The Memory Box
reflections on a box of baby clothes138 total reviews
Comment from Minobu
This poem is lovely and very touching. The language is really beautiful. I love the image of the "giggles in the fine-knit toes" and "the softness of the sweater's knit and purl"--all very sensual and really gives us a feeling for this box of baby clothes. Bravo!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009
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This poem is lovely and very touching. The language is really beautiful. I love the image of the "giggles in the fine-knit toes" and "the softness of the sweater's knit and purl"--all very sensual and really gives us a feeling for this box of baby clothes. Bravo!
Comment Written 15-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009
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This poem is very dear to me, so I am touched that it moved you. T hank you, Brooke
Comment from Minobu
This poem is lovely and very touching. The language is really beautiful. I love the image of the "giggles in the fine-knit toes" and "the softness of the sweater's knit and purl"--all very sensual and really gives us a feeling for this box of baby clothes. Bravo!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009
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This poem is lovely and very touching. The language is really beautiful. I love the image of the "giggles in the fine-knit toes" and "the softness of the sweater's knit and purl"--all very sensual and really gives us a feeling for this box of baby clothes. Bravo!
Comment Written 15-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009
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Your review came through twice - thank you again :-)
Comment from LadyMary
Again, you have touched my inner soul. This is indeed a beautiful retrospective of love and awakens all the senses as one shares memories in your sensitive writing. Beautifully written. LadyMary
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Again, you have touched my inner soul. This is indeed a beautiful retrospective of love and awakens all the senses as one shares memories in your sensitive writing. Beautifully written. LadyMary
Comment Written 01-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2008
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Lady Mary, your responses mean the world to me, to know I have connected with a reader in this way. You are so very gracious to let me know this is how you feel. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Marjorie D.
This is truly touching and beautiful, Brooke. I'm certain what you said in your notes is true about divorce doesn't mean you don't still love an ex-spouse. I think that speaks highly of both ex-spouses. The poem is a joy to read!
Best of luck!
Marjorie
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This is truly touching and beautiful, Brooke. I'm certain what you said in your notes is true about divorce doesn't mean you don't still love an ex-spouse. I think that speaks highly of both ex-spouses. The poem is a joy to read!
Best of luck!
Marjorie
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Marjorie, thanks so much -this poem means more to me than almost any I've written in a long time as it is for my daughter and about the man I loved, her dad. thank you, Brooke
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thanks, Marjorie - this one is personal to me, more so than most. Brooke
Comment from raimie
Wow, that is a wonderful poem inspired by a wonderful story. Yes, sometimes you can love someone and just not be able to live with them. These choices are tough, but often unavoidable. i am so proud your daughter will have these darling momentos.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Wow, that is a wonderful poem inspired by a wonderful story. Yes, sometimes you can love someone and just not be able to live with them. These choices are tough, but often unavoidable. i am so proud your daughter will have these darling momentos.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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You are most perceptive. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Isis
Well-written piece of art. And I liked the artwork too. Your poem reminded me of my seven yearold son when he was still a baby and your words are exactly what I felt. You captured the picture of a mom going through all her child's priceless treaasures of childhood. Great job!
Love,
Isis
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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Well-written piece of art. And I liked the artwork too. Your poem reminded me of my seven yearold son when he was still a baby and your words are exactly what I felt. You captured the picture of a mom going through all her child's priceless treaasures of childhood. Great job!
Love,
Isis
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about your own memories and for the thoughtful review. I truly appreciate your kind words, Brooke
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You're welcome.
Love,
Isis
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You're welcome.
Love,
Isis
Comment from Lynnor
This is a wonderful and heartfelt poetic story of part of this poets life that did not end with a divorce, nor did it begin with one. But it continued to fill and carry on for this authors love and child through her ex-husbands baby cloths that had been kept in a small box of memories to be passed on to future generations of his to come. There is no one who can add or change or edit any aspect of this piece except the author/poet herself, for it is as individual as the memories themselves. Wonderful piece and nicely written.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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This is a wonderful and heartfelt poetic story of part of this poets life that did not end with a divorce, nor did it begin with one. But it continued to fill and carry on for this authors love and child through her ex-husbands baby cloths that had been kept in a small box of memories to be passed on to future generations of his to come. There is no one who can add or change or edit any aspect of this piece except the author/poet herself, for it is as individual as the memories themselves. Wonderful piece and nicely written.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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thank you for this most lovely review that truly understands everything I was saying - I went to nominate you for your earlier review tonight but found out I'd used my 6 nominations for the month!! Brooke
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I know what you mean, there have been so many times I have wanted to nominate and give higher ratings, only to find I have used up my allotment for the month and week- it's just not fair to limit me that way, lol.... Thank you any way, I appreciate the thought.-Lynnor
Comment from Leah H
I ams so upset I ran out of 6 stars but this poem deserves the rating. An amazing tribute and, yes, that feeling of finding such items in a long forgotten box is a thrill you captured. I also agree - when you share a life with someone, you can't just erase your feelings, even if it doesn't work out as intended. Excellent! -- Sincerely, Leah
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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I ams so upset I ran out of 6 stars but this poem deserves the rating. An amazing tribute and, yes, that feeling of finding such items in a long forgotten box is a thrill you captured. I also agree - when you share a life with someone, you can't just erase your feelings, even if it doesn't work out as intended. Excellent! -- Sincerely, Leah
Comment Written 28-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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Leah, thank you so much for your generous impulse - your comments mean more than a sixth star ever could!! Brooke
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Brooke, your work is prolific and excellent - this is not gratuitous - the effort and feelings you put into your pieces demonstrates this. Sincerely, Leah
Comment from Readywriter52
The memeory box has some good memories assorted with it. The baby clothes are associated with some fond memories. These are memories that should always be preserved.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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The memeory box has some good memories assorted with it. The baby clothes are associated with some fond memories. These are memories that should always be preserved.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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thank you! You are very thoughtful, Brooke
Comment from LovnPeace
This is so beautiful and well done. I agree with you about the lingering love after a divorce. I think once bound so tight it never fully dies. Blessings and luck. L&P2u
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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This is so beautiful and well done. I agree with you about the lingering love after a divorce. I think once bound so tight it never fully dies. Blessings and luck. L&P2u
Comment Written 28-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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thanks so much for this lovely review, Brooke
