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Glass Memories Premiere Contest Winner

Glass  Memories

How fragile are the things we see so clear?
With passing time, there is no dim of view.
Its frank acuity often fraught with fear,
these mind photos of faces we once knew.

The looking glass of memory’s crystalline.
Translucent veil from there and there to here.
But it grows sharper with the stretch of time.
Peer into the mirror, friend. Truth will appear.

Glass memories are the prize of wizened eyes.
The treasures that are owed for all the pain.
At any time or place they call to comfort,
and from their age-old truth is much to gain.

Reflections from our memoirs please the soul.
True images remind us that we're old.

6/25/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 4/24/2021 7:29:00 AM
We are there together, Janis.
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Date: 6/22/2020 10:24:00 AM
You've captured this poignant truth with the power and artistry of your golden pen, Janis. Simply beautiful. Congratulations with your wonderful win in John's Contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/22/2020 1:49:00 AM
Poignant words with blessed wonders. I love how your words reflect the depth of your emotions. Congratulations on your win Janis :)
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Date: 6/21/2020 5:33:00 AM
Awesome write Janis.. The theme and the rendering.. superb.. Congrats..
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Date: 6/20/2020 6:34:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
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Date: 6/19/2020 3:32:00 PM
This is a great write Janis, I thought it was another great sonneteer, so what a nice surprise to see your name on this stellar write, congrats on a great win!
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Date: 4/4/2018 11:53:00 PM
Awesome rhythm, Sian. Well done and congrats on your fine win.
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Date: 4/1/2018 4:25:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Very real, well-written poem.
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Date: 4/2/2018 10:33:00 AM
Thanks and blessings Susan.
Date: 4/1/2018 10:50:00 AM
I often look in the mirror in the morning and shout..."HEY, WHO LET THE OLD GUY IN!!!?" Thanks for entering the contest Sian
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Date: 4/2/2018 10:34:00 AM
Great contest theme. You always come up with such challengers. Thanks for the placement.
Date: 9/30/2017 8:16:00 PM
Congrats on your placement, Janis.
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Date: 9/24/2017 7:02:00 PM
And you win AGAIN with this gorgeous write! Blessings and congrats on another win, my friend - so deserved! :-)
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Date: 9/24/2017 4:48:00 PM
Janis, congratulations on your win !
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Date: 9/24/2017 12:10:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Janis! Janice
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Date: 8/26/2017 9:52:00 PM
Nice thoughts.
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Date: 7/28/2017 2:44:00 PM
A beautifully touching poem, Janis. You have such a masterful way w/words. The imagery, the visual truths transcribed into words. Only can done by a talented poetess like yourself. Brilliant poem. Love and faith always.
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Date: 7/29/2017 10:15:00 AM
Thanks Freddie. You know you are too young to have these. Smile and blessings, Janis.
Date: 7/3/2017 4:47:00 PM
Wonderful imagery and rhythm ... congrats on your deserved win! Love it!
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/5/2017 7:33:00 PM
Thanks, Greg.
Date: 7/3/2017 4:17:00 PM
Oh, yes, those "mind photos" . . . ! Congrats on your top win, Janis! Janice
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/5/2017 7:34:00 PM
I think you may be too young to have those yet. I don't know for sure. Thanks and blessings, Janis.
Date: 7/3/2017 11:15:00 AM
Congrats on 1st place, Janis!
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/29/2017 10:13:00 AM
Thanks, Dale.
Date: 6/29/2017 12:36:00 AM
I like this deep write, Janis, great metaphors:)
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/5/2017 7:36:00 PM
Thanks, Jo. A thing that comes with age.
Date: 6/25/2017 5:59:00 PM
So beautiful, Janis!
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/5/2017 7:36:00 PM
Thanks, Kim.
Date: 6/25/2017 8:51:00 AM
Beautiful poetry, Mrs Janis:) A hint of sadness.
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 6/25/2017 12:30:00 PM
Thanks so much Daniel. You are a sweetheart.
Date: 6/25/2017 8:27:00 AM
This is very thoughtful and beautifully written. fave.
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 6/25/2017 12:31:00 PM
I really appreciate your stopping by and your fave vote. Blessings and luck to you, Janis.
Date: 6/25/2017 7:21:00 AM
Glass memories, what a beautiful way to express this.Look in the mirror...
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/5/2017 7:38:00 PM
You are much too young to worry about mirrors yet. Thanks and blessings, Janis.
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