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Greatest Holiday Gift

The greatest gift I ever received, Was hearing my mom was Cancer-free. She was able to spend Christmas with us, And we rejoiced in the miracle that it was. A gift from above. 1/14/11

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/8/2012 9:47:00 PM

a blissful gift that is Susan, blessed you are...p.d.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/9/2012 7:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Lay's contest Susan. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/8/2012 11:36:00 PM

hey, there, you made the winners' list. BIG congratulations, my friend. Luv, Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/19/2012 10:55:00 PM

Life of a dear one can't be toped. The best and most blessed gift of all.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2012 9:56:00 PM

hey, no new poems for me to read?? how about a clerihew?? YEP, you are not the only one sneaking food into movies. Good thing they never do BAG checks. hahaha. LUv ya, Andrea (i'm doing crap today for contest placements!!)

Jack Horne

Date: 1/16/2012 3:57:00 PM

Yes, that was a wonderful gift indeed. Thanks very much, Susan - loved your contest : )

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/16/2012 8:24:00 AM

You know Susan, this says so much about the real world today, this poem is a gift somehow for us all. just love this.. and i'm so happy for your mum. harry

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/15/2012 3:34:00 PM

This is truly a miracle Susan, and i for one am very thankful to hear this happened for you and your family...but especially for her! This is a great poem, short and sweet, just like I desire to write! Perfect Work!!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 1/15/2012 2:30:00 PM

So powerfully short..it needed to be said...I love this entry, Susan..Dynomite in my book! A high five for your mom too! Gwendolen

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/15/2012 2:14:00 PM

What a joyous gift to receive at Christmas time. Wonderful. Love, Kim

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/15/2012 1:16:00 PM

powerful piece of joyful time Susan.. truly a treasured gift.. good luck in contest.. and thannkxx so much for my win and 6th place for my entry.. it was a fun contest ..

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/15/2012 11:09:00 AM

Life is the greatest gift of all, and God is always the giver. Good poem.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/15/2012 9:47:00 AM

wow, what a miracle, Susan. Which Christmas was this? not the last one, was it? If you told me, sorry i forgot. And THANKS so much for the favor you just did me. I appreciate it so much. YAYYY, Soup is up and functioning again!!

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 1/15/2012 9:45:00 AM

wonderful gift Susan. Elizabeth

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 1/15/2012 8:28:00 AM

Beautiful wish that came true... love the warm feeling from this piece... luv Michael

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/15/2012 8:18:00 AM

an most irreplaceable gift and a jewel of a piece, susan.. hope your mom is fine!.. winning bear hugggs! :)