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I reach onto the bookshelf Carefully removing the photograph album from the top shelf We nestle together on the sofa I slowly turn over the pages Yellowing photographs that capture precious moments frozen in time Suddenly you become animated Hidden memories begin to return … We laugh as you recall stories from the past You lovingly stroke the faces of those now long gone Wishing they were there by your side for real Tears fill your green eyes as you reach out and gently squeeze my hand Nostalgia Contest Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron 11~25~16

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/23/2016 10:39:00 AM

Jan, WOW, such an emotive write. I was moved by the thoughts and returned feelings and memories. A high 7. Love LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 12/23/2016 6:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda it is an emotive poem .. its based on my mum:-( hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton

Date: 12/16/2016 8:06:00 AM

Beautiful sentimental write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2016 6:51:00 PM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs jan xx

Old Buck

Date: 12/8/2016 12:34:00 PM

Jan: I can certainly add nothing to what's already been said below except my tears. As I get older those old photos become more valuable. If I live long enough I'll die "a millionaire". :o) Thanks for sharing this lovely work with all of us on the Soup. oldbuck

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2016 11:36:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Old Buck:-) hugs jan xx

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/1/2016 4:23:00 PM

Jan, wow! I have chills because the moments you describe so well are some of the warmest, and to my mind - the most important - in the world.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 4:28:00 PM

It is a very emotional poem Doug:-) I'm so glad you enjoyed it:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Merritt

Date: 12/1/2016 2:53:00 PM

Oh Jan what a lovely recounting of a brief moment in time, with a son or daughter perhaps or other precious loved one. It is an experience I've no doubt we've all experienced and what is more wondrous than having a family member at one's side lost in the fleeting nostalgia of the distant past.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 2:59:00 PM

I went through photographs with my father before he died and I wrote on the back of the photos information he gave me otherwise it would have been lost forever:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Thompson

Date: 11/30/2016 12:30:00 AM

A lovely album of verse. Congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2016 2:50:00 AM

Many thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/29/2016 7:09:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! Enjoyed your album, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/29/2016 11:46:00 AM

Many thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Probir Gupta

Date: 11/29/2016 4:28:00 AM

Very tender and nostalgic ... congratulations on your placement, Jan ...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/29/2016 11:46:00 AM

Many thanks Probir:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/28/2016 7:31:00 PM

A 7 for your lovely, WINNING poem, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 11/29/2016 11:46:00 AM

Many thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Sonia Walker

Date: 11/28/2016 5:33:00 PM

Jan, a memorable poem from your heart. Congratulations on your placement. Thank you for sharing. ~ Sonia

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 5:35:00 PM

Thanks Sonia:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/28/2016 3:28:00 PM

Congrats on your placement with your POTD winning poem!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I was delighted with the honour and the place in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/28/2016 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations Jan on the placement of the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 12:02:00 PM

Many thanks Nayda I was delighted to place well in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/28/2016 4:25:00 AM

This poem was so moving Jan. I can see why it was honored with POTD! Congratulations my friend! 7 ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2016 6:47:00 AM

Many thanks Connie I was delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/27/2016 6:23:00 PM

Lovely nostalgic memories, Jan. Beautifully written and congratulations on your Poem Of The Day honor! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 6:26:00 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) I was delighted to be told the good news by Stephen:-) hugs Jan xx

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 11/27/2016 5:18:00 PM

What a nostalgic piece!!! Congrats on being selected poen of the day....

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 5:19:00 PM

Many thanks Bernard:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/27/2016 3:36:00 PM

beautifully painted jan congratulations on poem of the day wishing you a blessed week ahead pal

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 3:38:00 PM

Many thanks Liam I was so delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/27/2016 1:35:00 PM

You can and do write amazing poetry all the time. Also writing funny poems is a very serious endeavour. Love you sis!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 1:37:00 PM

Aww thanks Armand:-) you are in my thoughts my friend:-) love and hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/27/2016 1:00:00 PM

WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this poem! A HUMONGOUS FAV, FAV, FAV. In closing WOW!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 1:02:00 PM

aww bless you my friend thank you I can write the odd serious poem from time to time:-) hugs jan xx

Phatt Matt

Date: 11/27/2016 12:46:00 PM

very beautiful and sweet ~phatt

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 12:53:00 PM

Many thanks Phatt:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/27/2016 10:46:00 AM

simply beautiful, this must be the one you mentioned to me. BIG congrats on POTD I think Nayda will really like it too.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 11:03:00 AM

Thanks Andrea I was so delighted to get POTD ... I hope Nayda likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/27/2016 8:42:00 AM

so bittersweet!.. indeed a POTD crown for you, dear jan... congrats and full huggs!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 8:43:00 AM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/27/2016 8:18:00 AM

Beautiful, Jan. Congrats on POTD, and good luck with the contest. Agnes

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 8:19:00 AM

Many thanks Agnes I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving time with your family:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/27/2016 7:53:00 AM

How beautiful and sweet. Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 7:57:00 AM

Many thanks Akkina:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 11/27/2016 6:55:00 AM

Beautiful poem, Deserves to be poem of the day, well done and well written.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 7:11:00 AM

Many thanks Roy I am delighted - I known for my humourous poems so it is lovely to see this one get POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/27/2016 6:44:00 AM

Hi Jan, I'm glad this piece got such an honor. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2016 7:11:00 AM

Thanks so much Alexis I have a big smile today:-) hugs Jan xx