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A Warm Byre

Cows gathered at gate black dogs yapping at their heels the milkmaid awaits Welcome the warm byre maid rests her head on cow’s flank creamy milk pours forth For my mother Gracie, A milkmaid in her youth who always appreciated a warm byre on a cold winter morning. Contest - A Short Poem Please. Margaret Foster

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John Freeman

Date: 9/3/2011 10:51:00 AM

Margaret, a pleasure to see your worthy poem in first place. Agape, Moses

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/3/2011 3:10:00 AM

A First Place Win Congratulations. CR

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 9/2/2011 8:22:00 PM

Wonderful poem!!!!!!!!!! Congrats. on the first place win!!!!!!!!-------Lori

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/2/2011 1:50:00 AM

OH, I'm so sorry. I just looked down here and saw you won with this in the previous contest.Do you see how behind I am here at Soup. I was thinking this was for her CURRENT haiku contest where she says to show just one well, congrats for your win with these two, Margaret. It's so nice to have you back here again!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/2/2011 1:48:00 AM

that last line of second haiku was so pretty to imagine, Margaret. a warm memory this is too. Hey,I could be wrong. but recheck the rules, sweetie. I think she said one haiku only and I wouldn't want you to miss out for something like that. If I had my pick, I'd go with the second one! Luv,Andrea

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/2/2011 12:38:00 AM

I was raised on dairy farms, its been a long time since I thought about milking a cow by hand. Lovely poem. Lee

Constance La France

Date: 9/1/2011 3:03:00 PM

Congratulations Margaret, on a fist place win in my contest, this poem was so visual and it reaaly spoke to my heart ~~

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/1/2011 2:16:00 PM

Another beautiful dedication.. This is a sweet write Margaret.. congratulations on your first place win, love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/1/2011 2:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Constance La France's "A Short Poem, Please" contest Margaret. Love, Carol

Paul Beadnall

Date: 9/1/2011 1:15:00 PM

Congraulations Margret a beautiful dedication to your mother with blessings from Paul.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/1/2011 11:29:00 AM

Oh our thoughts were very similar. Congratulations Margaret. Nice to have you back. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/1/2011 11:03:00 AM

Congrats Margaret on your first place win with this lovely poetry luv...

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/1/2011 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations on the first place win , Margaret

David Williams

Date: 9/1/2011 10:30:00 AM

hey Margaret congrats on your win.. David

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/1/2011 10:10:00 AM

What a wonderful and lovely poem of memory....(seems as if I am looking at a painting)... Congratulations to you, Margaret!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/31/2011 3:13:00 PM

yeoow, my heart swims with delight,marge.. a lovely spoken flow in here.. winning wishes! :) huggs, nette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/31/2011 9:38:00 AM

I love reading poetry written about and for mothers. The best to you in the contest Margaret. Love, Carol

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/31/2011 8:31:00 AM

Very touching lines, Margaret.

Kash Poet

Date: 8/31/2011 5:36:00 AM

Lovely Haiku here Margaret and a great dedication to your mom.Enjoyed reading it.Best wishes in the contest.