's method of creation well
love the reveal in your closing - I bet her artwork is amazing!! :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

unfortunately, it's all at her house right now - I hope to get over there tomorrow and snap a picture of one of her latest - I've gone back to work 4 days a week (teaching Algebra I remediation) so have limited time with her right now. thanks for your kind review - jan

Comment from gypsymoth

Excellent

I thought you were writing about a craft minded woman.
It's very sweet to know it's your daughter. Who knows
what lies ahead for her creative mind?
Gypsymoth

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Actually, it is my granddaughter. thanks for reading. jan

Comment from rstonerjr

Excellent

Ah the art of the innocent. I enjoyed this write. the message flowed nicely and the ending was a pleasant surprise. Such energy and commitment at such a young age is wonderful.Congratulations on a fine write.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

thanks, rstonerjr. jan

Comment from granny goes viral

Excellent

I think you have a "buddy genius" on your hands. I was surprised she was so young. The poem suggested a genuine artist, to find she is six. Oh my.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Her teachers are suggesting possible "Mensa" intelligence - she is creative, inquisitive, energetic, funny, innovative and so much more - thanks for reading. jan

reply by granny goes viral on 31-Jan-2015

This would seem quite possible. Try to make sure the gift of a high IQ can also be a curse.
Trust me I know. She is still six years old.

Comment from Thamp

Excellent

Great piece - easy to read, nice flow, and a great topic. I love to watch my grandchildren invent. You writing gave me great visuals and the desire to clean my desk. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Thamp, I need to clean my desk, too, if for no other reason than to give her more things with which to "invent". jan

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Rd,

For once I'm glad I didn't read the notes first, because I got such a kick out of the surprise ending. I'm just wishing you posted a pic of one of her inventions.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

Unfortunately, the inventions are at her house and I was home when I wrote this - I plan to take a picture of her "space ship" and add it soon - jan