Comment from Axiom Gray

Excellent

I really liked this poem. It was a creative idea to count down the tufts of seeds on the dandelion, and I especially loved the uses of pictures and background colors. All in all, the poem was very pleasing to all the senses.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks, Ax. I appreciate your comments, and you for taking the necessary time to review it.~Dean

Comment from Cedar

Exceptional

This one touched my heart, because I know how much Brooke will cherish it. The pictures really brings your words alive and it's all done in one of Brooke's styles of writing. I think it should go on the first page of the book. This is an exceptional poem written for an exceptional person. Bill

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks, Bill. I'm pleased you think so highly of this poem. I worked on it for almost three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from Ekim777

Exceptional

Our poet shows great courage in emulating another great poet and not challenging her. She would be the first to acknowledge this. She once told me that she wrote even about the lowly weeds In her garden and I told her that weeds are simply the wrong plant in the wrong place. So she indulged me, my facetiousness. One thing is for sure, she lives for her poetry and we can draw courage from it. -Ekim

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks, Ekim. I'm pleased you enjoyed this poem. I worked on it for nearly three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This is a great counting poem and one of Brooke's favourites which I love reading. I did not know Brooke was ill. She is my great friend and I too wish her speedy recovery but I didn't know she was ill. Well done, Dean, for that great tribute.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Yes, she has an advanced stage of MS, I've been told, Rod. I think you echo the sentiments of all of us here. Brooke is indeed a very caring and giving person, not to mention an amazingly talented poet. Her reviews and uplifting poetry always have the ability to brighten even my darkest days, and I miss her.
Thanks so much for your review. ~Dean

reply by rod007 on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks for the info, Dean. I hope she gets well. she is a great woman and has always been encouraging and supportive of my writing. I wish her a healthy recovery and wish her and her family well. I will send her an email later.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OMG Dean, Brooke is going to love this...it is just wonderful...one of the best I have read...Love every word...and your pictures are breath taking...she is going to love this...so very nicely written you...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks, Linda.

reply by l.raven on 03-Jun-2015

you are so welcome Dean...xxoo luff

Comment from sibhus

Excellent

Hmm, Dean, I think you're getting addicted these fuzzy heart felt poems. In these case I would agree. This is really a wonderful poem, filled with one of Brooke's favorite things. I always loved her poems about dandelions, because I always agreed that though the are weeds, they are so cheerful checkered on a dull lawn of solid green. A wonderful poem and here's to Brooke's speedy recovery.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks, Bill, but it nearly killed me to write something nice, and sweet. If it weren't for Brooke having been to me as good as she has, well, I would'a written one of my usual sorts of poems for her. But, as we all know, she's a wonderful lady, and we all wish her the very best.
Thanks a bunch for your review.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Brooke's counting poems were her specialty IMO. But there's no way one would mistake your style for her. :-) I love how each seed found happiness, not just disappear. This echoes our feelings for dear Brooke. She'll see that last glowing seed and be back in no time. Beautifully done.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks, Shari.

Comment from JJ Rowe

Exceptional

This twists my heart in all the best ways. Each count with its own beautiful story and visual action. One of the best Ive read and touching tribute. Brooke would blush over this brilliancy :) I too send my prayers for this wonderful, patient teacher.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks, JJ. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this poem. I worked on it for almost three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from inside echo

Excellent

Your counting poem is very well written. It is sweet and gentle. It has an addicting kind story that also speaks of time, friendship and innocent beauty. What a beautiful dedication to your friend. I hope she gets well soon. Thank you sharing it with us also. Well done.
echo

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Brooke (adewpearl) has been around FanStory since the sites inception, in 2001, I think, Echo. She's one heck of a poet, and a dear friend to so many here. Her countdown poems are one of her trademarks, and while my own doesn't come anywhere close to hers, I do hope it helps to brighten up her day.

reply by inside echo on 01-Jun-2015

Thank you for telling me about her. Your poem is very sweet, as is the intension behind it. It is well written too, don't knock yourself. She sounds like a wonderful person. She sure has a great many friends here. Thank you.

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is an excellent write, dean, and I know she is going to appreciate this so much. she is a gracious and loving woman and I pray God brings her back to us again.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thank you very much for your comments, Pam.
~Dean