Get Well, Brooke!
Viewing comments for Prologue "Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds"Writing for Brooke
105 total reviews
Comment from nancyjam
Oh, Dean, this is lovely and I'm sure Brooke will love it. Not only because she had an affinity for dandelions but It would make such a wonderful counting book for children. The imagery is terrific as is the meter and rhyme.
Nancy
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Oh, Dean, this is lovely and I'm sure Brooke will love it. Not only because she had an affinity for dandelions but It would make such a wonderful counting book for children. The imagery is terrific as is the meter and rhyme.
Nancy
Comment Written 12-Mar-2019
Comment from Tina Crute
Simply put, I loved this poem!
It is so well done! Beautiful . Such a creative idea to imagine where each of the little seeds go! I am so thankful for poems that teach me how to appreciate the little things, not to mention how to write!
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2018
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Simply put, I loved this poem!
It is so well done! Beautiful . Such a creative idea to imagine where each of the little seeds go! I am so thankful for poems that teach me how to appreciate the little things, not to mention how to write!
Comment Written 29-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2018
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The lady who inspired this poem, Brooke Baldwin (adewpearl) was an instructor here and the number 1 poet for at least ten years in a row.
She taught me so much and I have tried to follow her example by paying it forward.
Thanks so much for your kind review, Tina.
~Dean
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You are welcome! Its such a sweet thing,to pay tribute to her contribution to your learning!
random, but...just realized the word contribution had "tribute" in it, lol.
Comment from Sarah B Sullivan
Wonderful energy, creativity, and lightness. The poem spreads itself out and anchors itself in so many places, just as dandelions are able to do. The imagery is great, too.
reply by the author on 13-May-2018
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Wonderful energy, creativity, and lightness. The poem spreads itself out and anchors itself in so many places, just as dandelions are able to do. The imagery is great, too.
Comment Written 12-May-2018
reply by the author on 13-May-2018
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I don't know if you were here when adewpearl, or Brooke Baldwin, was the number one poet for like ten years running, Sarah.
There was nothing she loved more than her grandson, Sawyer, but one thing came close.
Her love of dandelions and countdown poems.
I dedicated this one to her. She is sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved her.
Thanks for reviewing.
~Dean
Comment from EverInParadise
Dear Dean, I love to read your work. This one has already received great praise, but I will add my own. It is clever and reverent at the same time.
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Dear Dean, I love to read your work. This one has already received great praise, but I will add my own. It is clever and reverent at the same time.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2017
Comment from Susanjohn
Outstanding! love the imagery! Honestly, I could see this as a children's book..I truly enjoyed reading this poem of yours!
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Outstanding! love the imagery! Honestly, I could see this as a children's book..I truly enjoyed reading this poem of yours!
Comment Written 18-May-2016
reply by the author on 18-May-2016
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Thanks, Susan. I appreciate the read & Review, and your kind words as well.
Take care.
~Dean
Comment from Teri7
This is a very sweet poem you have penned. I love dandelions a lot. I love looking at them. I used to love blowing the white off them and watching them go. Great job. Teri
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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This is a very sweet poem you have penned. I love dandelions a lot. I love looking at them. I used to love blowing the white off them and watching them go. Great job. Teri
Comment Written 06-May-2016
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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Brooke (adewpearl) is a very talented poet and sweet lady. She was also a beloved member of this site for many years, holding the number 1 poet's spot for as long as I can remember, Teri.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting on this poem written in her honor.
~Dean :)
Comment from writeapoem
What a lovely tribute to a friend. The flow of the poem as the blowing of the dandelions in the wind was tender as I remember the dandelions journey every childhood spring. All the best and God Bless
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016
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What a lovely tribute to a friend. The flow of the poem as the blowing of the dandelions in the wind was tender as I remember the dandelions journey every childhood spring. All the best and God Bless
Comment Written 06-Jan-2016
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016
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Thank you writeapoem. I appreciate your comments.
Brooke Baldwin's presence is dearly missed around here. She's been a FanStory member since the very beginning.
~Dean
Comment from Liberty Justice
So darling. Perfect as a nursery rhyme for children or adults. Animated flower blowing in the wind and vivid descriptive alliterations paint snappy bouncy adventures of this dandelion.liberty justice
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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So darling. Perfect as a nursery rhyme for children or adults. Animated flower blowing in the wind and vivid descriptive alliterations paint snappy bouncy adventures of this dandelion.liberty justice
Comment Written 14-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thank you for digging this one up out of the discard heap and offering your opinions on it, LJ. This was written for a dear long-time member here who has been sick as of late in the hopes of cheering her up. Brooke Baldwin (adewpearl) taught many poetry classes here and was the number one ranked poet for many years in a row. Her light hearted spirit and wonderful poems touched everyone that knew her, and she is still sorely missed.
I very much appreciate your kind review.
~Dean
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well done counting poem that honors Brooke. It shows that we like her children's poems, her words of encouragement and her knowledge of the art.
We all want her back again. It also reminds us of her favorite weed.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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This is a well done counting poem that honors Brooke. It shows that we like her children's poems, her words of encouragement and her knowledge of the art.
We all want her back again. It also reminds us of her favorite weed.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 13-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2015
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Thank you for your comments, Joan, as well as taking the time to read it. ~Dean
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No problem, Dean.
Joan
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Deano,
as I said, this is one of my most favorite poetry forms that Brooke creates... and you my friend, have kept the same level of intensity to the creation of magical tones to scatter the seeds of your own flavoured counting poem.
Your presentation... as usual, is an outstanding representation of the quality you deliver... not only with clever-thoughtful word combinations and magic imagery, but the visual you add that allows your class to shine though, always impresses, as I'm sure Brooke will hold the same impression... or should I say would have? As I am a bit behind the times... no matter Brother, you're a class act... truly enjoyed reading the genius of your craft.
With our thoughts we create,
a sprinkling of healing love,
James.
******Stars!!!!!!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Hi Deano,
as I said, this is one of my most favorite poetry forms that Brooke creates... and you my friend, have kept the same level of intensity to the creation of magical tones to scatter the seeds of your own flavoured counting poem.
Your presentation... as usual, is an outstanding representation of the quality you deliver... not only with clever-thoughtful word combinations and magic imagery, but the visual you add that allows your class to shine though, always impresses, as I'm sure Brooke will hold the same impression... or should I say would have? As I am a bit behind the times... no matter Brother, you're a class act... truly enjoyed reading the genius of your craft.
With our thoughts we create,
a sprinkling of healing love,
James.
******Stars!!!!!!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thanks for your kind compliments, James. That is very thoughtful of you to say, my friend. You're a class act yourself.
I really wanted to put a smile on Brooke's face as she read this, and I sincerely hope I was able to accomplish that. I have no way of knowing if she's actually had an opportunity to read any or all of the many lovely poems which have been dedicated to her, in her honor (and justifiably so, I might add), but I hope that when she does, their healing power and love comes through for her.
Thanks again for taking the time to read and comment on my humble offering. I sincerely appreciate your very complimentary review.
All my best, James...~Dean
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You just proved my point... all class Brother!
I'm sure knowing Brooke, if she is able, she would have read every last poem, or a very least got someone to read all the poems to her... and yours is a 'corka' ...intent is everything.
James.
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Thank you, Sir James. You're absolutely right, intent is the most important thing of all. :}
~Dean
