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At Age Ten

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On this October's mild stirrings I watched ached nights flicker, to glow Around his hair like angel wings Recalling joyrides... so mellow. That in hushed tones,I called Gramps' name Enshrined within my youth's warm space... My hands folded with love aflame, While prayers spilled through chill's embrace. Though failing heart quivered in ticks, Faith...way back then when I was ten Gripped, he was nearing sixty six As prayers trailed,wafting amen. Until spring came, Gramps' flare restored With new life blessed from harbor's ward. .......... Way Back Then When I Was Ten Kelly Deschler's Contest 1/30/2016 ----------------------

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 2/20/2016 9:10:00 AM

Hi nette: Congratulations, a very sweet and heart felt poem.

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/18/2016 11:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! Well done.

Lu Loo

Date: 2/17/2016 9:42:00 AM

Nette, congrats on your placement in the Ten contest :) -luloo *smiles*

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/17/2016 9:25:00 AM

Nette, Congratulations on your nice win. LINDA

Lin Lane

Date: 2/17/2016 5:56:00 AM

A lovely childhood sonnet, Nette. Congrats on your placement.

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/16/2016 9:47:00 PM

I know I read this before, I can't believe I didn't leave a comment. Congratulations on your win and thank you for sharing your treasured memories in such a beautiful way. Bless your memories. Peace my friend:)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/16/2016 8:58:00 PM

I have very few memories of my Grandpa and this poem really brings them back... Congrats on a win with this great poem! Thanks for entering, Nette :)

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 2/1/2016 11:27:00 AM

A beautiful piece laced with lovely phrasing and imagery. Well done nette! Best wishes, Keith

Charles Henderson

Date: 1/31/2016 10:14:00 PM

A nice tribute to a grandad girl. I'm one you know. Have been for a long, long time. I'm working on 80 now girl. I think I'll just make it, the Lord willing. Keep on keeping on. I love your writes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/31/2016 8:15:00 PM

I love how you honored a grandfather with this one, Nette. That was special!!

Rhoma Em

Date: 1/31/2016 5:56:00 AM

This is a heart- touching and moving poem which captivates the reader with its smooth flow--- simple yet meaningful verses which most us can easily understand and relate to.