Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

Very good and an interesting story behind it. There is a lot of legends and I always appreciate the info that you bring with your wonderful pieces.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Donna. I'm so glad you enjoyed my version of this legend. Brooke

Comment from Pyrrhonian

Excellent

A nicely written conception on this legend, Brooke. The form works very well with this theme, as sometimes it doesn't, adding an artificial repetition to things--but here it adds to the work. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Pyrrhonian, thank you. I'm so glad you think the descending line works :-) Brooke

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

My dear little robin - this
is news to me -- a legend I'd
never heard of - how lovely.

Thank you for sharing this, Brooke...
a lovely poem, deserving of a six,
but alas, I haven't one, my friend.

Margaret.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

I also read that in England, the robin is considered the Christmas bird the way the cardinal is here - while we have cardinals on cards and hand towels and decorations, you folks have robins, dating back to an 1860 greeting card or some date like that. Thanks so much, Margaret - I thought of you and your beloved robins while writing. I thought of dedicating the poem to you, but I've done that a few times now and thought people might start gossiping. LOLOLOLOL Brooke

reply by Margaret Snowdon on 12-Dec-2009

Ha - let them! But I know what you mean. I'm guilty of sending cards displaying robins (my favourite, as you well know) but decided on a more religious theme this year.
I loved your poem. Margaret.

Comment from Soulester

Excellent

Hi, Brooke, I had not heard of this legend, but I like it. I actually like your poetic form better than the prose version. It's always fun to hear a new story or legend about Christmas. I'll think of this whenever I see robins. Thanks for sharing. Mary P.S. I think Joseph was outside hanging the lights. LOL

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Mary - I'm so glad you enjoyed my version of this legend :-) brooke

Comment from stormwolf2

Excellent

Hi Brooke, This is awesome. I'd never heard of this legend before now. I think it is a wonderful story.
The poem I was going to submit for the Christmas contest was to be about the robin. I don't know if I'll get it finished as I have so much to catch up on.

This was a pleasure to read. Great flow and rhyme. A perfect picture too.

Best wishes,
Malcolm

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Malcolm :-) I'm so glad you're a robin fan too :-) Brooke

reply by stormwolf2 on 12-Dec-2009

You're more than welcome! :-)

Comment from Diny

Excellent

WOW this is awsome- I love legends surrounding Christmas and never heard of the robins breast one- WOW wo and wow- I want to print thisone out and share it with my family this year- BRAVO Brooke a stunning poem and with that strict form too- fantastic! Now you made me a fan of the quatern and thats saying alot!- hugs Diana - Fanstorytastic!!!!! Should be POM!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Diana - I love the quatern form, so I'm thrilled I converted someone! Brooke :-)

Comment from flygirl254

Excellent

This is a terrific poem about the robin redbreast legend and the birth of Christ. I was drawn in immediately with the hook of the first stanza. I think you can be forgiven for adding a stanza - you kept the repeated line in place and you finished the story which is very important. I love the way you portrayed what happened between Mary and the robin. I got a sense of relief/peace/salvation with the lines, "When Mary saw the embers wane she somehow knew he'd make things right." The feelings come from the idea that Jesus was saved; therefore, He can grow up and do everything He had to in order to save me! Excellent work!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, flygirl. Hey, at that point, I was finishing the story if people forgave me or not! LOL You are most kind, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Queenise

Excellent

Brooke,you have found the most interesting and loving legend that I have read in a long time. I've never heard this one,but you sure made it worth reading and enjoying.Great poem and a good picture with it also. Blessings. Queenise

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Queenise - I am so glad you found meaning in this poem :-) Brooke

reply by Queenise on 14-Dec-2009

You're always welcome. Blessings,friend. Queenise

Comment from rhymelord

Excellent

Dear Brooke,
What a charming story, told in your impeccable style. Joseph, as all useless men would do, was probably at the bar at the inn, passing out cigars and buying drinks. LOL.
Regards
Reg

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Reg - hey, you're being the man-basher here, not me!! LOL Brooke :-)

Comment from cheyennewy

Excellent

Hi Brooke...I haven't heard this legend but it is so beautiful as is your poem. You told the story in perfect rhyme and meter. I enjoyed every word of this well written poem...thanks for telling of this legend, I shall never forget it...blessings...chey

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2009

Thank you, Chey, and good morning to you :-) I'm so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke