Chair In a Shadowed Room

he instructed me

   as I fed or groomed the horse

      but now his chair sits empty


no audience now....

   but I remember talking

      mixed with neighs and his laughter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 6/9/2011 10:15:00 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved win in ^Rick Parise's "Chair In A Shadowed Room" contest Francine. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/8/2011 5:53:00 PM
yes the feeling of something "out of place" well put Francie! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 6/8/2011 1:22:00 PM
Congratulations Francine, on this win in Ricks contest..
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Date: 6/8/2011 5:18:00 AM
lovely write Francine. Sounds like you were there once. Congrats to you
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Date: 6/7/2011 9:14:00 PM
Congrats Francine on your wonderful win in Rick's contest with this fantastic write and entry on the photo .. enjoy luv..
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Date: 6/7/2011 8:15:00 PM
I LOVED this one the first time and it is still high on the list for me, just where it belongs in the winner's circle. Congratulations , Francine.
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Date: 6/7/2011 6:35:00 PM
Myt congratulations on the win in the contest of rick, Francine
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Date: 6/6/2011 2:53:00 PM
Very emotive and expressive work that brings memories to mind..Good luck in the contest with this sure winner..Enjoyed reading..Sara
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Date: 6/6/2011 2:32:00 PM
Many an item, whether it be furniture or personal items that always allow us to remember a loved one. Good luck in the contest Francine :)
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Date: 6/5/2011 10:53:00 AM
Dear Francine, I had already written my choka before reading yours and was stunned by the similarity in our perspectives on the picture. How true that we have more in common than our birthdays. There is something about your writing that always draws me into the poems. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/4/2011 11:48:00 PM
This one is marvelous. I was not sure it was a stable.But i think you got it right (which means my poem will read kind of strange). I think your entry is one of the better ones in the contest and I hope it does well. Have a great Sunday. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 6/4/2011 2:54:00 PM
This is sublime, Francine, it brought back some lovely memories of my grandpa, to me he did the same thing, beautiful ~~and thanks so much Francine for my first place win in your lovely contest, Flowers, Trees, Grass, and Bees, I am very, very honored and thrilled~~
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Date: 6/4/2011 12:01:00 PM
Oh yes, I thought of a barn with horses as well when I saw that photo, Francine. Nostalgic in a delightful way! Awesome poem for the contest. Winning wishes headed your way. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 6/4/2011 5:09:00 AM
somber and soo beautiful, francine.. thanks for acknowledging my bee poem... it was a challenge as i haven;t done one on this cute flying creature!... huggs to you and winning's delight if this is for the horse contest! :)nette
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