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I Will Keep You Forever

You were discovered inside a white Bible on a summers day brown as a dead hen with a chicken neck crumbling too, brittle, all your water gone oh Grandma what is it? I had to think for a second. you are a reminder of a time when I was not anyone's grandma I saw you sneering at me and I smiled with affection. you were the first flower I had not gotten from Daddy and Mommy. I will keep you safely inside this Bible forever my love. Remembering how nervous was the boy who handed you to me.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/23/2021 8:10:00 PM

You truly brought that withered flower back to live, Caren. Bravo. Better than Dr. Heidegger, you are! ~ Ponce de Leon

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2021 10:08:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. I appreciate it

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/22/2021 11:55:00 AM

I found this poem entertaining; as I read through this poem, I realized many nuances to be found within it. beautiful poetry

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2021 7:31:00 AM

Thank you Lasaad. I appreciate it.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/22/2021 9:14:00 AM

Stunningly creative write, Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2021 7:31:00 AM

I take a bow before Trixie runs up and slaps me in the head.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/22/2021 3:51:00 AM

A lovely write, Caren! I remember making orange cupcakes for my school event and it made my day when the boy I liked loved eating one. :) smiles for the innocent days of childhood

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2021 7:31:00 AM

I like remembering these innocent times.

Beata Agustin

Date: 5/22/2021 3:45:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... evoking nostalgic feelings. Delighted am I especially with the last line. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. God bless you.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2021 7:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Beata.