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Little Stones

My window sill is laden with little stones Of no particular color, shape or size Given to me as if they were diamonds By his little hand, my own special prize Each one had its small story to tell A recital of just when and where it was found Washed and polished with loving care Oh the stories, they went round and round Small things make up the embroidery of life The joys that carry us through our days Like a collage of colored stones on the sill A small thing, precious in its own way…. For Anthony's contest....

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Date: 2/19/2015 8:44:00 PM
Barbara, This sweet poem evokes memories of little "treasures" my children would bring me. They would be very proud to make such gifts. Thank you for causing me to recall that precious time with this lovely poem.
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Date: 11/30/2014 2:04:00 AM
this is great ~SKAT~
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Date: 11/27/2014 5:47:00 PM
I just adored yours, barbara. BIg congrats in the contest and Happy thanksgiving.
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Date: 11/24/2014 8:43:00 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Barbara.
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Date: 11/23/2014 9:51:00 AM
Poignant and powerful, Barbara. The small gifts of small hands that forever hold our hearts. WELL DONE.
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Date: 11/22/2014 11:39:00 PM
Subtly beautiful is ur write Barbara! Congrats on big win my dear friend!
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Date: 11/22/2014 8:41:00 PM
Barbara, I love your poem. I too have these collections...so precious. Your words really describe the importance and meaning of all those little things that "make up the embroidery of life". Congratulations on your win! Sandra 7+Fav
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Date: 11/22/2014 8:08:00 PM
Lovely write ...congrats on your win
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Date: 11/22/2014 4:40:00 PM
Oh yes you will see how much we agree! ;) Congrad's on Your Win! Light & LOVE
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Date: 11/22/2014 4:00:00 PM
what a charming poem - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/14/2014 2:00:00 PM
Glad you liked it Jerry. I love your collection of rocks..wish Id thought of that. I bring back rocks from the Klamath River in northern Ca every year when we go fishing. They are scattered all around my yard... BG
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Date: 11/14/2014 5:25:00 AM
When people I know travel, I ask them to bring me back a rock from their destination, and they do---I now have rocks from around the world. When I ask for them, I always get the same curious grin, but when they present me with it, they always say, they looked for the one calling my name. Wonderful poem Barbara.
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 11/14/2014 2:01:00 PM
Oops, read above..Im brain dead this morning. BG
Date: 11/12/2014 4:10:00 PM
I love this one. Maybe about the best one I have seen entered in this contest, Barbara!!
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Date: 11/10/2014 9:29:00 AM
I had to smile as I read this. My youngest son always loved stones. No matter where we went he would come home with stones in his pockets. You just brought back some beautiful memories. Good luck in the contest Barbara.
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