Clarity In a Treasure Box

NOTES letters birthday cards bits of who he was my eyes flood as I watch mom guide his hands for thumbprints "my dad-once a man of letters"
Written on 06/28/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Negron Flores Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Beautiful poem Sara. Congratulations on the placement of the contest.
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 6:11 PM
a very nostalgic one. I really like it, Sara. Big congrats.
Dutta Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Congrats Sara to win on nice piece.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Sara, this is so beautiful and moving! I love your entry. A top winner for me! Congratulations on your win. 7 ; )
Onclaud Avatar
July 2, 2016 at 1:22 PM
relishing your last lines, very descriptive, sara!.. fine congrats on your spot and thanks for gracing my contest..huggs
Canerdy Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:05 AM
A 7 for this well-written, bittersweet poem, Sara! Janice
Chansarkar Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 11:51 AM
thanks Janice,appreciate your visit!
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