Comment from Maguy Daoud

Excellent

Wow, I love it. Jesus said : " If you are not coming back like children you won't enter his kingdom skies ". Really it's beyond lovely when you see a child pray, his face, and his eyes closed, and his hands,... I will never trade this precious moment ....

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and the lovely comments. I was lucky to find this adorable picture.

Beth

Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

This is a really cute poem. When I was expecting my second child, my sone told me that he would rather have a puppy dog than a baby. I can identify with this kids request.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I have a daughter that I'm sure would have rather had a puppy. LOL

Beth

Comment from Craigitar

Excellent

Very cute poem. It flowed and rhymed very well and was completely readable. Favorite line: "Do you think we could exchange him?
If you can't a dog will do." Very funny and creative. Good job and luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I'm glad you like the humor. I've known some kids who felt this way.

Beth

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

This is so cute...........the picture is so cute too.......
My twins were 2 and 1/2 when I brought their baby sister home.Richard threw a doll out over the porch into the garden. He was mad......years later he told me he wanted two boys and I brought home one girl....lol
Kids are so honest and forthright. Thanks for this
God bless

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thanks so much for the review and comments. My son had a twin sister and an older sister. When I went to the hospital to have another baby, he wanted it to be a brother. Instead I had another girl. He told me to ask the doctor to go look again and see if there wasn't a boy in there he'd missed.
Beth

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

How adorable. You definitely have my vote for this contest.

I didn't want a baby one.
All he does is cry all day.
I wanted one who's just my size,
one who's big enough to play

I suspect a child would think this way. The boy has legitimate complaints: mommy likes his more than me, the trouble he causes with poo.

Exchange him for a dog--LOL.
I bet you could sell this poem to a children's magazine .

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and comments. I think this would have been my attitude if my mom had had a new baby. Don't forget to vote tomorrow. I'm so glad you liked it.

Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Exceptional

I loved it. This poem flowed smoothly and I could feel the child's emotion. The rhyming scheme is very good. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much Barbara. I really appreciate the six stars. I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for the good wishes too.

Beth

Comment from Mrs Jones

Exceptional

I love this Beth. I have just had a grandson and his sister feels exactly like this. How insightful you are. Nice rhythm and rhyme.

Well done
Cheers
Rose

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much Rose for all the review stars. I remember myself as a child. I used to scribble letters to God. (I was too young to know how to write but I figured God would know what I wanted) I was an only child and I wanted a sister or brother. Then one day when I woke up Mom had taken someone's baby to keep for the day. I was horrified. I thought God had given us a baby. Not what I wanted at all. LOL

Beth

Comment from alexgeorge

Excellent

This picture is priceless! However did they manage to get the baby to strike such a grown-up pose?

This poe had me cracking up with laughter as I'm sure many an older sibling has sent this exact prayer up to heaven.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm so glad you like the humor in this poem. I thought the picture was priceless too.

Beth

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Dear Beth

From the mouths of babes. You have captured the true essence of the contest prompt. The presentation is gorgeous with that image such a delight and embellishment for your poem.

Excellent rhyme and meter. Such fun to read. I've enjoyed this so much and expect it to be a high contender for the win in the contest. Your crisp sounds from your use of consonance and assonance create lovely harmony throughout.

"Do you think we could exchange him?
If you can't a dog will do.
Maybe someone else would like him,
if they don't mind cleaning poo." - absolutely hysterical.

Good luck in the contest. Warm Regards - Lovi xoxoxoxo

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much Lovinia. I really enjoyed reading your comments. I'm so glad you liked this and found it funny.

Beth

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OMG, Beth, This s a precious poem. I loved every word of it. And the last four lines just say it all. A wonderful write of a little boy praying to God about his new baby brother. I love it!!! And the picture says it all. Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013

Thank you so much for the review and the delightful comments.
I'm so glad you liked this poem. The picture worked well for it.

Beth