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My Greatest Treasure

I was going through some boxes, that were packed-up years ago. Thinking I could throw away some stuff, How much I didn't know. A lot of it just made me laugh. Why it was kept, I can't recall. Our thinking wasn't really wise, it made no sense at all. Everything was going fine. I was progressing rather well, until I opened up a certain box, my eyes began to swell! Inside was my first Baseball Glove, much to my surprise. My mind filled up with memories, tears filled up my eyes. It was on the day that I turned twelve. over sixty years ago. It was a gift my father gave me, a gift I treasure so! The glove was what I wished for, but I didn't ask my Dad. I knew he couldn't afford it cause times were really bad! He brought it for me anyway, I didn't know what to say. Two months later, due to a heart attack, my father passed away. I'm sorry it was packed away. That was my omission. From now on it's in plain sight, in a "for all to see" position! I'm never gonna give it up, this glove I got from Dad. It's the greatest gift I ever got, from the Greatest Friend I ever had! Contest by: Paula Swanson Contest Name: Yard Sale Sponsor: Paula Swanson Who Gave Me #1: Paula Swanson Opinion: It's my favorite because of what it represents, a tribute to the best friend I ever had.

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Date: 6/23/2012 7:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "father & beyond" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/21/2012 5:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win!!!!
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Date: 6/21/2012 5:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Ralph a very touching write xx
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Date: 6/20/2012 10:00:00 PM
Ralph, Congratulations for your heartfelt poem. Thank you for supporting my contest;-) Good night~PD
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Date: 3/7/2012 9:01:00 PM
A beautiful story about your father, Ralph. Very touching. Congrats on your win in PD's contest. Love, Kim
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Date: 3/7/2012 6:20:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Ralph. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/6/2012 8:43:00 AM
Wow. What can I say. Very moving Ralph. Thank you for sharing.
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Date: 3/5/2012 8:08:00 PM
Congrats, Ralph on your awesome win! You brought tears to my eyes. My dad was my best friend, too. Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 3/5/2012 8:05:00 PM
congrats Ralph on an eloquent write and win luv.. a stellar one..
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Date: 3/5/2012 4:46:00 PM
moving tribute ...congrats, jag
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Date: 3/5/2012 3:59:00 PM
Wonderful write,Ralph.very touchy and nice..Congratulations on your win......Thanks for your comments on my poems...
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Date: 3/4/2012 7:01:00 PM
Ralph,, .congratulations! in my contest...muched enjoyed your entry,;-) always*PD
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Date: 7/24/2011 12:41:00 AM
Wonderful memories to share with us. I really enjoyed the emotion in this.
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Date: 7/13/2011 1:17:00 PM
A wonderful write. A treasure in itself. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Robert.
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Date: 7/8/2011 7:05:00 PM
with the magnatude of this poem i can see that i have been passing over the wrong poet. this piece of art is perfect. it is meaningful and a true story as i feel it. as of today this is the best piece i've read in a long time. and it moves to my faves. i'll be looking for more of your work JOHN HENRY LOVING III
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Date: 7/5/2011 4:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Ralph in Paula's "Yard Sale" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/4/2011 6:57:00 PM
What an awesome awesome write, my friend!!! Congrats on your win....Larry
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Date: 7/3/2011 1:02:00 PM
I can't believe how many contest results I've missed - many congrats on all your recent wins, Ralph : )
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Date: 7/3/2011 12:22:00 PM
This is what I call a good poem. Rhythm and rhyme and a moving story. thanks for posting and congrats on the win. Mike
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Date: 7/3/2011 10:02:00 AM
Ralph-I love this piece. I am also proud to share 1st place with you. A big congrats. from me.
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Date: 7/3/2011 8:12:00 AM
sentimental images take you to the top, ralph! happy congrats! :) huggs
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Date: 7/3/2011 5:32:00 AM
What an aweswome write, memory and story, Ralph. You've done an awesome job of it. Congratulatons to you, my friend
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Date: 7/2/2011 7:51:00 PM
How lucky that you were smart enough to put it away and what a a treasure to have. Congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/2/2011 7:25:00 PM
Congrats Ralph on your first place winwith this touching entry my friend.. happy 4th celebrations..luv..
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Date: 6/28/2011 7:08:00 PM
great memories....yes put that glove out to remember daily. hope you are great my friend.
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