Great People In My Life

My mother, whom I still can call any day.
My grandparents all long-since passed away.

My dad, deceased, I hardly got to know.
My stepdad who sadly died years ago.

My daughter and her family so great.
My son, his wife and kids- all out of state.

Dear brother Dale who left this world too soon.
Fun Aunt Joan who passed away last June.

Church folks, old friends, and students I have known.
Peers from then and now with whom I’ve grown.

My sister Jenny, such a loving one.
My second sister Mel who is such fun.

Third sister Dori, from her ex now FREE.
Baby sister Thea – health nut like me!

Cousins, aunts and uncles, most still alive.
Nephews and nieces  who by now all drive!

My friends in poetry who mean a lot.
Closest and sweet friends that I still have got.

Old boyfriends of my youth -(wonder where they are!!)
and my hubbie Joe who’s a super star.

March 17, 2021
for charles messina's List With A Twist Poetry Contest
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Agustin Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 3:04 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing with us those close to your heart. God bless you.
Seeker Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Intimate! Congrats on your top win, Andrea!
Proxenos Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 9:23 AM
Congratulations dear Andrea on you wonderful win, a touching poem and a fave for me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gauthier Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 8:47 PM
Awesome poem, Andrea ~ a fabulous read
Ligon Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 2:08 PM
Thoughtful shout out to all the great people in your life. Good idea for the contest.
Daniel Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 5:49 AM
You've nailed it this time, Andrea, I would rate this first:) I wonder if I did mine right!
Jayasankar Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 12:11 AM
Andrea, just now got some time to read this BEAUTY... Am logging in only for comments for some days...and you know that. This is such a pleasure to read... You haven't forgotten anyone...and you are one of those BEAUTIFUL souls I have seen at Soup. Read the ending couplet with a smile. God bless you with MORE and MOST. A FAV, no doubt... Hugs.. ~ Ani
Ball Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:44 PM
Yes indeed Andrea. The people who touch your life and make you who and what you are. The special people who will always be in your heart. Great write. A fave for me. God Bless, JB
May Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:43 PM
Nice take on the theme Andrea, Lovely write
Rose  Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 4:22 PM
You are truly blessed to have known such love Andrea, thank you for sharing hope all is well. :)
Mcintosh Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 5:58 AM
This is brilliant... a joy to partake of. I love it. God bless you sweet Andrea... Love, Gina
Buhagiar Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 1:33 AM
Where is the boy from Quebec?
Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 7:48 AM
He is in with old boyfriends in the final couplet!!
Poet Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Dear Andrea, your verses are so inspiring and full of imagery and imagination auspiciously build, in a state of the art that shows an unbeatable potential, To interweave words and sentences in several interconnected purity and brilliance, My profound respect and best wishes in the contest.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:32 PM
I love the way you named them and put them to rhyme.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 2:36 PM
This is a lovely gift for St. Patrick's Day Andrea. Your friends and relatives are blessed to have you in their lives. I hope you have a grand day my friend! I posted an oldie about Ireland because I haven't written anything new. Blessings xxoo
Lamoureux Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 2:33 PM
I like it. A very warm and inviting write. Hugs Rick.
Y. Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Hi Andrea, You are truly blessed to have such great people in your life. Many are less fortunate. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 1:32 PM
aww what a lovely tribute to those precious people both family and friends that you have in your life, love the humour in the final couplet too lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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