Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Okay, Brooke, there you go .. again ... I'm smiling FULLY!

The names you choose are always charming - Ezekial ... what a reluctantly smiling prophet our little fella is!

xxx

Sonali

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Sonali, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Deniz22

Excellent

Beautiful...I never knew he could half smile, he always seems to be beaming. Your poems are always clever and skilfully assembled but this one stands out in the stellar company of all the others. Dennis

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Dennis,thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

A very joyful and moving poem. I can see how his little smile can light up your world. one question. Why did you use the name Ezekial, was it for syllables?

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

lancellot, thank you so much, and yes, the name was chosen for the syllables and meter and because I love it :-) Brooke

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

This is very well written about a fabulous little dude who will always have a place in your heard. Very well done. I enjoyed your poem.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Charlie, thanks so much :-) Brooke

reply by c_lucas on 28-Jan-2014

You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie

Comment from LorraineK

Excellent

Another great poem of yours, with great rhyming and rhyming schemes. Smiles are a wonderful thing. Something we need to all use more. LorraineK

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Lorraine, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Brooke, this write is filled with simple wisdom that is a treasure in life. A smile is infectious. The balanced meter and rhyme is a treat to read. Well done. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Gracie Ann, thank you so very much :-) Brooke

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

cool rhyme and rhythm scheme. . .when I read good poetry, I know why I stick to prose. . .

your's is good

( for the record, when I see good prose, it just makes me jealous and want to try harder)

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Petriesan, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

It surely is mesmerizing Brooke. Your quatrain poem of 8/6/8/6 is perfect for describing this moment of glee.

So if you have a half a smile,
just grow that smile to see
what happens when you use both halves
and set your whole smile free.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Gungalo, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by Gungalo on 28-Jan-2014

Smiling Brooke.

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

VERY cute and so true, Brooke.

I LOVE the repetition here - believe it or not, LOL.

I never heard of 'Ezekial', but that doesn't matter.

Great flow, rhymes and message in this fun write.

Cheers, Ted

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Thank you, Ted - you've left me with a smile :-) You don't know the old spiritual - Ezekial found a wheel, way up in the middle of the air...? Brooke

reply by Domino 2 on 27-Jan-2014

No, Brooke - but I'm not very well-read. :-) xx

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

This is fun little poem Brooke. With Sawyer smiling like that how could one not smile back? Great rhyme and meter.
~Teresa~

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Teresa, so glad you enjoyed :-) Thank you! Brooke