Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

This is beautiful and touching and a most wonderfully crafted sonnet. I loved reading it and know Brooke will also enjoy it very much. She is not only a wonderful poet, but an excellent teacher as well. I hope she knows how much she is missed. I think this poem is a perfect tribute to her talents.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thank you so much my dear ... I took special care with this one. Brooke is so missed.
Thank you, too, for your lovely sixer. Coming from such an accomplished poet as yourself, it is something very special for me.
:)Sharyn

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

This is a great sonnet and tribute to Brooke. Your poem captured the sadness "the losses of old age," but you also "celebrate each day I love." Your rhymes and lines are simple and heartfelt. Your poem urges us to dance each day and not worry about the "time of shadow's end." Thank you for sharing and for caring. Brooke would love your poem.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thank you so much Sis Cat. She's a special person. :)Sharyn

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

The mystery continues as we wait for Brooke to renew her strength. This is well written with very good imagery and descriptive scheme. Brooke, you are loved.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

thanks Charlie! :)Sharyn

reply by c_lucas on 02-Jun-2015

You're welcome,Sharyn. Charlie

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

visionary1234: such a beautiful poem fitting for our Queen of poetry, Brooke. I'm sure she will be proud of the skill you have used to bring her encouragement and love. livelylinda

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thank you so much Linda - yes, Brooke is a special lady ...
Blessings & hugs,
Sharyn

Comment from skye

Excellent

and time of shadow's end are ruled by chance,
I'll fiercely love the sunlight ... and I'll dance

Brooke has the gift of seeing the world in beautiful colors and has shared that with us, over and over.
Well done. A tribute of magnificent proportions to her.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks so much skye - yes, Brooke is pretty amazing, isn't she?
:)Sharyn

Comment from emkoutny

Excellent

I love the contrast of the low feelings and contemplation of age in the first verse with the decision in the last verse to embrace life and dance. We all feel this way, and sometimes within the same day. It is hard not to let life get you down, so thank you for the inspiration to remember that happiness is a choice.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

You have my message, loud & clear, em - thanks for reading!
:)Sharyn

Comment from thee-name

Excellent

Excellent poem. I enjoyed reading your writing.

Just yesterday, the losses of old age
seemed merciful, with gradual decline

and time of shadow's end are ruled by chance,
I'll fiercely love the sunlight . . . and I'll dance . . .

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

thanks thee-name :)Sharyn

reply by thee-name on 01-Jun-2015

thank you!

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

A nicely written sonnet to Brooke. She is sorely missed on the site. We all pray she will come back to us soon. Blessings Dear Brooke! Patricia

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

She is indeed sorely missed patcelaw!

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

An entry into the sonnet poetry contest, and also a great tribute to Brooke.
Your cleverly chosen words are beautiful, especially the title, you also used in culminating your well-written sonnet. Good luck in the contest.

Mary

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks so much Jackarrie! :)Sharyn

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

Love the way it flows and its tight rhyme. I'm not sure she'd agree that the shadow's end is ruled by chance, but she might just be itching to dance her way back to her computer.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

I sure hope she does! :)Sharyn