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Her Apple Pies

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ragged oven mitt still hangs from the fridge yellow stains from baking tantalizing apple pies always made with mother’s love her tiny hands stayed busy new pies she served to family each day such traditions seem lost now old mitt has burns and blemishes but it brings memories that make her feel close when I miss her most, I don the mitt trying to emulate her recipe something always seems missing perhaps it’s the absence of her love still, I keep this special mitt, not ready to let go of memories *Written 5/8/2020 For Craig Cornish’s “The Potholder” poetry contest

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Funom Makama

Date: 6/25/2020 3:52:00 PM

Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/17/2020 3:47:00 PM

This is so lovely and moving, Carolyn! Janice

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/13/2020 1:27:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, if you stop and sit a while quietly on your own and meditate, you will feel an aura around and about you - it will be yours mothers love - focus on your mother in your meditation, but drain yourself of anything that will not allow you to concentrate - her spirit is your guardian angel. Lovely that you have your mother's mitt. Wonderful to see you back on your page - love your poems. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Judy Ball

Date: 6/2/2020 6:37:00 AM

Yes indeed Carolyn. Hang onto that mitt. It's something that she used all the time so you can still keep her close. Lovely write. God Bless, JB

Elaine George

Date: 5/20/2020 6:54:00 AM

Yes! Beautiful memories indeed, Carolyn. Many congrats on your win. ~ Elaine

John Watt

Date: 5/19/2020 2:01:00 AM

I always love poems of nostalgia and fond memories, and you did this one so well, dear Carolyn. Congratulations on your big win, and it's great to have you back after your hiatus. Blessings ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/19/2020 1:28:00 AM

I remember reading this tender poem and leaving a comment. It is no where to be found? I loved it Carolyn. I am happy to see this poem on the winner’s list. Congratulations my friend. I not only have worn pot holders but beloved cups with chips in them I can’t part with. Blessings xxoo

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/18/2020 10:27:00 PM

Pleasant memories are never left behind. They stay with us forever. Congratulations Carolyn :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/14/2020 6:20:00 PM

Hi Carolyn: My favorite pie reminds me f my mom as well. I wish you wellin the contest!

James Peranteau

Date: 5/13/2020 7:59:00 AM

touching my poetic friend...special days for you...much love, james that pie, nyummy!

Paul Callus

Date: 5/10/2020 11:59:00 AM

There comes a time in life when all we are left with are our memories...and the older we get, the more important these memories become! Such are the memories which you regale us with in this lovely poem that has an aroma of mum's cooking and love. Hugs & Love // paul

Silent One

Date: 5/10/2020 10:57:00 AM

A nice nostalgic poem.. never let go of those memories.. nice poem for the contest..

Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/8/2020 8:28:00 PM

Cool poem; the apple pie looks delicious too; -JT

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/8/2020 7:48:00 PM

Hello Carolyn … reminders of our Mother from our childhood days certainly give us the needs to carry on the traditions that we enjoyed so much - thank you Carolyn - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/8/2020 2:57:00 PM

Lovely tribute Carolyn, those mitts speak volumes and bring back beautiful memories. Hope you're well. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/8/2020 1:19:00 PM

Luckily, you have the memories because apples available for purchase today are nothing like the delicious apples that were available to your mother! Nice to read you again! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

Date: 5/8/2020 12:40:00 PM

what a wonderful keepsake and fabulous memories, hang on to them both my friend. My mitts are stained and burned but i won't replace them either, they are so cherished !:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/8/2020 11:55:00 AM

Enjoyed the loving tone of this poem reminiscing in memories--we find comfort in a keepsake--your poem is an expression of special bond, Carolyn. Best for a win.