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He's Finally Back From Spain

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Sue’s tears of joy fell like torrential rain, as she embraced him at the train station. Her only son had just returned from Spain, she was overcome with sheer elation. Homeward bound, they’re deep in conversation, with his tales of Spain and his holiday ... It’s been a full year since he went away, travelling alone, made his poor mum fret. He notices her hair’s now flecked with gray... is she relived that he’s now home - you bet! Delightful Dizains Poetry Contest Sponsored by Beth Evans Checked with rhymezone and how many syllables 04/08/20

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Sarah Portrey

Date: 4/26/2020 8:11:00 PM

Lovely

John Watt

Date: 4/19/2020 8:35:00 PM

I can relate to this, Jan! Our daughter did a semester in Italy. The worry-warts back home couldn't stop thinking about worst case scenarios! She loved it, of course! Congrats on your dizain win today. Hugs ~ John

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/19/2020 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A mom always wants her child home safe and sound. Enjoy your win and your son being home..................

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/19/2020 7:53:00 AM

Congratulations, tremendously happy for your poem placement and reunion. Your poem speaks volumes to your joy!

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/10/2020 3:12:00 AM

Sheer joy in your words dear Jan, how wonderful to have your son back home safe and sound. Beautifully expressed ~ straight from your heart dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/9/2020 6:12:00 PM

So glad for you that your son is home; your joy is resounding in this poem.

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/9/2020 5:31:00 PM

I've never been to spain. But I kind of like the music. Great poem

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2020 4:43:00 PM

the captcha was 6EX. Guess what THAT is. haha

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2020 4:42:00 PM

Yours is not only well done but also delightful!! (the rules did not say we had to be delightful, but her title kind of implied it. haha. I hope that does not count against me that i made mine sad)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/9/2020 2:39:00 PM

- She's been worried for a long time ... lovely poem, Jan :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/9/2020 1:04:00 PM

Coming from Spain sans Quarantine? A mother's love forgets all that! Aloha! Rico

Eve Roper

Date: 4/8/2020 8:29:00 PM

This poem reminds me of you, elated with joy your son is back home. They are always our little boy or girl;) So nicely done, Jan, good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2020 6:31:00 AM

Thanks Eve I am SO glad he is home:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/8/2020 8:02:00 PM

Hello Jan … a mother never stops worrying about her siblings, and more so if they far away in another country - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2020 6:30:00 AM

Oh so true Lindsay, last year my son traveled for 3 months to Taiwan, japan and South Korea - am so thankful it was then he was travelling and not this year!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/8/2020 7:07:00 PM

Such a joyful reunion, skillfully told, best of luck with the contest, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2020 6:29:00 AM

Thanks Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/8/2020 2:33:00 PM

Happy images throughput Jan! So nice to feel happiness for someone during this time. I enjoyed reading this form. Good Luck in the contest xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2020 6:28:00 AM

Thanks Mike I guess the poem is loosely based on my son being home at the moment... he is much safer here than in London:-) Hope all is good with you have missed seeing you around:-) hugs Jan xx