Nette Onclaud Poet Sonnet

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At Age Ten

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.


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Way Back Then When I Was Ten
	Kelly Deschler's Contest
1/30/2016
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Ralph Sergi February 20, 2016 at 9:10 AM Hi nette: Congratulations, a very sweet and heart felt poem.

Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 11:20 AM Congratulations on your win! Well done.

Beautiful Scars February 17, 2016 at 9:42 AM Nette, congrats on your placement in the Ten contest :) -luloo *smiles*

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 9:25 AM Nette, Congratulations on your nice win. LINDA

Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:56 AM A lovely childhood sonnet, Nette. Congrats on your placement.

Daniel Turner February 16, 2016 at 9:47 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 February 16, 2016 at 8:58 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 February 1, 2016 at 11:27 AM A beautiful piece laced with lovely phrasing and imagery. Well done nette! Best wishes, Keith

Charles Henderson January 31, 2016 at 10:14 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 January 31, 2016 at 8:15 PM I love how you honored a grandfather with this one, Nette. That was special!!

Rhoma Em January 31, 2016 at 5:56 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.

Arthur Vaso January 30, 2016 at 11:56 PM I love reading when the young appreciate the old, it shows their wisdom and hearts shall remain timeless!

Suzanne Delaney January 30, 2016 at 10:53 PM Beautifully expressed memories of a beloved Grandpa. GoodLuck in the contest

Carly Lalion January 30, 2016 at 2:44 PM Nostalgia is the word. It's difficult to experience a special Grandpa going through a grave illness. A heavenly poem I can relate to; been there!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 30, 2016 at 12:50 PM - Lovely memories, Nette - Good luck in the contest - Happy Saturday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)