WALK THE TALK

Wow mom!
I love it very much. This is a very inspiring poem :)
The a, b, and c of life

Yes, yes, fly like an eagle without fear.
Wonderful JULIE :)

Take care!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

wow...just wow. An absolutely amazing piece. Good pieces advice too and I will definately take them to heart...
an awesome writing.
Take care

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Oh wow. I wish I had a mum like that. She sounds amazing. Lovely poem and name - I've always liked the name Julie-
~KAori

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Wow that was amazing.I like the last line" Now, go fly like an eagle without fear"

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

i love it, that's so nice that you dedicated it to your mom. great job.

Lydia_xxxx

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Wow, so beautiful! I could have never come up with something like this. It truely is a beautiful poem. I love it. Very creative, and flowed really well. So sweet, too. Love it. ^-^

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Loved this. So true. The most important thing you can do for your child, or anyone in your life for that matter, is to be honest. Walk the talk, practice what you preach etc. Be true. Soar through the sunshine and the rain keeping eyes wide open.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

That was amazing! I love how a lot of your writing is about God...so is mine! Haha you are awesome Pratibha...sorry if i spelled that wrong...anyways I love your style of writing! :) keep it up love zia

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

This was very good! Great advise, well-written, and I love the pictures that you added. Plus, I never would have picked you as a Julie. I like it! Now, I can call you that?

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Aw I love this! Just the insperation I need Pratibha, I enjoyed the pictures too, great idea! Thank you for sharing this with us. :) ~ KB

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

gosh this was so awe-inspiring :D
i love this pratibha! its a beautiful eye-opener and gets my brain ticking. you have made a lovely, heartwarming poem!
keep up the fantastic writing ^^

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Awwwww that was beautiful! I love this poem, so inspirational and wise, and ofcourse, very well written. Well done :D

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

I love the way you combine your writing into a poem-story, Pratibha, it's so creative and fresh! Very heartfelt, touching poem. I really liked it!

Stephanee :)

p.s. Don't forget to keep me updated when you post new writings!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Pratibha, there isn't one post that hasn't had a breath taking effect on me. You're such a warm person, and this puts such a smile on my face. I love it! a,b,c,d, I shall remember that. :) Thank you! ~ Nixie

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Poem-story, story-poem or expressions in words are ALL poetry to me! Poetry expands many boundaries.
So again you delight us with your words and expressions of life. Sheer poetic genius to me!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

^_^ yes 'Julie' I love that name.

you are very fortunate to have amother who taught through example, that is the best way to teach. ^_^
haha, I love your mom and I don't even know her Lol.
well through you, you have let us know a part of her so special. Pratibha, this poem is fantastic! truly it is; a good poem comes from the heart, that's what you have done, you have written straight from the heart. your enthuism full of love and gratitude glow right through your work, and the art/pictures are incredible. Thankyou sweetie, see; what would we ever do without you? ^_^

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Everytime you post something for me, it's so kind and genuine, and that's how this poem is. And very true. It's inspired me to try and follow such wise words. Thank you for sharing this with me.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Pratibha,
Your words of poetry have warmed my soul. Walk your own talk really hit home with me. So many times my friends come to me for good advice about a situation, and in some ways there's 4 fingers pointing back at me most of the time. Sometimes I think we speak our own destiny, so I'm careful in my words, but yet I truly know I have no control over anything regarding my destiny. "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" Isa 40:31 This was a verse given to me since I was a kid. I have always kept it in my heart. Thank you for sharing your heart with me. You are a true poet. Your heart and soul is evident.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

I like (in regards to your footnote) your unique style of poetry. Rhyme is good and I love it, but when you write in freestyle, it's good too, because you can get deep without trying to find the perfect rhyming word. And this was a good write indeed. I love the free flow of it, in a way that brings it all back together and I love the a,b,c, and d concept.

Thanks for sharing buddy!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

behave like the branch of the tree laden with fruits touching the ground. what a beautiful thought! that is truely poetic. And don't worry about the tiny bud with you!! I love that!

I believe that this is my fav of all your writing.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008

Hello fan you are really doing a very great job here keep it up, we your fan are solidly behind you.
even though i don't come to booksie reguraly but i will always check for your writting any time i come
do take care of your self.

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

I'm glad i read this...as a young mother i sometimes paralyse myself deciding what's the right thing to do but your a b c and d are exactly the guidelines to do the best you can...

about your poem, you write like you are creating a gorgeous sumptuous cake with flavour and color - so attractive to look at it...even if i couldnt read i would enjoy your piece as an artistic piece of work...and you are so sensual in your choice of words - things to taste, smell and touch. Your wisdom is given even more power!

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

Thanks for touching my heart with this lovely, heartfelt piece, Julie.

NOW, I AM FLYING!!!!

Love and happiness.....Jerry

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

AWWWWWW JUST TOOO SWEET!! your mother did well pratibha!! Wow im justy loving this!! well then better take a trip to the 'I like' button!!

oops almost forgot!! your son looks like such a gentleman guiding that little girl through the busy streets!! bless him.

