Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

I'm nearing my sixth decade, and still have my first doll, Kissy. She is rather tattered, but boy did I love her as a child. Bi can't part with her although she scares the crap out of my adult Children!

Your poem touched on that from childhood and I enjoyed it immensely. Excellent picture this story within a poem, exhibiting rhyme and emotion.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, Mary! I had my favourite dolly until I was nineteen, and then it 'mysteriously' disappeared. I have always had a sneaking feeling that my sister threw it away, she was jealous of my dolly!! That you have still got yours, that's wonderful! Don't worry about the adult children, lol! Thanks again, my friend. xsx Sandra

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Effective and consistent (in each stanza) changes in meter, Sandra.

Very cute write of a young child's love and devotion for her dolly. Maybe she's not as silly as she seems, as I bet she polishes off the ice-cream her dolly doesn't eat. ;-)

I was starting to worry why the enforced parting til I read about school. :-)

Excellent.

Cheers, Ray xx

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you, Ray. I learnt young that you get extra when you 'share' with dolly! LOL. I'm glad you liked it, my friend, thank you so much. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Thank goodness she's just going off to school. I thought this was going to be a tragic story about a girl whose mother thinks she's too old for dolls.

You did such a good job matching your poem to the pic, Sandra. It does look like she's hugging her doll with a tremendous amount of emotion. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Lou, I don't do cruelty!! LOL, take her dolly away! I had mine till I was nineteen, and I swear my sister threw it away! Thanks, my friend, so pleased you liked the outcome. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Louise Michelle on 06-Jun-2016

Hey, I'm still playing with dolls. Well, collecting them anyway, LOL.

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

What a cute take on the prompt picture. Good form and rhyme and the poor little girl having to leave dolly behind. Then the promise of ice cream after school - nice touch.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, John, I'm so pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture. I love ice-cream! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Sandra, you had me stymied through the entire poem. All sort of negativism's were flowing as I read this.

I'm thankful for the cute and thoughtful ending. Well done. I wish I had a six but I guess not being a full fledged member right now doesn't allow it.
John

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Dear John, you know your reviews are worth more to me than the 6s are. Thank you so much, my friend. I'm glad you liked my poem, it is the way we girls think when we aren't allowed to do what we want! LOL. Bless your heart for your lovely review, my friend. Pop by any time with your fours or fives. (not a three, LOL) xxx Sandra

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Sandra, this is the best picture this challenge entry I have read so far. It's so very well written and appropriate for the Picture This challenge. The little girl broke my heart. She is so sweet I could kidnap her. LoL

Well done my friend.
*gypsy hugs*

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

LOL, I love you, Gypsy! Thank you so much, my friend. You are a darling lady! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I can hear Mum snarling, "No! You can't take that ragged old thing to pre K with you, you're nearly four. Grow up, and blahblahblah." I thought this might be a salute to Dolly, who has dumped Carl and is going on the road again, even if she's older than dirt.... I don't see anything I'd insist on changing about your poem.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Aha, I suspect your mum didn't let you take your toy soldier to school! LOL, you certainly have the mum off to a tee! IU didn't know Dolly had dumped Carl! When did that happen? She will find another toy-boy soon enough. Thank you so much, Red, for reading my take on the picture. Now, about your toy soldier... :) Sandra xxx

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was so delightful, I understand your love for this particular challenge. Thank you for listing all those involved. I enjoyed the poem and it was truly based on the picture- great job. I honestly did not think the separation was based on school- very descriptive and very mysterious. Again thank you.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you! You must join us. Read some of the others and you will see what I mean. We all see something different. Thanks for reading my take, my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx

reply by aryr on 06-Jun-2016

You are very welcome, thanks for sharing the information as well.

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

There are so many ways this photo can be interpreted, Sandra.
It would be easy to go dramatic, even tragic.
I like that you bridged the gap.
In the little girl's mind, this is dramatic, bordering on tragic.
But you smooth it out.
You put her on the cusp of learning a lesson, but you let
the lesson remain in her future.
You refrained from tying it all up.

I hope you enjoy the challenge.

Peace, Lee
I admire that.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you so very much, my lovely friend. I have read some of the others, and yes, they are very different. I do enjoy the challenge. Sometimes I look at the pictures we have to use, and think what on earth can I do with that? The Spider web last time! Big hugs, dear Lee, for those shiny stars, I would give you a big kiss if you were near. Do you accept virtual ones? :) xxxx Sandra

reply by humpwhistle on 06-Jun-2016

Only if they're wet and sloppy.

I get the feeling these challenges and 'potlatches' are forming schisms, in the community. Subsets.
I'm not against it, I'm just wondering where it will end up. Any thoughts?

reply by Anonymous Member on 08-Jun-2016

Only if they're wet and sloppy.

I get the feeling these challenges and 'potlatches' are forming schisms, in the community. Subsets.
I'm not against it, I'm just wondering where it will end up. Any thoughts?

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

Your words were perfect for your poem/pose
You captured my attention from the first line to the last.
I thought it was a delightful read.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you so much, Cookie, for reading my take on the picture. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. :) xsx Sandra