Comment from JTStone

Excellent

Well, Sandra
I wuz expecting to be reading another segment in your story. It is refreshing to see you haven't forgotten the children now that you're doing the grown up stuff.
You have always had a knack at tugging a bit at the heart strings of parents...haven't you.

Jimmy

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2016

LOL! I will never stop writing for children, Jimmy, my grandchildren would have something to say about that! Thank you so much my friend for reading this one. I am in the middle of writing the next part, I was so delighted to see my story was nominated for the story of the month, I have to make sure I work up to the end of it with a bang! It will be on soon, and then I will do lots more children's poetry and see if I can write another story. :) Sandra xxxx

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Sandra. What a sweet poem. I enjoyed reading it so much, spoken from a little girl's point of view. Our dollies were our friends and companions way back when. I still have a few of my favorite dolls and wouldn't part with them. Marilyn

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2016

I had a favourite dolly and kept it for years, then it disappeared. I was so upset. Thank you, Marilyn, for reading my take on the picture, I so pleased you enjoyed it. xsx Sandra

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

It is a terrible wrench, even if it is only a few hours. That's an eternity to a five year old. You have caught the close attachment so well here and highlighted the different understanding of the world between the adult and the child.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, Jim, for this really lovely review. That is so nice of you, thank you! xsx Sandra

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

A delightful poem that captures the sentiment expressed in the image quite well. You capture a child's heartache when she finds she can't take her doll to school with her. How touchingly sweet.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you, my friend. I am so pleased you liked my take on the picture. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Clarekr

Excellent

I was so sure something sad was going to happen to that little girl and then I got to the end. LOL. Such a cute ending. A very well-written poem.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, Clare, I'm so pleased you liked my take on the picture. It was such a love picture too. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Sandra, I was in tears my friend...and then I read the last lines sweet girl...and still cried...hate to have to see her go to school and leave her baby doll a lone...sigh...so very well written you...a great Octogram form...WOW!!!...and such a sweet picture you...love ya so Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Aww, Linda, my lovely friend, you always say the nicest things about my work, thank you so very much!! When I meet you upstairs in the distant future, I will buy you a glass of Angel wine! Love you too, big hugs, Sandra xxx

reply by l.raven on 08-Jun-2016

it's a date...and I will bring some ricekrispy treats...I'll use the clouds from Heaven as the marshmallows in the treats...sounds like a plan...your sooooo welcome sweet angel...love ya...big hugs back at ya...Linda xxoo

reply by the author on 09-Jun-2016

Love marshmallows! And ricekrispy treats! LOL. xxxx

reply by l.raven on 09-Jun-2016

sounds wonderful...xxoo love ya

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

I so enjoyed your dolly poem, Sandra. I was worried she had to leave for some awful reason, but her leaving with tears and sadness to go to school, made me smile. She loves her dolly so much and sure didn't want to leave her alone. Wonderful!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, Karyn, for your lovely review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture. It reminded me of myself when I was a child, I wanted to take my dolly everywhere! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

You girls are having a blast. That Jax has always got something going. LOL. I was thinking about one of my granddaughters and the way she cared for her doll. Good one, Sandy.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Hi, Ben, thank you so much. I think most little girls have a dolly they treasure and talk to, it's the mother instinct in us, lol. I hope you are doing well, my friend, I think of you a lot. God bless and keep you safe. Lots of love, Sandy xxx

Comment from Ginnygray

Excellent

Sandra, this was such an interesting read that kept me wandering why you couldn't take Dolly with you and that both your parents were in agreement. The ending is not only the answer of her going off to school but such a tender offering of sharing some ice cream together upon your return! Great poem!ð???

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you, Ginny, lol, I always 'shared' my ice cream with my dolly, that way I got extra by persuading my mother to put some up for my 'friend' lol. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

You have a special way of portraying the sweet moments, and I'm guessing it must be a kind heart shining through your words. Great job. :-)

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

My husband said I have you all fooled! LOL, No dinner for him tonight! Thank you, my friend, for another of your lovely reviews. I think you must have a kind heart, because you are always so kind to me. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Ric Myworld on 07-Jun-2016

I'm meaner than a junk-yard dog, with a hide thicker than Whit leather, and most people annoy the "You know what" out of me. You just happen to be on my good list. :-)

reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

LOL! I bet you are a pussy cat, without the claws! xx