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Child So Dear

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A Rob Carmack Contest: <7 Poetry A favorite of mine which won an HM only



Isabel, you’re always near
Footloose on bare grass, winking--
That giggle lays by the pillow
As nights  linger with scent of milk ;

Dear child ...gone, tucked by stars
O Isabel   my tears, your shrieks I hold  dear

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/1/2025 7:46:00 PM

Dear Nette, your poem is potent in its poignancy. Such a deeply moving piece. It seeps down past the heart and into the soul. Especially moving for me was the ethereal imagery of “tucked by stars” and the lament of loss in your last line for a heartfelt finale. Congratulations for your success in Rob’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Rob Carmack

Date: 7/31/2025 7:27:00 AM

TY Nette. Impactful write.

Jeanette Swan

Date: 1/8/2025 1:50:00 AM

Heartbreaking and aching with beauty. J

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/6/2025 4:22:00 PM

Nette, you're kindness is bringing tears to my eyes. There is great sadness in loss of this kind. The poem doesn't specifically say what happened, but regardless of the reason, the sadness will persist. Take care and thanks!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/31/2024 3:22:00 PM

How touching, Dear Nette! In a few lines you have expressed so much depth! Dear Poetess, I could feel the pain, but this line is stunning - "Yet Isabel you’re always near!"

Terry Miller

Date: 12/31/2024 1:19:00 AM

Truly moving and so well penned, congratulations

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/30/2024 7:15:00 PM

This poem does not leave readers unmoved ~ hugs xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/29/2024 7:06:00 AM

Mournful and sweet. This is very moving Nette. Hugs Rick

Paige Hind

Date: 12/28/2024 4:42:00 PM

A fav for me! Just beautifully written....

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/28/2024 12:11:00 PM

I can't even begin to fathom the anguish and loss; I'm cradled by the stars, but they'll never leave. Reminiscent poetry. This is extremely moving and genuine, Nette,

Ink Empress

Date: 12/28/2024 10:55:00 AM

This is so poignant and heartfelt dear Nette, sigh i felt this! Tucked by stars but never gone sigh, cant even imagine the pain and grief..sigh. Well woven verse. Best wishes, sending you light always