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This is my favourite photograph of my wonderful great grandfather William. We both adored his great big bear hugs and wide beaming smile ... why did he have to die? Double Tetractys 6 Poetry Contest Image 3 Checked with how many syllables Contest sponsored by Eve Rope 11/17/20

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/8/2020 9:01:00 AM

This might be fiction, Jan, but it reminds me of young children who have invisible friends to whom they talk and share. Congratulations on your top placement. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/7/2020 3:25:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/6/2020 10:30:00 AM

Jan, congratulations for your excellent win Eve's contest with your beautifully moving poem. Your pen captures the emotions with finesse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/6/2020 10:19:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Jan! Linda

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/6/2020 9:39:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your win! Not only is this a beautiful tribute but echoes with both your sense of lose and your great grandfather's great influence of love on you. It is lovely my friend! Hugs!

Howard Kerr

Date: 12/5/2020 6:06:00 PM

A moving tribute, Jan. Congratulations. A well deserved win. Warm wishes Howard

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 12/5/2020 5:08:00 AM

Sure, a graceful tribute to your grandpa!! Congratulations on your placement, Jan!!

Joanna Feltham

Date: 12/5/2020 12:37:00 AM

Nothing beats a cuddle, congratulations on your winning placement. :-)

Carol Mitra

Date: 12/4/2020 11:31:00 PM

Drowing in a big hug of a Grandpa is an awesome feeling....Congrats on your win :)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2020 10:20:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning placement with this beautiful verse, but sad with great imagery. Hugs Eve

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/22/2020 9:58:00 AM

Why do our favorite people have to die, I guess that is God's ruling, but so sad. One thing is certain in life and that is death. So lets be jolly and keep writing your fun limericks. My grandfather was my idol when I was small, I could do anything I wanted, he was the poet in our family, maybe I inherited some of his genes Your great grand dad looks so kind and loves his bear hugs, a very sweet photo - best wishes for a win my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/19/2020 10:18:00 AM

Oh, I'm sorry for your loss and I wish I could see the photograph! He sounds like a wonderful great grandfather. Beautifully written, Jan, very heartfelt and sincere. Best wishes for a big win! Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2020 1:07:00 AM

Pure fiction for the contest, I wish it has been true Carolyn I feel i missed out so much by not having grandparents:-( hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/18/2020 1:01:00 PM

Lovely Jan... a tribute to a wonderful person in your heart. God bless you always

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:05:00 PM

Pure Fiction for me I wish i had had grandparents:-( hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/18/2020 10:56:00 AM

Well done, Jan! Cain and Abel question still unanswered! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:05:00 PM

Thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2020 8:23:00 AM

- I miss him too ... lovely poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest ... a top winning poem in my eyes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:02:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-)) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/18/2020 6:57:00 AM

Jan, such a touching poem, well done and best of luck in the contest _Constance

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:02:00 PM

Thanks Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Simon Hamill

Date: 11/18/2020 6:24:00 AM

Hi Jan. Memories are ours forever. Take care. Simon

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:01:00 PM

they certainly are Simon:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/18/2020 3:08:00 AM

You captured the emotions of that photo well. ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2020 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Victor i wish i had had grandparents:-( hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/17/2020 5:27:00 PM

Always sad when its time to say goodbye, only happy memories remain. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2020 11:48:00 PM

Thanks Tom,after reading Line's sad news my poem really hits home:-( hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/17/2020 4:24:00 PM

What a beautiful photo and poem Jan. Lovely! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2020 5:04:00 PM

thanks Heidi i love the picture prompt eve set us:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/17/2020 3:43:00 PM

very touching and tender, jan! i enjoyed! it's interesting as a grandparent - i see photos like this or poems like yours and wonder what my grandkids would write about me or my husband...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2020 3:45:00 PM

oh I would LOVE to see what Harry wrote! Just wish i had had grandparents i feel I missed out so much when I was growing up:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/17/2020 3:10:00 PM

Hi Jan, You have penned such a moving write from the chosen photo. I miss my grandparents, dearly. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening, my friend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2020 3:21:00 PM

I wish I had had grandparents I feel I missed out so much when I was growing up:-( hugs jan xx