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Inherited Traits

John had his mom’s eyes Inherited her kindness -- Keen sense of humor Sweet sister-in-law They shared love for animals -- She and I still close Never met father John tried to avoid his fate -- Died young like his dad *Entry for Dr. Ram’s “In-Laws” contest

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John Freeman

Date: 6/8/2011 8:05:00 PM

Carolyn, Great Gob on this honored presentation, Fisher-Lady, Smile. Gaape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/8/2011 10:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Jack Horne

Date: 6/7/2011 12:01:00 PM

Beautiful, but so sad. Many congrats, my friend : ) Hope all went well x

Wilma Neels

Date: 6/7/2011 9:59:00 AM

Hey there Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest ;) all the best for your appointment.. Love Wilma

Cory Long

Date: 6/7/2011 8:46:00 AM

congrats on your win.. cory

Tahera Mannan

Date: 6/7/2011 5:29:00 AM

Sad and very lovely. many congrats Carolyn for this win.

Joseph Osita

Date: 6/7/2011 1:06:00 AM

Sad but wonderfully writen.Many congrats on your 4th place win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/6/2011 8:51:00 PM

so sad, Carolyn. Oh, for what could have been! Congratulations on your win.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 6/6/2011 3:23:00 PM

Great write, Carolyn. It is moves me that your twist to this contest was not silly witty but more reverent. Shows your deep respect for John's family and it touches me deeply! Congrats. Hope u are feeling well this day! A big huggy wuggy for u! (aren't I a corn ball!?) Gwendolen

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/6/2011 3:12:00 PM

Cogratulations onthe fourth place win in my constest, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 5/22/2011 1:18:00 PM

I am glad you and John's sister are still close Carolyn.. A beautiful set of senryu for Dr. Ram's contest, love wilma

James Foulk

Date: 5/22/2011 12:29:00 PM

a great piece of fine poetry, thank you for commenting on Two Apples

Kash Poet

Date: 5/22/2011 7:50:00 AM

Revisiting this touching Senryu .Pl.Visit me Carolyn.

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 5/22/2011 5:42:00 AM

different take on the contest. I like the way you use the contests to bring out the things you want to share. This is indeed a tragic story. Moves me to sadness for those left behind.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/22/2011 12:55:00 AM

I enjoyed this set, CArolyn and how sad about John and his dad.

Diane Locksley

Date: 5/20/2011 3:42:00 PM

When it comes down to it I think we all try to avoid fate at times. It's wonderful that John's mother and sister were good people. Some of the entries are very funny but this one is moving. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/19/2011 5:35:00 PM

BTW...I was the girl in the Monopoly poem...I am the middle child. In case u were wondering. Sure miss my dad! :)

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/19/2011 5:33:00 PM

Wow...genetics is often the path of our fate, isn't it, Carolyn. It is a beautiful gift that you can remain close with John's sister--I hope she has his eyes and it will bring u much comfort. Nice idea of Doc's for this contest--not thot of it much-u should do VERY well...if I wrote about my first set of in-laws--America's Most Wanted might find them...ohhhhhh. ha ha. You must have sat in the waiting roooom a long time today to write these 3 lovely poems. At least u had pen and pad in hand.

Jack Horne

Date: 5/19/2011 3:26:00 PM

A great write on John's family, Carolyn. Very special people.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/19/2011 1:24:00 PM

Good one that speaks well of someone's kin..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Reads like a winning entry..Good luck.Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Cory Long

Date: 5/19/2011 1:16:00 PM

very nice.. thank you for your comments . good luck in the contest. cory

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/19/2011 12:09:00 PM

fond shares about your in-laws, carols... poignantly beautiful... winning wishes to you..:) huggs, nette

Kash Poet

Date: 5/19/2011 12:07:00 PM

Very moving write Caroline.It touches the heart.Best wishes.My Footle is waiting......

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/19/2011 11:53:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry today Carolyn. It was a very interesting piece to read and the best to you in the contest. My email awaits your medical report if you have it. Love, Carol