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Mommy Dearest

He looks into her eyes Twinkling stars above him lift him upon a cloud Tiny buds open up to taste the breath of life Milk and honey sugar and spice Light, tender, fluttering Love imprisons a little heart as mommy's kiss lingers on his lips. "Give Mommy Some Sugar." Painting by Tom McKinny.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/2/2012 7:16:00 PM

Margaret, , ,,.. it is nice to read this oldie and goody poem.... :-) congrats with your wonderful win,, ..always~ PD

Raul Moreno

Date: 5/3/2009 6:58:00 PM

Margaret, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Date: 4/3/2009 4:55:00 PM

Congratulations on having two poems chosen as semi-finalists. Way to go! Best wishes in the finals. Keep on writing. Karen

Elaine George

Date: 4/1/2009 9:01:00 PM

It is an endearing painting as is this wonderful ekphrasis. Best wishes to you, dear Margaret, in the final round. Lainie

Heidie Buys

Date: 3/30/2009 3:31:00 PM

So sweetly spoken. Congratulations on having two poems go through to the next round. Well done and best wishes for the finals. Love Heidie

Daver Austin

Date: 1/2/2009 4:41:00 AM

Delicate and sweet, Margaret, full of love. Congrats on this one. Love, daver

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/29/2008 10:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Warmest wishes for a safe and happy new year! Love, Shar

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/29/2008 9:10:00 AM

Margaret - Wonderful poem - Listen we have a house full of guest - our son is home from Iraq so I've had to put the book on hold for a few days - will pick it back up as soon as things settle down ok - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – I hope the coming year has many blessings in store for you and those you love – God Bless, MJ

Brian Strand

Date: 12/29/2008 1:14:00 AM

Congrats on your feature write this week Meg.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/28/2008 6:40:00 PM

Wonderful poem, and interesting subject. Well deserved to take another look in the featured section this week. I will try to look up this painting. Congratulations, Margaret!~ Love, Carrie

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 12/28/2008 5:06:00 PM

Doesn't need sugar. Sweet enough. Congratulations Meg, on having this one featured. Vince

Date: 12/28/2008 4:49:00 PM

Thank you for allowing me to smile with this one. A second honor for this poem--congratulations on having it featured. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen