Magic of Family Rites

The charm of a home smelling like mint upon bowls of flowers, igniting the air seasoned with a dash of tousled books, lemonade, and kisses plastered on walls: and how the readiness of caressed bodies huddle in the kitchen, feasting on the music of gentle family rites. Yes, it’s all too regular, this kind of setting--- the language of rooms cluttered with ramps of bed sheets gone wild through tickled pillow fights, innocent as the magic of wonder's laughter. And when breezes call a night to end, their world gives and takes the hearts' relay of soothing drawl, when blessed hours climb into eaves of slumber, as young and old tunes relish this home to enchant dreams in a fireplace of affection. Dave Wood's Imagination Contest 5/20/2014 by nette onclaud
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Date: 5/30/2014 12:37:00 AM
I enjoyed coming back to read your poem, once again, Nette. Congratulations on your win with this heartwarming write!
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Date: 5/29/2014 6:26:00 PM
Awesome win Nette...PD
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Date: 5/28/2014 12:30:00 PM
An imagination which comes into reality as painted by your very creative words my very dear friend Nette! My big hearty congratulations on your shining win! TYSM for sharing. Thank u so much as well for your precious time and kind visit on my latest poem. Latest update here is 10pm curfew. Hope you've a great day! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
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Date: 5/28/2014 10:53:00 AM
I COMMENTED ON THIS EARLIER, NETTE, TOLD YOU IT WOULD WOULD TOP THE LIST. MANY CONGRAT'S LAINIE
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Date: 5/28/2014 9:24:00 AM
So glad this house is not spic and span ... this makes it feel more like a home! Love the family atmosphere. Lovely ending line! Congrats on a top podium:) // paul
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Date: 5/28/2014 4:18:00 AM
each corner of the home is filled with so much love and happy scenes that I want just to be in it.. :) kisses plastered on wall: i imagine toddlers kids running playing around.. :D, CONGRATULATIONS! my fave stanza is 1,, :D GBU
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Date: 5/28/2014 2:31:00 AM
Enchanting Poem Nette a well deserved top spot hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 5/28/2014 12:11:00 AM
A nice flight of imagination and congrats on a fine win, nette
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Date: 5/27/2014 11:47:00 PM
Congrats on the win nette...hugs Tim
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Date: 5/27/2014 10:16:00 PM
congratulations nette on your win for this heart warming poem
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Date: 5/27/2014 10:16:00 PM
Awesome nette ! spectacular write n worthy great win ! congrats !
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Date: 5/27/2014 9:31:00 PM
Nette this is superb, congrats. ...Seren
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Date: 5/25/2014 11:57:00 AM
This embodies home and family Nette. Great poem. Anne
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Date: 5/24/2014 11:37:00 PM
This is a great poem that I was happy to read. Great for the contest... Lucilla
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Date: 5/22/2014 10:55:00 PM
wow, this one is so enchanting and so WARM in the way it recalls childhood. A surefire top winner.
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Date: 5/22/2014 1:25:00 PM
Though it may not be perfect, home is still where the heart is. This is such a heartwarming write, and it brings back those fond memories of home and family. Very nicely done, Nette! Good luck in Dave's contest!
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Date: 5/22/2014 6:44:00 AM
Now this is a home! Are you recalling fond memories?
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Date: 5/21/2014 10:23:00 AM
A lovely kinship structure write Nette!
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Date: 5/21/2014 1:11:00 AM
Describe beautifully. Home sweet home. Enjoyed. Tfs
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Date: 5/20/2014 1:20:00 PM
Ahhh Nette how nice to read .. I love it... the perfect setting in a home... what I dream of.. hugs Brooke
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Date: 5/20/2014 1:19:00 PM
Simply inspiring. Everyone needs a reminder every once in a while of the fact that family is special.Nette, you have an imaginative streak oozing with sweet enchantment.
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Date: 5/20/2014 1:00:00 PM
- A homely warmth and lots of love .... pop like popcorn out of this poem, Nette :) - Love it !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/20/2014 12:50:00 PM
There is nothing that can warm the heart and soul like a home with a loving family. You are blessed dear Nette. Wonderful ambience you have created with this delicious poem. Thank you for sharing. Also, thank you for your kind comments today. Lainie
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Date: 5/20/2014 12:27:00 PM
You describe a beautiful home nette. I love it...hugs Tim
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