I Recall

I recall.....the books she read,
The songs she sang and sayings she said.
I recall.....the way she'd run,
Her finger down my nose for fun.
I recall.....the way she hid,
'protecting" me as a kid.
and
I recall.....her saddened eyes,
As we said our last goodbyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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November 7, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Jamie, :) CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoyed your win............... Love ~SKAT~
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November 6, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Jamie, nicely done.... congrats in Frank's contest.... xox~ LINDA
Onclaud Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 10:43 PM
my first time to encounter you and your work,jamie... hope to read you more.. this is truly a piece worthy of an award..congrats!.. :) huggs
Mehta Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest of Frank, Jamie
Banner Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Nice work. Very even delivery. CB
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations Jamie on a wonderful win!Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Grattan Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Thank u sooo much. I have many more poems, and because of all of you, more confidence to share them. THANK You
Johnson Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Wonderful memories. Congratulations, Jamie
Posey Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Beautiful memories are articulated here. Simple and sincere... they will outlive eternity..... Congratulations on your win... sincere admiration I send...Jake
Grattan Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 4:58 AM
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I recognize your names and feel honoured to hear from you. <3 J
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 9:25 PM
I really really like this one. FAVE
Fisher Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Very enjoyable, though sad... love the layout of your poem too.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Sweet and somber, simultaneously. Enjoyed this poem very much. Good job and kudos. Very heartfelt and emotional :)
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