Comment from C. Gale Burnett

Excellent

This is so worthy of 6-stars, and I truly regret I have none.
I am overwhelmed. I am feeling so much emotion, and that's the idea.
This was a beautifully written poem, and I can totally relate to it. I have experienced in times past feelings of sadness over the many great sacrifices I have made, making those I love feel special and satisfied, and then later have received tokens of gifts, when, I too, just wanted to feel their love and gift of time.
Very well done, and a great contest entry!
C. Gale

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Dec-2018

aww, I just want to give you a big hug. Thanks for the insightful review and phantom stars. I know that before I die, I will grab and toss a phone some kid is scrolling on while their Grandmother is trying to tell them a special story, sigh. I wish you a merry Christmas dear. judester

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem about the holidays, Regular Tea, saddens me to think that is becomes more the rule than the exception when it comes to our elders.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2018

It is sad. I see all the kids scrolling on their phones while Grandma sits, just wanting to ''explore'' her grandkids, maybe share a story with them. Now I sound like Debbie Downer. I do believe older people begin to feel a desperation to share their stories before they go. Cheers, j

Comment from phill doran

Exceptional

Hello to you
This is a wonderful piece.
"Time with her family" - what a turn of sentiment. This is very well written; leads the reader in and is very subtle in its delivery. Such a simple approach but very effective.
I wish you the very best with this - I enjoyed it: thank you for posting it.
cheers
phill

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2018

Thanks for the insightful review, Phil. The true gift really is oneself, one size fits all. Cheers, j

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

What a sad and heart wrenching poem that wold be so dreadful to endure. Thanks for sharing this line poem. The format keeps the past fast and fluid. Well done.

All the best,

Melissa

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2018

Thanks for the encouraging review. It is sad to think the only gift she wants is them. j

Comment from fm wright

Exceptional

This covers several emotions that occur this time of year. It is sad, but we sometimes forget, with all the commercialism, that the one gift that is cherished the most is time with family. I flowed beautifully and kept in thought. Truly well said and well done!

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review and sparkly stars. I usually leave the free verse to Gloria and horror to Dean.
Would you say this is free verse? A list poem? Everything in my head seems to rhyme abcb. haha
I do agree that the true gift is of yourself.(one size fits all) Parents bring the kids to see the Grandparents for a brief time, before they are carted off to, well, wherever. The poor Grandparents need that little extra time to examine, peruse, marvel and express their love for those cherished little ones.
Like the stitched pillow, '' If I had known how much fun grandchildren were, I would have had them sooner.'' Bless, j

reply by fm wright on 05-Dec-2018

To me, it is what I'd call a free verse, though free verse isn't really my forte. I mainly write rhyming and have added 5-7-5s lately because of the many contests involving, though I am still working on writing these well. You are most certainly welcome on the review and stars!

reply by the author on 05-Dec-2018

It's great to try so many styles. Sonnet? sure...limerick, why not? hah, cheers, j