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Oh Mamma I miss you so much This is all I have left, your treasured violin and my memories I hug the violin and recall the gentle music you played Remembering the stories you told of how I would lie in my cradle You would lull me to sleep with Brahms lullaby When I hear it now my brown eyes fill with tears Oh Mamma I miss you so much Pappa allows me to hold your precious violin When I do, I feel so so close to you I can still smell your scent on the chin rest You had a little blue velvet cushion I stoke its silky softness and smile Oh Mamma I miss you so much Pappa says that you are making sweet music in heaven The angels must be so so happy Grand Pappa is getting me my own violin I will practice every day like you used to I’m going to make you proud mamma Oh Mamma I miss you so much… 12~23~14 Contest: Let the music play on – Mystic Rose ~awarded 2nd place~

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/19/2015 7:34:00 PM

This is so well done, congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2015 1:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Richard I smile when I see this picture I think it is so charming:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/5/2015 9:26:00 PM

Back to congratulate you, Jan! Hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 1:20:00 AM

Thanks so much Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan x

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/4/2015 10:01:00 AM

Aww. Play on with your wonderful write. Grats on your contest win! Hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:19:00 PM

Thanks Cas:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 1/3/2015 6:28:00 AM

Very sweet Jan, Congratulations on your Win

Jan Allison
Date: 1/3/2015 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Jerry:-) Hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/2/2015 11:04:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations!!! A sweet "Let The Music Play On, WIN." Love Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 1/3/2015 4:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/2/2015 3:06:00 PM

Beautiful, heartfelt poem, Jan! So pleased to see you high on the podium! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 3:13:00 PM

Thanks Sandra am so proud of this write i loved the image as soon as I saw it and just went with my sad muse at the time:-) Hugs jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/2/2015 8:54:00 AM

WOWWOWWOW!!!! Look at you a top win with your amazing write. A huge Congratulation on your stunning win.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 10:08:00 AM

Thanks Armand I guess having sad muse at time does have its benefits:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/2/2015 2:23:00 AM

It is another winning year, congrats Jan ...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:02:00 AM

Thanks so much for your congrats and suport Kayod5:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/1/2015 8:27:00 PM

Very nice write Jan....Congrats on a great win

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:01:00 AM

Thanks so much for your congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/1/2015 8:13:00 PM

Jan, what a wonderful story, Mamma is being one of the angels playing music in heaven. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to you for the coming year

Jan Allison
Date: 1/1/2015 8:19:00 PM

Thanks Eve I am so proud of this write and was delighted it placed so well in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/26/2014 5:23:00 AM

A beautiful take on this theme. I hope you do really well with this.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2014 5:25:00 AM

Thanks Maurice I have to go with the flow where my muse takes me alternates between happy and sad lol:-) Hugs jan xxx

John Monteblanco

Date: 12/25/2014 12:48:00 PM

Deep. Good luck in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2014 2:56:00 PM

Thanks John - the more I look at the picture the more I love it:-) Hugs jan xxx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/24/2014 8:55:00 PM

I just loved the photo, it goes so well with this poem, it just warmed my heart to read this this one Jan!! hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2014 3:17:00 AM

Thanks Arthur I had to pull the picture of the contest page I think it shows the inspiration behind the poem - I have to go with my emotions at the moment - on a rollercoaster of a ride:-( Hugs and happy Christmas to you my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/24/2014 2:46:00 PM

How you touched me with this beautiful, heartfelt poem Jan! you have been very ably inspired by this photo...a sure winner in my books! hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 2:56:00 PM

I guess sad muse was on overdrive as I wrote this after we had taken dad into hospice yesterday:-( I am fine in myself at the moment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 12/24/2014 11:29:00 AM

I love how you were inspired by the picture, Jan! Yes, she holds the violin so lovingly...your poem is a perfect interpretation. Merry Christmas to you and many blessings for the new year! You deserve that and so much more...hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 11:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Rhonda - its been an emotional journey and writing is helping me so so much:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2014 10:22:00 AM

This is so touching! Merry Chrismas and thanks for all your thoughtful visits.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Richard - we took dad into hospice yesterday so i guess sad muse took over somewhat:-( Have a wonderful time over the festive season:-) hugs jan

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 12/24/2014 9:52:00 AM

Jan, this is so beautiful and melancholy! I love it and I am sure it will do well in the contest! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! Warmest regards, Pandita.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 11:45:00 AM

Thanks so much Pandita - seasons greetings to you too:-) Hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/24/2014 8:54:00 AM

love this Jan,, happy Christmas to you and your family...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 9:36:00 AM

Thanks so much harry have a wonderful time over the festive period:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/24/2014 8:52:00 AM

Memories are the stones the edifice of our life is built with, Dear Jan! Marvelous poem singing a story of incomparable beauty. Mystic Rose is right! A seven from me and many hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 9:35:00 AM

We took dad into hospice yesterday so guess it was sad muse that took over - am pleased with the way the poem turned out in the end:-) Hugs jan xxx

Daver Austin

Date: 12/24/2014 8:36:00 AM

Oh how the little girl hugs her violin. With good teaching and lots of practice, maybe the Tschaikowsky Concerto someday. The picture says worlds, the poem also. Love, daver

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 9:32:00 AM

Thanks Daver:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/24/2014 5:11:00 AM

Memories of the past well expressed with emotions, Merry Christmas, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 9:31:00 AM

Thanks Dr Mehta:-) seasons greetings to you too:-) Hugs jan x

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 12/24/2014 12:34:00 AM

Very nice memories Jan! I really enjoyed your poem my dear friend. Have a very joyful day! A 7 for you! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 1:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Dorian:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/23/2014 10:32:00 PM

A sad but beautiful story Jan....have a Merry Christmas.... Hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 1:33:00 AM

I'll try Tim - have a wonderful time with the family especially the little one - such a magical time for them:-) Hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/23/2014 9:36:00 PM

By the way, Merry Christmas!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 1:31:00 AM

Thanks Russell and to you and your family too:-) Hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/23/2014 9:35:00 PM

I love this write my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this evening! You have amazed me by the beauty of your tender words within this awesome piece! What a tremendous poem, Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2014 1:30:00 AM

Thanks so much Russell I do appreciate your comments - we took dad to hospice yesterday so I guess that's why I wrote a sad poem:-( Hugs jan xx