Memory Wreath

Each year before Christmases of the past
   Past visitors came to trim my holiday tree
Tree with ornaments homemade to last
   Lasting, unique gifts of their artistry

Artistry now shown in a wreath on my door
   Door filled with treasures I was blessed to receive
Received gifts from those who are with us no more
   More reminders that love in my heart will never leave



*For Dr. Ram's "Wreath" Contest. (Eight-line quatrain/rhyme using the last word of each line as the first word of the next line.)  Merry Christmas, everyone!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 1/6/2011 12:58:00 AM
enjoyed this superb “wreath” trip with you, carolyn…. APPLAUSE! :) nette
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Date: 1/5/2011 4:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 1/5/2011 9:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn in the "Christmas Wreath" contest by Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/5/2011 7:54:00 AM
Hi Carolyn . Heartiest congratulations on your success with this fine piece. Love the circle of love. Eamon
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Date: 1/5/2011 5:47:00 AM
Great write, Carolyn! Congrats on your 1st place win in Dr. Ram's contest. Dan C P.S. I hope the holidays were joyful and wish you all the best in the coming year.
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Date: 1/4/2011 9:40:00 PM
Many Congrats Carolyn for clinching top spot in this difficult yet interesting form of Dr Rams contest. Best Wishes/Luv...Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 1/4/2011 3:21:00 PM
A very well deserved 1st.placed win.It was great.~LUV~Teresa
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Date: 1/4/2011 8:01:00 AM
beautiful poem .... and I liked the essence of it,...... lovely technique too, especially the clever rhymes such as "tree" and "artistry"....first place is where you belong ....sincerely ...Syd
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:17:00 AM
Carolyn, congratulations on your 1st place win with this gem.. Hope the day ahead will be a good one, love Wilma
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Date: 1/3/2011 9:54:00 PM
Very unique in describing your wreath here, Carolyn. Wreath will always be a symbol of Christmas we enjoy the whole year round. Congratulations, Carolyn on your best winning on this contest. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 1/3/2011 9:30:00 PM
This is a most enjoyable read, Carolyn. Congrats on the number one spot! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 1/3/2011 8:33:00 PM
Just beautiful Carolyn. many congratulations once again.
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Date: 1/3/2011 6:06:00 PM
Lovely poem, Carolyn!! Congratulations on this wonderful 1st place !!! love, Carrie
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Date: 1/3/2011 5:37:00 PM
Congrad's on your fine win. Light & Love
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Date: 1/3/2011 5:16:00 PM
This is beautiful Carolyn. Congratulations on the big no. 1. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/3/2011 4:11:00 PM
Beautiful Quatrain Carolyn! Congratulations on your worthy top honor! Sorry! To hear you've been sick. Best wishes for speedy recovery. Agape, Moses
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Date: 1/3/2011 3:56:00 PM
Now what was that you were saying about your talent? congrats to you LNC. BG
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Date: 1/3/2011 3:26:00 PM
Congratulations, carolyn for first place win in my contest sharing with Andrea and Linda.
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Date: 12/10/2010 11:21:00 AM
Interesting poem my friend... the rhyme scheme is superb.. I love it.. Keep writing and i'll keep reading
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Date: 12/10/2010 3:25:00 AM
I love the rhyme scheme of this poem, it is what I call real poetry!!!
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Date: 12/8/2010 11:31:00 PM
so much meaning here, so much love. Harry
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Date: 12/7/2010 5:23:00 PM
Great entry...Door filled with treasures I was blessed to receive...I feel the same I'm getting so I don't want anything around me not given to me with love. Light & Love my sweet friend!
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Date: 12/6/2010 11:04:00 PM
How did I miss this? Very nice Carolyn. How come you are up so late reading and commenting? It must be 2 am in Florida. It's 11 here and I am shutting it down. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/6/2010 8:25:00 AM
You have done a great job with this write Carolyn ! I'll have to try one of these types of writes sometime. It rolls off the brain quite well dear poet ! *smiles* Have a fantastic day love....much love, james
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Date: 12/5/2010 4:28:00 PM
thank you for your kind comment, have a blessed holiday
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