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Family Reunions

Members no longer with us But still in our hearts Here amidst reunions A few less place settings And empty chairs Ghosts quietly mingle Stealth and incognito Among all the hugs Smiles chatter laughter and stories Barely noticed yet included Far from forgotten AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on February 9, 2018 for FEBRUARY 2018 STANDARD CONTEST sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/11/2018 8:35:00 PM

Thanks so much what you said on my Happy Memory poem. I bet we would have made great friends back then!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/11/2018 9:03:00 PM

For sure. I appreciate your visits and comments, Andrea.

Carol B.

Date: 2/11/2018 4:27:00 PM

I take comfort and believe our loved ones are always with us. Loved your poem.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/11/2018 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Carol. Much appreciate your visit and comment.

Sneha Rv

Date: 2/10/2018 8:38:00 PM

This is brilliant, such a unique idea and I love your last two lines.. :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/10/2018 11:01:00 PM

Thank you, Sneha. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2018 8:02:00 PM

As I read this, I am brought to recall a scene in Coco, where the dead are still among the living. Did you see it? This is wonderful, Line. I really miss those reunions. They ended for me upon my HS graduation when I left my state for a new life.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/10/2018 8:37:00 PM

I will keep an eye out for this movie. Thanks so much for your visit and touching comment, Andrea.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/10/2018 7:47:00 PM

A well written very relatable piece Line; sadly we just lost another Aunt on my Dads side last Sunday!~Che :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/10/2018 8:36:00 PM

O Cheryl, how sad to lose loved ones. Thanks for sharing. Love your visits and comments.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/9/2018 1:30:00 PM

the way you depicted lost loved ones being part of one's reality is unique and imaginative, line... i like your style!..huggs

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/9/2018 3:44:00 PM

Thank you, nette. Much appreciated.