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Len Gasun's It's All About Family Contest

Premiere Contest WinnerA Family Affair

The charm of a home smelling like mint 
    upon ticks of laughter, seasoned with 
a dash of kisses plastered on walls : 
     And how the readiness of bodies huddle
          in the kitchen feasting on leftovers.

Yes, it's all too regular, this kind of setting---
        the language of rooms cluttered, wild
  as child play: and when breezes call Sunday
    to end, their world gives and takes warmth,
  enchanting slumber in a fireplace of affection!
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Ramel Avatar
May 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations Nette...it's a hearth of the home poem
Williams Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Nette, congratulations on your trophy win!! You wove a lot of relatable and down-to-earth family imagery of togetherness and happy memories into your fine piece. Well done! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
Brul Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 11:56 AM
enchanting imagery in few words. Congratulations on your gigantic trophy win!!! A fave!!! ^___^ JCB
Miller Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Congratulations on your win.
Croft Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Congratulations on your win!
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Lovely fun family nostalgia here. Congrats on trophy win, Nette
Beaufort Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Nette, sounds like a happy place to be. Unfortunately, many don't get just how important it is to have friends and family and to take time to mingle and care for them. Sending smiles!
Greece Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Warming my thoughts on real essence of a family, outstanding. Thank you too for including me on your list of winners.
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