My Living Room

My living room would be an ordinary place
		if not for angel figures by the door
		that grace the top two shelves of my ornate bookcase.
		The room is more appealing than before
		I placed them there, where I'll make room for more.

		My living room would have no personal, sweet touch
		if not for loved one's photos all around,
		arranged to show how time is marching on. They're such
                a blessed inspiration. I have found
		when I'm alone, sight serves as well as sound.
                      
		My living room exudes the personality
		that pleases me. I love those smooth earth tones
		(to some, these hues are dull and drab, but not to me).
		My tv tray and rocking chair have grown
		to be my special writing desk and throne.


June 17, 2016 (posted)

May 5, 2018, entered in Brian Strand's Early May Premiere Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/19/2016 8:24:00 AM
This write wonderfully explains the beauty found in common places:) Congratulations on your win, Janice:)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/21/2016 5:04:00 PM
Jo, thank you so much! Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 8:24:00 PM
BIG congrats on your well deserved win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 10:53:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea. I am thrilled! Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 5:28:00 PM
Your beautiful place sounds so comfortable and filled with the things that mean so much to you, Janice. Nicely written, and congratulations on your placement in the contest. ~7~ Hugs, Sandra
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 10:56:00 PM
Oh, I do love a 7! Thanks so much, Sandra. Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 5:21:00 PM
Happy to see this on a winning list. CONGRATULATIONS.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 10:57:00 PM
Thank you, Skat. I am so thrilled. Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 5:05:00 PM
The rooms in our homes are always the most beautiful places......congratulations and thanks for being in my contest...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 11:00:00 PM
Janis, thank you for your kind words, and thank you for sponsoring the contest and honoring me with a placement! Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 3:03:00 PM
I agree with you. I love my own roooms, well the ones that show my personality. This was a very special poem you did. I love it.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 11:03:00 PM
Thanks you so much, Andrea. I'm glad you liked it. Janice
Date: 6/18/2016 12:38:00 AM
So sweet to read this, I think everyone can relate to having the special place! :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/18/2016 8:15:00 AM
Thank you so much, Arthur! Janice
Date: 6/17/2016 8:05:00 PM
And a fav...Skat
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/17/2016 10:27:00 PM
Wow! Thanks, Skat. Janice
Date: 6/17/2016 8:04:00 PM
Beautifully crafted, I enjoyed this post by you. Now I admire my living room even more.... Wow... my personality. I got to share this with my niece. We talk about our surroundings always. Uplifting thoughts. Skat
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/17/2016 10:25:00 PM
Thank you, Skat. This comment is very encouraging! Janice
Date: 6/17/2016 5:24:00 PM
Personal touches around out home make it beautiful to us yet others may not appreciate them - but the memories we hold in these items are so precious - lovely poem Janice good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/17/2016 10:28:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jan! Janice
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