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Her Sad Keepsake

tenderly fingers trace the memory of a flower plucked too soon... a pink tooth fairy box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Form K ~ Kimo Sponsor: Broken Wings Placed 1st © 4th April, 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/2/2018 10:39:00 AM

Working at an educational facility, I see these pink boxes all the time and the toothless smile of pride that accompanies them. I will now always think of this beautiful write.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2018 2:24:00 PM

Those toothless smiles are such a lovely, sweet sight, Rhoda! Thank you for reading and liking this short poem. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/27/2017 9:27:00 PM

Paul, this melancholy beauty speaks to me about a mother, mourning the loss of her little girl, who's lost in reverie of her. I feel the lovely nostalgia of your title and the wistful yearning of your poem in my heart and soul with a sad empathy that compels me to want to hug this mom.. This write hits me deep down inside. A delicately expressed yet powerfully emotional poem Paul.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2017 10:11:00 AM

I am so pleased that this short poem managed to elicit such lovely and insightful comments from you, Susan! Of course, no need to confirm that you got it all correct, right to the least detail:) ~ Thank you! ~ Warm regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/8/2017 3:19:00 PM

I like this poem,it is cute. I like this poem. have a nice day my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2017 4:20:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Darlene. Regards // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 6/26/2017 9:09:00 PM

This form is new to me & I like what it had you create.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/27/2017 2:11:00 AM

Thank you & regards...paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/9/2017 9:03:00 AM

This is amazing, Paul:) well deserved top win, congratulations:)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/11/2017 3:58:00 PM

Thank you, Jo:) Yours is a most lovely reaction:) Regards // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 4/8/2017 4:39:00 PM

Beautiful writing Paul :-) ...gorgeous imagery. a fave, 7+ lynnxx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/11/2017 3:55:00 PM

Many thanks, Lynn; your lovely comments and high rating are truly appreciated:) Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/7/2017 10:49:00 AM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 12:46:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie; very nice of you to stop by. Regards // paul

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 4/7/2017 9:38:00 AM

Its beautiful Paul,congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 12:45:00 PM

I'm glad you like it, Sara...thank you! Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 4/7/2017 8:54:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 12:32:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Pleased to be in your company:) // paul

Constance La France

Date: 4/7/2017 8:31:00 AM

Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful Kimo. I love it.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 10:38:00 AM

You have made my day, Constance!! Placing first is more than I expected! Thank You!! Looking forward to your next challenge...Regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/7/2017 5:39:00 AM

Congrats, Paul: A dear memory. I always loved when the tooth fairy came. I asked Mum what the fairies did with the teeth and she said they used them as doorsteps. Imagine, ivory doorsteps. Hugs, SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 12:31:00 PM

How lovely to see you, Suzanne:) Thank you for the pleasant comments. Your mum had a fertile imagination:) Take care & hugs // paul

John Michaels

Date: 4/7/2017 2:19:00 AM

Really like what you've done here, Paul. Congratulations on your win!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 11:31:00 AM

Thank you, John; I enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/6/2017 9:53:00 PM

this is wonderful reflective writing, Paul. You do very well in short forms like this. Glad to finally see this one and Congrats on a well deserved win.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2017 11:30:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. See, you did not have to look too far to find an 'unread' poem of mine:) Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/6/2017 10:40:00 AM

So cute, and I too loved the comment to Alexis!!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2017 10:50:00 AM

Hi Arthur...pleased to have you visiting...and commenting:) Regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 4/6/2017 10:03:00 AM

Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2017 10:49:00 AM

Thank you, Afolabi. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/5/2017 8:51:00 AM

I enjoyed this piece and your comment to Alexis.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2017 10:42:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I also liked your comment on Anne-Lise's bra poem:) By the way...I tried entering your contest, but I ran out of time! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/5/2017 7:18:00 AM

- Gives me pleasant memories - Good luck in the contest with this beautiful poem, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2017 10:38:00 AM

Tooth fairy boxes usually do bring lovely memories, Anne-Lise. In this case the mother's memories are tinged with sadness. Hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/4/2017 9:42:00 PM

So beautiful... Reads like a winner... Good luck with the contest.... A big 7....

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2017 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/4/2017 5:23:00 PM

How very sad and beautiful, Paul. This should do well in the contest - good luck.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2017 5:48:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes. The faith you show in it is appreciated! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/4/2017 5:11:00 PM

Hi Paul, What a good entry for the contest theme. The tooth fairy will visit my house soon. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2017 5:40:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Tooth fairies have visited my house several times, and they cost me quite a bit of money, too:) I hope you can agree on a fair deal with yours:) Regards // paul