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Get Well, Brooke!

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nancyjam

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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Anne B Francis

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Rating of Chapter 10022 - The Laughing Brooke

The poem is as lovely as your name as with spirit. Babbling brook I don't know the story but enjoyed your poem it was so light and took one down another road where flowers dance and fairies play love these kind of poems and love fantasy an escape into lifes dreams

Comment Written 04-Oct-2018

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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

reply by Tina Crute on 29-Sep-2018

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.

reply by the author on 29-Sep-2018

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Rating of Chapter 15 - Is It Possible?

I had no idea you returned from your hard-working life. I imagine you've produced another book, promoted it or others, and maintained your family business. And by the way, great poem writing.

Phillip

Comment Written 12-Jun-2018

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2018

Thank you, Phillip, for reading this old poem and rating it with a 6.
Nicole

reply by pbomar1115 on 02-Jul-2018

Heeeey, Nicole. Where are you these days? I feel you have other goals that do not include much time here. Is that correct? It's good to know you are around, too.

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate the read & Review, and your kind words as well.
Take care.
~Dean

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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 :)

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Rating of Chapter 10003 - Of Dandelions and Fairies

I am sorry I missed this tribute to Brooke when you initially posted it. I immediately recognized the subject of the poem with your reference to "Dandelions and Fairies". I enjoyed your blank verse and hope our teacher-friend "perseveres". She did sound strong when last I spoke with her by phone at the convalescent home here in California. Warm regards- Joan

Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, Joan, for this excellent review and this very appreciated update on Brooke. I do miss her writing and I hope she will be able to resume writing this year.
Ray

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writeapoem

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Rating of Prologue - Ten Tiny Dandelion Seeds

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

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

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