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MY FIRST DOG OLLYVER will abide forever in my memory

SNICKERS with granddaughter Lydia

My Daughter's children / Halloween 2015

My Abiding Memory

my grandkids’ laughter,

kindnesses bestowed on me,

and my dog’s sweet eyes. . . 

fine strands in tapestries of

my abiding memory

1/6/16
For Line Gauthier's Bite Size Poem No51 Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier

October 26, 2022 at 7:12 AM

Lovely memory captured ~

Paghunda Zahid

September 6, 2022 at 10:12 AM

5th placement.. Congrats

JC Brul

September 6, 2022 at 8:16 AM

Very heart-warming! Congratulations Andrea. Wishing you all the best.

Afzal Nusker

September 6, 2022 at 7:48 AM

Life is nothing but moments turning into memories...good, bad, ugly. Such a fine poem, Andrea. Congrats.

Elaine George

January 9, 2016 at 6:31 AM

Beautiful memory, Andrea. I just posted mine....a Narrative.

Paul Callus

January 7, 2016 at 1:10 PM

A most lovely Tanka, Andrea! Love the final two lines! // paul

Matthew Anish

January 7, 2016 at 12:59 PM

I like dogs but have never owned one. I di have cat named Bilbo for many years. Also my sisters had cats named Misty and Cloudy for many years. There is a cat named Smoky on the floor of my apartment and a dog named Oreo. Memory - something to consider.

Sara Kendrick

January 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM

Ahh!! How sweet..My Hairy is like your first dog but he is a Long Wire-Haired Chihuahua and does not look as good..I am not sure what happened to Hairy so don't know about his nutrition,etc..I was hoping that he would get to looking better but it is not happening...Maybe age and damage from neglect has made him what he is..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Jan Allison

January 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM

aww lovely cherished memories Andrea good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

January 7, 2016 at 11:21 AM

Beautiful memories Andrea...best wishes...hugs

Kp Nunez

January 7, 2016 at 11:21 AM

This is so lovely. Loved the "fine strands in tapestries" All the best in that contest, Andie! PS. I saw your comment to Paul's. Debbie has a blog for her Ten for Ten challenge. You also have to sign up there.

Nette Onclaud

January 7, 2016 at 10:54 AM

these treasures make life a most cherished one.. love the pics, andie!..huggs

Jennifer Walker

January 7, 2016 at 6:20 AM

Love your imagery and what great memories to have and to be able to share them through your poetry.

White Sage

January 7, 2016 at 6:19 AM

beautiful...both the memory and the poem...

Demetrios Trifiatis

January 7, 2016 at 5:40 AM

What a lovely picture of happines, dear Andrea! What a blessing! A seven!

Richard Pickett

January 6, 2016 at 9:23 PM

A nice smooth run here Andrea...Love it...Taz

Rob Carmack

January 6, 2016 at 8:45 PM

Love the imagery with the strands of the tapestries. Good luck in the contest.

Robyn Campbell

January 6, 2016 at 8:19 PM

EXCELLENT Tanka, Andrea. Pure beautifulness. (Is that a word?) Love the photos. What a nice extra touch.

Ernest Robles

January 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM

Lovely and so lovely. This prose is all of love and transcends species -- in reality I say we are all one regardless of species. So tenderly written! Bravo! ~ Phillip

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