Clarity
contemplative quatrains152 total reviews
Comment from Cedar
This is a terrific poem. It certainly speaks the truth and it seems this situation just gets worse as we age. It does look as though Sawyer is seriously thinking about something, I hope it's not girls already (ha). Take care my friend. Bill
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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This is a terrific poem. It certainly speaks the truth and it seems this situation just gets worse as we age. It does look as though Sawyer is seriously thinking about something, I hope it's not girls already (ha). Take care my friend. Bill
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Bill, thanks so much, my friends :-) Oh, he is madly in love with Chloe, but she makes him smile, not look pensive. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from Bryan G
This is a great poem. I agree that everything used to be black and white. There was no room for error or different beliefs, but now with the passing of time I have made room for gray. Clarity is found in the questions we ask. Thanks for another thoughtful poem.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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This is a great poem. I agree that everything used to be black and white. There was no room for error or different beliefs, but now with the passing of time I have made room for gray. Clarity is found in the questions we ask. Thanks for another thoughtful poem.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Bryan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Alan K Pease
Piaget' studies of the development of a child 2 to 7 yrs. - An aspect of the Pre-operational stage in a child, is that of 'symbolism'. This is when something is allowed to stand for or symbolise something else. 'Moral realism' is a fourth aspect of this stage, this is the belief that the child's way of thinking about the difference between right and wrong, is shared by everyone else around them. One aspect of a situation, at one time, is all that they are able to focus on, and it is beyond them to consider that anything else could be possible. Due to this aspect of the stage, children begin to respect and insist on obedience of rules at all times, and they are not able to take anything such as motives into account.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Piaget' studies of the development of a child 2 to 7 yrs. - An aspect of the Pre-operational stage in a child, is that of 'symbolism'. This is when something is allowed to stand for or symbolise something else. 'Moral realism' is a fourth aspect of this stage, this is the belief that the child's way of thinking about the difference between right and wrong, is shared by everyone else around them. One aspect of a situation, at one time, is all that they are able to focus on, and it is beyond them to consider that anything else could be possible. Due to this aspect of the stage, children begin to respect and insist on obedience of rules at all times, and they are not able to take anything such as motives into account.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Thank you, Alan, for your thoughtful response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Bobby Jo
The ifs and whens and whys of life stop us all in our tracks - Truth is spoken, yet we wonder why? Many unanswered questions.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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The ifs and whens and whys of life stop us all in our tracks - Truth is spoken, yet we wonder why? Many unanswered questions.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Bobby Jo, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a very good photograph. It doesn't seem one so young should be so pensive.
We all search for understanding of life, but I don't think it will be found. The search is what makes life interesting.
As always the rhyme and meter are wonderful.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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This is a very good photograph. It doesn't seem one so young should be so pensive.
We all search for understanding of life, but I don't think it will be found. The search is what makes life interesting.
As always the rhyme and meter are wonderful.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Joan, thank you so much for your thoughtful response to this poem and the photo that inspired it. Brooke :-)
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Any time, Brooke.
Joan
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
Sunrise, and sunset, are the most beautiful times of the day; tentative, they don't last long and here comes the day, the night, and clarity. He's having one of those pensive moments. Kenny
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Sunrise, and sunset, are the most beautiful times of the day; tentative, they don't last long and here comes the day, the night, and clarity. He's having one of those pensive moments. Kenny
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Kenny, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from honeytree
I love the art work very much for these words.
Wonderful picture of Sawyer.
I guess as this young lad grows
he will learn and know so much within his life.
Annie
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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I love the art work very much for these words.
Wonderful picture of Sawyer.
I guess as this young lad grows
he will learn and know so much within his life.
Annie
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Annie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Dutchie
Wonderful poem Brooke, about the uncertainties of life.
Life has its ups and downs, and we never know what to expect and when. Smooth flow and nice rhythm and rhyme. Love the picture!!! Fia
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Wonderful poem Brooke, about the uncertainties of life.
Life has its ups and downs, and we never know what to expect and when. Smooth flow and nice rhythm and rhyme. Love the picture!!! Fia
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Fia, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, brooke, you did an excellent job writing this quatrain poem about the thoughts that overcome the best of us when jealousy finds our hearts.....
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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this is very well written, brooke, you did an excellent job writing this quatrain poem about the thoughts that overcome the best of us when jealousy finds our hearts.....
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Thank you, sweetwoodjax, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Your poetic thoughts regarding clarity is a delight to read, Brooke. Your rhyme, meter, and alliteration all perfect as always. I done know of it's age or life experience, but I appreciate the grYs more than I did in my youth.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Your poetic thoughts regarding clarity is a delight to read, Brooke. Your rhyme, meter, and alliteration all perfect as always. I done know of it's age or life experience, but I appreciate the grYs more than I did in my youth.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
Comment Written 09-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014
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Karyn, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
