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My Grandmother's Vase

Transparent, with roses rich with late daylight, finely cut with precision, you have captured my posies After years of neglect, days long forgotten rescued from loneliness from a dark, dusty place The skill of an artist once brought you to life, to be worthy and viewed and to be cherished in mine My Grandmother's vase I have dusted your bones, and shined up your face adorned you with flowers, and set you on lace
____________________________________ For contest sponsored by Black Eyed Susan "Antique" 4/21/14

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 5/18/2014 10:42:00 AM
Hi Carrie, Congrats, you have written a captivating poem. Enjoyed reading all the inflections and nuances you always manage to sprinkle liberally throughout your wonderful poetry. Well done, Theresa xx
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Date: 5/18/2014 8:32:00 AM
I truly enjoyed this beautiful poem you have painted a beautiful picture , A well deserved winner. Hugs Jan x
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Date: 5/17/2014 1:18:00 PM
I like the last stanza...lovely write...congrats on your win
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Date: 5/16/2014 10:47:00 PM
beautiful, Carrie. BIG congratulations. There are some very lovely poems in this winner list.
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Date: 5/16/2014 10:02:00 PM
And your grandma is smiling. Lovely poem, Carrie. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/16/2014 5:15:00 PM
This is a wonderful poem lady.....SKAT
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Date: 5/16/2014 4:02:00 PM
Carrie, I truly enjoy your writing style. Congratulations on a beautiful win.
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Date: 5/16/2014 12:56:00 PM
This poem makes for a beautiful still life painting. These are the treasures that new things can never replace. Congrats on your win, Carrie:) // paul
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Date: 4/24/2014 9:01:00 AM
I can see it...makes me think of things I have that belonged to my great-grandmother....very cherished items.
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Date: 4/23/2014 2:17:00 PM
Carrie; This is a beautiful poem and to have something like that is even more beautiful. I never met my grandmothers. Thanks for sharing... lucilla
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Date: 4/21/2014 8:46:00 PM
This is a wonderful write. If only we all had the wisdom from grandparents, and elders, how much happier we would all be. And the first step is to appreciate them and their memories, lovely poem!!!
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Date: 4/21/2014 8:43:00 PM
I love this...you have always been wonderful at painting a lovely picture with words....Blessings, Chris
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