Grell

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when I was this many you can't count the thumb I had this soft friend a horsey, all felt and tan about the size of a piece of toast but with legs I could sleep with it up close to my face and curl up to be safe I called it Grell my parents never could figure out why they talked about it a lot and giggly smiled I always wanted Grell with me at my nap in the car when I was afraid Sammy's dad had to leave forever and Sammy from next door would never see him again he cried, we both did I gave him Grell so he wouldn't be sad at night it was all I had I missed Grell then, when I was this many and this one over here Sammy's family moved I thought Grell was gone forever much later, when I was big I heard Sammy died in the war about then, I was packing my things and my mom gave me a box of old stuff when I was you know, really little stuck in the corner at the bottom faded and dusty was Grell I picked it up softly I think Grell was sad and put it in my suit pocket later that day, I went to Sammy's memorial in the city I saw his mom I gave her Grell for Sammy she said she'd give it to him it was the right thing to do Sammy will be happy now and so will Grell 4/2020 L Milton Hankins My Personal Favorite No 2

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/9/2022 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. WOW!!! With tears in my eyes I say, this is a beautiful/wonderful friendship write. Your love/friendship shows many times over. I know you were blessed many times over. Today, be blessed with your wonderful win.............

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/9/2022 1:12:00 PM

Thank You, for your kind words. Just a thought, your "Grell" write could turn into a wonderful children's book. Enjoy your win and be blessed...............

Greg Gaul
Date: 8/9/2022 12:17:00 PM

Paula, as you are a published author of childrens books, this comment is very special to me. You, of all people, can put yourself in the mind of a child. Ah, what a great place to be. Thank you so much dear poetess.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/9/2022 5:42:00 AM

Great Sammy Grell and you. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Greg Gaul
Date: 8/9/2022 11:27:00 AM

Your compassion and kindness are showing, thanks for making the effort to comment and visit.

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/8/2022 9:43:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, poetically and reflectively celebrating "International Friendship Day." God bless you.

Greg Gaul
Date: 8/9/2022 11:25:00 AM

Beata, thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts and support. Grell does too.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/3/2021 6:32:00 PM

Dear Greg, your poem is as moving as it is original, both in the touching content and in the child's voice conveying this captivating story. Your shining pen sheds light upon your tender heart and compassionate soul so shared in this beautiful piece. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Juliet's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/4/2021 4:24:00 AM

Dear friend and poetess Susan, your visits are so supportive. I think compassion may well be the most vital of all themes, as a society and as individuals we need to keep this in the forefront. It always puzzles me when so many turn away. In my mind this is one of my best poems. Your nearly solitary acknowledgement is heartening. Thank you.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/23/2021 7:03:00 PM

Thanks for entering your original poem, Greg. I love "when I was this many." Interesting that the story is told in a child's "voice." This was a difficult contest to judge. Keep up the creativity.

Greg Gaul
Date: 5/24/2021 5:43:00 AM

I appreciate your taking the time to comment and visit for simply a HM. The integrity of hosting is important and you show that you are in the right mindset. Thank you very much.