Have a good Pratibha!!! xx

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

Hello pratibha,
i didn't read ur poem as a poem in a conventional sense because it is not, but nevertheless it has an identity and an integrity that is its own. You have truly written something that pays ur mother brilliant homage, she must truly be a gr8 mom(I knew that any way since she has raised a daughter who is not only beautiful on the outside but is a truly beautiful human being.) So i will refrain from nitpicking on this one, suffice it to say i was touched while reading this.
P.S never get depressed when you read other people's poetry, never think less of ur self. Everyone is unique and believe me only the unique people in this world survive in any field. Read "The God Of Small Things" by Miss Arundati rai or "Moth Smoke" by Mohsi Hamid and you will understand that all gr8 writers create their own style. So never compromise on that, ur words should be a reflection of ur soul and i am proud to say that in ur case they are.
Love Azmat.

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

pratibha this is a really lovely piece of work. i loved your abc. you are not a piece of glass among gems you are a bright star shining along with many others. snow x

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

Hi Julie,

I am really proud.......................happy to have a great friend like you! Wow any topic given, you simply amaze us with your writing skills. This one in particular simple to remember a, b, c, d and so much meaning attached to it, with nice pictures and of course narrating it as your mother talking to you. Oh honey, you are as usual my "SHINING STAR".

Personally, i should remember more about "C", i lose my temper very quickly, my mother has asked me to change this habit of mine, since childhood, but i am not able to, but it is high time to change as my daughter will learn from me- as you have rightly mentioned " the tiny bud will follow you" , my favorite line!

Posted: Jun 20, 2008

Wow, I love ‘....control your words, temptations, pride and anger….’ If we could all do that, the world would be a much better place to live in, and we, much happier (and much less in trouble). And the eagle reminds me of my tattoo! Hee hee!! Talking of your footnote, poems don’t HAVE to rhyme, in fact, most modern ones don’t. The idea that all poems have to rhyme is an archaic one. If they do rhyme naturally, well and good, but if they don’t, there is no sense in forcing a rhyme and making it sound stilted. Language, after all, is a means of communication, and if you can communicate your meaning well and in a way that sounds beautiful, then you have a poem! Your poems sound like a soul talking to another. What else could you want?

P.S., I loved all the pictures in your poem except the ones with angels and a praying boy – they remind me too much of organized religion, which I am totally not in favor of since I think that a huge amount of conflicts in this world arise from organized religion. Of course, this is just my personal belief, and I certainly don’t expect people to agree with me.

Posted: Jun 20, 2008

hey! sorry for the late response! and this was really good it does'nt have to rhym to be good! I LOVED IT! :D

Posted: Jun 20, 2008

What is poetry but an expression of our inner selves? We do not need rhymes and so many syllables and what-not to write a beautiful poem! You just have to speak from your heart and that is what you have done. You must have had a wonderful mother. I can see her love shining through you. The sentiments you expressed are a little humble for me, but I love them *tee hee* What exactly is lying low like the fruit touching the ground? I'm a little unsure about that one. Hmm.

Posted: Jun 21, 2008

Pratibha, Your poem was more like a garden of flowers blossoming at the heart of summer. Revealing the true beauty within.

Posted: Jun 21, 2008

beautiful and inspirational lovely! you've truly outdone yourself!
Steph:)

Posted: Jun 22, 2008

Very nice poem-story Pratibha!

Your experimentation and sweet, loving tone make this poem great. I can't wait to read more. :)

Regan

Posted: Jun 24, 2008

Inspirational in many levels. Extremely beautiful!

Posted: Jun 27, 2008

Wonderful poem.Yes,people should follow God in every sence.Really great written! :)

Posted: Jun 28, 2008

Hare Krishna!

The ABCD has new face when it comes to Pratibha Didi and it is always enjoyable and opens up the closed spirits within the mind.

Good work!


Haribol

Posted: Jun 30, 2008

You Don't Have To Rhyme To Be A Poet. A Poet Is Someone Who Express Their True Feelings Like You Have. It Was A Very Touching And Beautiful Poem.

Posted: Jul 12, 2008

hey i just love this poem. It is filled with so much wisdom, beauty and love. You are true poet in every sense of the word. You are inspiration and guilding light with your words. Beautiful words chosen and arranged wonderfully!

Posted: Jul 27, 2008

These words are so beautiful! Your mother must've been an amazing person! as are you!

Posted: Aug 2, 2008

Heyyyy---woooah, are you kidding me? You feel like this isn't poetry? No way girl--if it came from your soul than it's poetry. This screams poetry to me sister. This is beautiful, true, full of life and passion. It's awesome and real. You're a GREAT poet, hands down. Keep living those A,B,C's k?

Posted: Aug 6, 2008

true, life is too short, too very short...and i like it! Nicely done!

Posted: Aug 11, 2008

a wonderful poem and delightful artwork . really inspiring and a joy to read .
terry

Posted: Aug 21, 2008

This one was nice, an other of your beautiful and inspiring pieces of writing. It really made me smile, people should learn not to take in too much of what others think and instead just "Walk their talk"

Loved it!

Posted: Dec 20, 2008

I will leave a short comment but one that says a lot,,,,Beautiful !!!

Posted: Dec 20, 2008