Days of Washington

days of Washington where I lived my childhood, the sun - which sometimes comes - never stays my dad was my sun, and Mother tells us girls how much fun our father used to be on rare occasions my dad would shine for me. . . till rain came like that of Washington In one photo, I am sitting on his lap and rain has washed the smile from his lips Mother couldn’t stay; rain flooded my dad’s mind, and Washington we then left behind A poem for the Contest using the Melancholy Form created by Constance La France
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Carrillo Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Andrea; This is a beautiful poem of past memories. Thanks for sharing this with us. You wrote this on the day I went to the hospital. I am feeling a lot better. I just started to drive my car, but I still have a long ways to go before I recover..... lucilla
Sirak Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM
I love this poem. So heartfelt. Families breaking up is so hard on a child. Well deserved win
A   Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Andrea, a nice winning poem. *Congratulations in Constance "Melancholy Memory" contest. always~ LINDA
Oyewole Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Congrats on your well deserved placement. AO
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Andrea congratulations on your excellent win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Johnson Avatar
June 4, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Congratulations Andrea. Washingrton rain does get tiresome sometimes but when the sun shines there is no more beautiful place. Love, Joyce
Babcock Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Can feel your sad feelings in this write Andrea. love phyl
Beaufort Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 7:30 AM
My dad left us with Parkinson's and dementia. It was a very sad thing. There have been many other losses along the way.
Beaufort Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 7:28 AM
Andrea, I was just looking at your comment about this and realized I don't think I responded to what you said. These types of events are embedded in our subconscious forever. So much can be taken away from us by fate. I really love the way you expressed your feelings in this poem. Of course, these feelings are rekindled by events that have recurring themes in our lives as we gain experience and wisdom. I am afraid that loss is one of the painful things we must deal with. You are eloquent.
Anglesey Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 3:05 AM
The title and last stanza says it all. So sad for the families that live with mental illness. I have been touched by someone else's demons also. My poems Nemesis and Uninvited Stranger will give you a glimpse . Thank you for the honesty although spoken so eloquently
J.T. Avatar
May 18, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Great poem. I've enjoyed reading - JH
Poet Avatar
May 16, 2013 at 1:56 AM
Very touching write and so melancholic.I love this poem Andrea.
Moore Avatar
May 15, 2013 at 2:06 AM
very sad
Beaufort Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 3:44 PM
This is a sad story indeed. I can't tell whether it was a family break-up or whether you dad was ill. In any case, you just brought me to a different place for a little while. Thanks.
Horsman Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM
you break the readers heart so easy Andrea, such is your sincerity with in the words you spin and weave into your wonderful poetry
Jordan Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM
A sad and much-experienced personal tragedy for any family, including mine. Beautifully done... Jack
Lamoureux Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM
You have given us few words but an articulation of emotions. I am left to ponder the outcome.
Jones Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 3:57 PM
Andrea this is just amazing..a short story all its own...sad but enjoyable...good luck in the contest...
K. Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 1:03 PM
This came across as some sort of snapshot for me, and I like how you wrote this in short verses--like browsing through an album-- very nice how you incorporated the sun and rain here...you sure put in some melancholy here and leaves me sort of wondering and hoping you moved to a better place after... hugs to you...
Devnath  Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Excellent and exceptional. Good luck in the contest. Thanks........., loved always, bl
Anish Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Did you grow up in Washington D.C. or the state of Washington? Old ohotos really bring up memories. A friend gave me a digital camera and I intend to use it! Soup mail. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Trifiatis Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Another superb poem rushing for the finish line!
Gasun Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 9:27 AM
A very beautiful poem with nostalgic feeling this is my dear friend Andrea. Thank you so much for sharing. This is a winner for me. Thank you so much as well for your warm welcome. My vacation was so short but I'd a great time with my mom, my bros. & their families and my relatives. I was in school the whole day today. Thanks for everything. I'll take a nap first & come back soon. Have a nice day! love lots, Leonora
Buil Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Very nice! Wish you well in the contest! :D
Goller Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 8:34 AM
these are lovely menancholy memories, thanks for sharing them, God bless you, Hugs!Erich
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