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My Fondest Memory

For nine long long months I longed to greet you
We’ll if I’m perfectly honest …
You were so snug in your home you stayed for an extra ten days!
I had waited patiently for your arrival and couldn’t wait to hold you in my arms
Finally the day arrived and I discovered they don’t call it labour for nothing …
It was damn hard work!
But twenty-four hours later you arrived in the world
I guess every mother thinks her child is the most beautiful
You were gorgeous! With fine downy blonde hair and sapphire blue eyes
I counted your tiny fingers and toes
You were absolutely perfect
Later that evening I sat in a comfy chair to feed you
Looking out of the window I saw soft snowflakes swirling
It was so so beautiful tears started to fall
Now, whenever I see snowy scenes I think of you my precious son 

12~08~16

Mr Fondest memory Contest
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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/27/2018 1:49:00 AM This is so beautiful Jan. I wish every mother could love her child like this! A fave for me! : ) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/27/2018 10:22:00 AM Thanks so much Connie I write so many poems I'd forgotten all about this one! MY son is so so special he means the world to me:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P Date: 12/16/2016 5:15:00 AM Stopping back to say big congrats Jan, much deserved win, this is one of my favorites. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/16/2016 5:17:00 AM Thanks Paloma it is a very special poem for me:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith Date: 12/15/2016 4:12:00 AM Congratulations Jan :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/15/2016 3:32:00 PM Thanks so much Gary:-) Hugs jan xx

Patrice Trice Jackson Date: 12/14/2016 7:07:00 PM *Tears* love this poem Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 7:14:00 PM Thanks Patrice it was quite emotional to write it but its one memory I will cherish forever:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 12/14/2016 3:50:00 PM Hi Jan, I knew this a winner the first time I saw it. Congratulations on fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 4:06:00 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/14/2016 3:21:00 PM wow, fantastic win with this sweet wonderful poem, Jan. BIG Congrats. I was happy to see I made his list too! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 3:27:00 PM Thanks Andrea:-) We did well my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray Date: 12/14/2016 2:54:00 PM 24 hours!! A tough one. Could you do it again? And could I be there? Login to Reply Jean Murray Date: 12/15/2016 11:18:00 AM My gardener hubby was out cutting grass Jan, when I was in labour with Cora, the middle child. No mobile phones in those days. My friend spotted his van and left a note on the windscreen. "Jean is in labour 4 to 5 cm." He made it in good time. Ah...the good old days... Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 2:59:00 PM My hubby was in a meeting at work when I went into labour - when I rang through his work I told the receptionist not to rush him home and to stay at the meeting- it was only 4 mins walk round the corner lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 12/14/2016 2:49:00 PM I know all about that extra 10 days. Both my girls took that extra amount of time to be born. This is a precious poem from the heart of a mother. Congratulations. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 2:57:00 PM I was getting SO frustrated Janis all the girls I was with at maternity classes had given birth and I was still waddling and waiting... but it was all worth it in the end:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White Date: 12/14/2016 12:13:00 PM Coming back with congratulations for you, Jan :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/14/2016 2:14:00 PM Thanks Darren and congrats again on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall Date: 12/11/2016 5:49:00 PM Hi Jan. That is the most beautiful work I've read yet and there is some beautiful work on this site. As I read it, it took me back to night my son was born and it brought back a tear of joy. Thank you Jan. I give it a 10. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/12/2016 2:37:00 AM Thanks for such a lovely comment Edward ...it was written from the heart and I guess will bring back memories for many people:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta Date: 12/10/2016 10:38:00 PM Jan, you just expressed my feelings. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/11/2016 12:50:00 AM I think many mothers will relate:-) hugs Jan xx

Tamal Kundu Date: 12/10/2016 8:16:00 AM Loved it! The poem is filled such pure goodness. Thank you for sharing this, Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/10/2016 7:54:00 PM Thanks for commenting Tamal:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 12/9/2016 9:31:00 PM This is so sentimental, Jan, I know I'm mother that felt the same way and still do... Hugs good luck in the contest Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/10/2016 7:54:00 PM Thanks Eve:-) I am sure many can relate to this poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White Date: 12/9/2016 11:49:00 AM So sweet Jan, I already thought before opening the poem that this would be what you were writing about. Such a beautiful and warm winter memory... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 11:55:00 AM Best day of my life Darren:-) hugs Jan xx

Doug Vinson Date: 12/9/2016 1:38:00 AM Who cannot smile? Honest indeed, Jan, so true and so you. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:06:00 AM Thanks Doug - this is written totally from the heart it was November when my son was born - and when I saw the snow it made me very emotional :-) hugs jan xx

Claudia Polydoro Date: 12/8/2016 8:22:00 PM That's such a sweet memory, Jan - loved it <3 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:07:00 AM Thanks Claudia:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/8/2016 3:06:00 PM - Although it was hard work .... the best profit of the earth! - A lovely poem, Jan - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:09:00 AM Most definitely Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 12/8/2016 12:42:00 PM very touching, jan. good luck in the contest... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:09:00 AM Thanks Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe Date: 12/8/2016 9:57:00 AM What a beautiful memory, Jan. I love the last lines. Good luck in the contest. Agnes Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:11:00 AM As far as I recall snow wasn't forecast so it was quite a shock to see it but I always think of my son when i see images of snow:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green Date: 12/8/2016 9:30:00 AM This poem or better yet, poetic testament to the love you have for your son was absolutely beautiful and heart touching. I felt this deeply my friend. So very loving. Good luck in the contest Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:12:00 AM My son is the best thing to ever happen to me Chris:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 12/8/2016 9:23:00 AM Hi Jan, I enjoyed this heartfelt memory. It was so precious. It caused me to think about the birth of my own kids.It reads like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2016 10:12:00 AM I think many mum's will be able to relate Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P Date: 12/8/2016 9:20:00 AM This is exquisite Jan! I felt it to the core of my motherly heart. :) 7+ Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 12/8/2016 9:56:00 AM The best poetry, imho, is that which moves us to pause and take reflection, pleasure was all mine Jan. :) Jan Allison Date: 12/8/2016 9:22:00 AM Thanks so much Paloma - it is a true account of my son's birth and seeing the snow made me feel so emotional - am not sure if Frank will like it but it's written from the heart:-) hugs jan xx