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Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello lovely Sandra,
Such a lovely poem. Good aabb rhyme scheme in the quatrains. I love the feelings and thoughts you've expressed. Going back to a former home is like looking through an old photo album, isn't it?
I saw the house was up for sale, I went and got the keys
Then fought my way through weeds so high and tall neglected trees.
The door creaked as it opened up and took me back to when
I lived there with my mum and dad, all so much younger then. ... oh, I was standing right there with you!
Hope you've had a wonderful week, my dear friend.
Hugs and so much love,
Sonali xx
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016
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Hello lovely Sandra,
Such a lovely poem. Good aabb rhyme scheme in the quatrains. I love the feelings and thoughts you've expressed. Going back to a former home is like looking through an old photo album, isn't it?
I saw the house was up for sale, I went and got the keys
Then fought my way through weeds so high and tall neglected trees.
The door creaked as it opened up and took me back to when
I lived there with my mum and dad, all so much younger then. ... oh, I was standing right there with you!
Hope you've had a wonderful week, my dear friend.
Hugs and so much love,
Sonali xx
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016
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Hi my dear Sonali! Lovely to see your name here again. I'm so pleased you liked my poem, it wasn't really my old home, but I visited mine this week while I was staying with my relatives in Ipswich. It has been years since I was last there. Such lovely memories of those days so long ago. They sort of tumbled out onto this picture this challenge. How are you? I read your message, you are busy and it will be a while before you post your next part. You must slow down!! Take time to stand and stare, as the saying goes. :) Anyway, thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra. xxx
Comment from humpwhistle
Houses are flesh and bone just like us.
They are family. Especially when we look back.
Homes are like grandparents. Warm and tolerant.
And they stand even taller than our parents.
These are the thoughts your poems evokes in me.
Grandparents crumble and so do houses.
We don't remember the decay. We remember the vigor.
What you remember, Sandra, is what's real.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Houses are flesh and bone just like us.
They are family. Especially when we look back.
Homes are like grandparents. Warm and tolerant.
And they stand even taller than our parents.
These are the thoughts your poems evokes in me.
Grandparents crumble and so do houses.
We don't remember the decay. We remember the vigor.
What you remember, Sandra, is what's real.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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You are so right, Lee. I have some happy memories. My grandparents and my parents are gone, but the memories they left me are priceless. I am so pleased you shared the same thoughts I did looking at that picture. I did go and see the house I was born in, I am visiting my cousins in Ipswich, on the east coast of England, and thought I'd have a trip back in time. It was still the same after all this time. Thanks my special friend. And a big hug for the 6 stars! :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Ben Colder
I regret not having a six for this excellent poem. Yes, it brings back moments too as I was thinking at once visiting my old home- site. Well done, Sandy.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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I regret not having a six for this excellent poem. Yes, it brings back moments too as I was thinking at once visiting my old home- site. Well done, Sandy.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Thank you, dear Ben. I am visiting my home town at the moment, a niece got married last Saturday, so I took my husband to see the house I was born in. It's still standing and looks to be well loved still. I had some really happy memories there. It's sad and happy memories you end up with, my friend. So many of my family have gone now, but the memories linger on, thank goodness. Thank you for the lovely review, my friend. :) Sandy. xxx
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I get sometimes jealous knowing my Mary and family are in Paradise with Jesus having a great time and I am still here. But never or less we must run our course and glorify Him while we are here.
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Sandra, you have composed such a very poignant poem! Your words gave to me the visions of those wondrous times shared in a loving home.
Very good poem about the picture you have written about! This is very well written!
Take care my long time friend and enjoy your day and family! Still loving you my friend,,,,,,Jim
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016
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Sandra, you have composed such a very poignant poem! Your words gave to me the visions of those wondrous times shared in a loving home.
Very good poem about the picture you have written about! This is very well written!
Take care my long time friend and enjoy your day and family! Still loving you my friend,,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016
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Thank you, Jim. I have just come home from a week up where I was born. My niece got married last Saturday, and we stayed on for the week. It was so nice to see all my relations again. While I was there we went to see my grandparents house, I was born there, so was one of my brothers, so I had lots of lovely memories. I used them for this poem, I'm so pleased you liked it. How are you now? I haven't heard from you for such a long time, and you will always have a special place in my heart, I hope you know that, my dear friend. Much love and big hugs. xsx Sandra
Comment from damommy
What a fantastic take on this challenge. I loved every word.
I pass by where my "growing-up" home used to be. I have all the memories tucked away in my heart. Four of you? I am an only child. I tell everyone that Mother and Daddy didn't want to mess with perfection. Truth probably is that I scared them so much, they didn't dare take a chance on more. LOL.
Your rhymes and meter could not be better. This is so lovely. 8-)
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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What a fantastic take on this challenge. I loved every word.
I pass by where my "growing-up" home used to be. I have all the memories tucked away in my heart. Four of you? I am an only child. I tell everyone that Mother and Daddy didn't want to mess with perfection. Truth probably is that I scared them so much, they didn't dare take a chance on more. LOL.
Your rhymes and meter could not be better. This is so lovely. 8-)
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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LOL! Yvonne, I'm sure you weren't that scary! I love your explanation of why you had no siblings, I think that was brilliant, of course you can't compete with perfection! lol. Thank you so much, my friend, for the fun review and for the 6 stars! :) Sandra xxx
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You're welcome. 8-)
Comment from Kate Tompkins
Absolutely delightful! Rhyme and meter spot on, it all flows.
The last paragraph is perfect, when it could so easily have been sappy. I like the idea of letting go of the house while retaining the memories, and hoping the next owner will make happy memories too.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Absolutely delightful! Rhyme and meter spot on, it all flows.
The last paragraph is perfect, when it could so easily have been sappy. I like the idea of letting go of the house while retaining the memories, and hoping the next owner will make happy memories too.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for awarding it the 6 stars, Kate, that was so nice of you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my take on the picture. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from aryr
This was so enjoyable to read. It was loaded with both fond and not so fond memories. It worked through the adventures of life and living. It was great writing, thank you for sharing. Sandra.
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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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This was so enjoyable to read. It was loaded with both fond and not so fond memories. It worked through the adventures of life and living. It was great writing, thank you for sharing. Sandra.
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my take on the picture, Alie. I'm delighted you enjoyed it!! :) Sandra xx
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You are so welcome Sandra.
Comment from winnona
A well written picture this challenge poem. I think you completed the challenge well. Your words flowed easily line to line and combined to form the message of the poem for the reader.
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A well written picture this challenge poem. I think you completed the challenge well. Your words flowed easily line to line and combined to form the message of the poem for the reader.
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2016
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Thank you for your lovely review, Winnona, I'm so pleased you liked it. :) ~Sandra xx
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Thank you for your lovely review, Winnona, I'm so pleased you liked it. :) ~Sandra xx
