Donna Jones Poet Free verse

Family Tree

They stand in cottonfields of snowy white
The faded, black and white of my grandparents..
Smiling as though everything were alright.
Cotton sacks hung low down to the ground,
As the depression came calling,
Twas the way of life...

Those first thick, blury, color pictures of mom and dad
From those old peel away Polaroid cameras made,
Of the very first brand new car they ever bought..
A baby blue Chev wagon..
I wonder now..what they thought?    :-) 

Their dirty kids holding stringers of slimy fish
Proudly displaying today's big catch

Shiny bright new pictures of grandkids with phones
Who look with wonderment...
At the pictures of cottonfields of snow

Donna Jones
10-5-2013

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Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM So glad to see this poem on the podium. I so enjoyed reading it again.

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2013 at 11:15 PM oh yes, I surely remember this outstanding entry. BIG congrats!!

Dr.Ram Mehta November 12, 2013 at 9:18 PM Congratulations on the win, Donna

Debbie Guzzi November 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM Beautiful familiar imagery! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Sandra Adams November 12, 2013 at 6:24 PM this one had such a nostalgic feel too it...beautifully penned...congrats on your win :)

Karen Anglesey November 12, 2013 at 1:04 PM Congrats on a well deserved win. Really enjoyed reading this again. Bittersweet imagery :)

Joseph May November 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM congrats on a fine win Donna

Ralph Mason October 31, 2013 at 10:32 PM nice poem. enjoyed the images from the past. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Shadow Hamilton October 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM a lovely journey through the generations Donna well penned Shadow x smile

Mustapha Mohammed October 20, 2013 at 5:21 AM Very descriptive and lovely in its use of imagery. I enjoyed perusing this one my friend.

Eileen Manassian October 16, 2013 at 3:04 AM I've missed you, MD..... This is a lovely lovely collage. I know that Craig will love it. You are so good at expressing those inner feelings, MD....I'm so so proud of you....Here is an internet hug...I should have passed by before....But you know what they say.....better late than never...and when it is with people you love...you know you are always welcome...at any time...Love ya

Ravi Sathasivam October 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM Excellent. Those memories treasured in your heart. Enjoyed. Tfs

Len Gasun October 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM You've created a very wonderful image of good memories out of your very creative words my dear friend Donna. So love it and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck always! Thank you so much as well for stopping by on my work. Have a great day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Mustapha Mohammed October 11, 2013 at 7:37 PM Beautifully crafted Donna. The imagery works very well in this piece my friend.

Karen Anglesey October 11, 2013 at 4:39 PM Well written with great visuals. I felt as though I was actually looking at those photos!

Richard Lamoureux October 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM Donna! this is so amazing. I felt transported back in time by your words. It made me think of my old family photos.

John Posey October 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM Having spent some time on farms I can really appreciate your entry. Raising cotton, or any other crop, was tough going. But Daddy kept the family fed and memories are precious. Thanks for sharing. You should do well in the contest. Love ya dearly.... Jake

Sara Kendrick October 11, 2013 at 7:15 AM Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this one today..Times have changed but is it going to go back in reverse?..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs October 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM Nicely done Donna

Delysia Hendricks October 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM Aaaah, a beautiful collage you have sketched here, Donna. I'm a sucker for the old black-and-white shots. I know you'll do well in the contest. I'm rooting for you, my friend. Licia :-) Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM Thanks Delysia...:-)

Poet Tacito October 9, 2013 at 9:31 AM A true example of cherishing what matters, family...including their memories. Absolutely beautiful. Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM Above all...family....including my soup family..:-) thanksDrake.....

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2013 at 1:02 AM this is a fantastic entry into the contest. I really loved the way you worked the theme and the way you tied it at the end with the modern kids who have no clue of how difficult life used to be. Awesome. Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:32 AM Hey Andrea...every photo really exists...and I visit them often....my favorite...my grandparents standing there smiling in that cotton field.....thanks for stopping....

Harry Horsman October 8, 2013 at 11:32 AM wonderful and so visual,, photos that capture time, and then there is the poetry,, and yours dear Donna, does not get much better than this... Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM Hey Harry...yes I love visiting these photos...they are humbling.....thank you....

Parag Chitnis October 8, 2013 at 7:13 AM Very nice :) You are really talented :D Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:38 AM Thank you Parag....likewise....

Ken Carroll October 7, 2013 at 10:48 PM Hi Donna, Wonderful write depicting heritage. Ken Donna Jones October 12, 2013 at 7:33 AM Thanks so much ken....appreciate it...

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