Nancy Jones Poet Free verse

Framed

I opened the package.
Another one from mom.

Neath all the wreckage
her handwriting still beckons some.

Was framed with two pics
first was nineteen sixty five.

Seven parents, thirteen kids all
(the eighth parent took the pic).

Flash forward forty years.
Now the second pic.

Six parents (one dead the other divorced)
thirteen kids all came together

in celebration
and grieving, framed for all time beautifully.

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Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2011 at 6:28 AM Congratulations on your super placement in Sidney~LeeAnn's "Picture Frame~moment" contest Nancy. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick November 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM Memories Nancy..yes memories..i am sitting and thinking now...with many a mistake and i've made some.! beyond recall, & damn this world deppression i can't get organized properly because of it:) anyway your poem has touched me & i am pleased to know you through poetry.

Tony Lane November 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM My youngest brother gave me a framed photo from 1968. It has me and all three of my brothers at the Toledo zoo. We are standing next to a 6 foot Yogi Bear who is holding a sign which reads, "Hope you enjoyed your visit." I have it on the night stand in our guest room. It was a great present.

Kash Poet November 26, 2011 at 3:54 AM An excellent take on the Picture contest.It is interesting to see 'OM' as your Avatar ,and listen 'namaste' from you.It seems you have visited India.Best wishes.