They Named Him Alexander
rhyming quatrains178 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
Ah yes... I know that look. LOL How, tell me, how can a grandmother ever stand her ground? This poem tells the story so well. We are helpless. I loved the lilt and flow of these rhymed quatrains, and the story told is one most any parent or grandparent would relate to easily. (My two year old grandson does something wrong and when I start to correct him, he smiles, waves his hand and says "Hi Nana." I always laugh. I can't help myself.)
This poem tells about a child who thought himself ruler of the world. I doubt Sawyer thinks that way, but somehow a two-year-old does have amazing power. Your poem is so cute.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Ah yes... I know that look. LOL How, tell me, how can a grandmother ever stand her ground? This poem tells the story so well. We are helpless. I loved the lilt and flow of these rhymed quatrains, and the story told is one most any parent or grandparent would relate to easily. (My two year old grandson does something wrong and when I start to correct him, he smiles, waves his hand and says "Hi Nana." I always laugh. I can't help myself.)
This poem tells about a child who thought himself ruler of the world. I doubt Sawyer thinks that way, but somehow a two-year-old does have amazing power. Your poem is so cute.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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My daughter used to pull that on me - she was just too damned cute for my own good LOL Thanks for sharing that :-) Sawyer is SO GOOD about almost everything. I've never known a child who is so cooperative about naps and bedtime, for instance, but he is just a very very very picky eater. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from Tomes Johnston
Ha ha. This is another pearl of wisdom from the author in this piece of writing. A lot of people think that you can't win a struggle of wills if your opponent is two. I beg to differ, but if you can't beat them why not join them?
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014
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Ha ha. This is another pearl of wisdom from the author in this piece of writing. A lot of people think that you can't win a struggle of wills if your opponent is two. I beg to differ, but if you can't beat them why not join them?
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014
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Tomes, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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My pleasure
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
LOL .... an excellent, humorous write inspired by your little Sawyer! Not too often we see him pouting.
I loved "but when he flung it at the cat, his mother cried, "No more!" We mothers/grandmothers do have our breaking points. :)
Vivid imagery and excellent rhyme and flow. Very creative write, Brooke!
Connie
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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LOL .... an excellent, humorous write inspired by your little Sawyer! Not too often we see him pouting.
I loved "but when he flung it at the cat, his mother cried, "No more!" We mothers/grandmothers do have our breaking points. :)
Vivid imagery and excellent rhyme and flow. Very creative write, Brooke!
Connie
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Connie, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Louise Michelle
LOL - that's the truth, Brooke. I can remember trying to reason with my boys at that age with questions like, "Do you really want to make Mommy bend over so much?" when they flung their food on the floor. My answer was more flung food, lol. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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LOL - that's the truth, Brooke. I can remember trying to reason with my boys at that age with questions like, "Do you really want to make Mommy bend over so much?" when they flung their food on the floor. My answer was more flung food, lol. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Lou, LOL. Yep, Sawyer loves his Mommy so much - he shows it in dozens of ways, but when it comes to food, it's every man for himself :-) He wants to eat cheese and crackers and a few other snack-type foods all day long and nothing else. :-) Thanks so much for your review. Brooke
Comment from robina1978
Lovely photo again. And I liked how you described his tantrums but Miranda does not accept them for long. The defiance shines in his eyes.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Lovely photo again. And I liked how you described his tantrums but Miranda does not accept them for long. The defiance shines in his eyes.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Ine, thanks so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from The Death
Hi, Brooke.
Another lovely poem describing his nature towards the motherly orders. I like that look on his face. Children are like this only. They want to be the ruler of their life, no interference allowed. Excellent rhyming throughout.
I enjoyed reading it. :-)
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Hi, Brooke.
Another lovely poem describing his nature towards the motherly orders. I like that look on his face. Children are like this only. They want to be the ruler of their life, no interference allowed. Excellent rhyming throughout.
I enjoyed reading it. :-)
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Anupam, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
LOL, that is so true! Love the look on Sawyers face, so like my grandson Eric when he is being told off. You have written a superb poem here, telling quite a story. Now, who did win that battle? Bet is was Sawyer! LOL. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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LOL, that is so true! Love the look on Sawyers face, so like my grandson Eric when he is being told off. You have written a superb poem here, telling quite a story. Now, who did win that battle? Bet is was Sawyer! LOL. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Sandra, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. For five days Miranda held out and sent him to be with only his 8 ounce bottle. On night six he was still refusing any dinner food, and she couldn't take it any more. She gave in and gave him yogurt and watermelon. :-) Brooke
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Brooke,
Lovely piece of Humor Poetry beautifully depicting its theme and leaving the readers free to have their own choice regarding its moral!
As usual: Simple and impressive wording; smooth and interesting flow; Nice rhyming scheme with lively imagery.
Excellent!
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Hello Brooke,
Lovely piece of Humor Poetry beautifully depicting its theme and leaving the readers free to have their own choice regarding its moral!
As usual: Simple and impressive wording; smooth and interesting flow; Nice rhyming scheme with lively imagery.
Excellent!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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RP, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Bayberry
It's easy to tell this is written from the standpoint of experience. My little Justin is only 14 months old now, and he's following right along in that same track. Thankfully, when those moods play out, he's back to being his charming self again. Love the picture of Sawyer! It's sure to be one of his favorites when he's old and gray. LOL Blessings, Brooke. :-) Janet
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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It's easy to tell this is written from the standpoint of experience. My little Justin is only 14 months old now, and he's following right along in that same track. Thankfully, when those moods play out, he's back to being his charming self again. Love the picture of Sawyer! It's sure to be one of his favorites when he's old and gray. LOL Blessings, Brooke. :-) Janet
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Janet, thank you so very much :-) I so appreciate your generous sixth star. Good luck with Justin! :-) Brooke
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hah ha, those "terrible two's!". What's a grown-up to do but succumb to their temper...within reason, of course.
Very well-rhymed little verse you "cooked" up for us here, Brooke. There's not a thing I could say, nor any defense I'd be able to muster, to contradict a single thing you so eloquently stated here.(LOL)
Cute stuff!
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Hah ha, those "terrible two's!". What's a grown-up to do but succumb to their temper...within reason, of course.
Very well-rhymed little verse you "cooked" up for us here, Brooke. There's not a thing I could say, nor any defense I'd be able to muster, to contradict a single thing you so eloquently stated here.(LOL)
Cute stuff!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014
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Thanks so very much, Dean :-) Brooke