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My Teapot - Prized Refrain

This teapot, chipped and faded, brings memories so dear, of friendships made and secrets shared, while sipping its fine brew. This teapot chipped and faded. Kim Merryman 8/4/15 For Nette's Prized Refrain Contest #2 teapot

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Vera Duggan

Date: 8/19/2015 2:26:00 AM

Kim this is a lovely little verse, reason I like it is not only because it is well written but I collect teapots, not that I have many but I love them even though we don't use them and if I collected any more I think Peter would move out LoL, anyway congrat's in the contest. take care............Vera.........

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:59:00 PM

Vera, thank you for stopping by to read and comment on my poem. I'm glad you like it, and I bet your teapots are quite lovely!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/18/2015 1:03:00 PM

- I'm a little late, but better late than never :) - Kim, congratulations your 3. place in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:56:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! It's never too late to leave a nice message!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/17/2015 3:32:00 PM

Yes, a winner indeed. What a sweet poem! Janice

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:55:00 PM

Thank you, Janice!

Skat A

Date: 8/17/2015 3:14:00 PM

Kim, congrats on your wonderful win. SKAT

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:54:00 PM

Thank you, Skat!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/17/2015 8:16:00 AM

Wow an amazing write Kim! Congrats on big win!

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:53:00 PM

Thank you, Upma!

Thabang Ngoma

Date: 8/16/2015 10:53:00 PM

Morning Kim...congradulations - this beautiful write reminds me of mother's society gatherings and tea parties *******(:heers, Tbang

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:53:00 PM

Thank you, Thabang! I'm glad it brought good memories!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2015 8:00:00 PM

So sweet, Kim, I really like this sentimental poem.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:52:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! I'm glad you like it!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/16/2015 4:30:00 PM

I love your take on this teapot, Kim!! One of my favourite entries. ~ Congrats on a much deserved win. Hugs // paul

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:51:00 PM

Thank you, Paul! I'm so glad you liked it!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/16/2015 3:56:00 PM

This is lovely nostalgic piece and I congratulate you on your big win, Kim! All the best, my friend! Pandita

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:50:00 PM

Thank you, Pandita! I appreciate it!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/16/2015 3:39:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/19/2015 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, Jan!

Mary Rotman

Date: 8/13/2015 8:55:00 PM

I love the way you convey the meaning with such succint clarity.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/13/2015 9:57:00 PM

Thank you, Mary! I'm glad you like it.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/7/2015 10:44:00 AM

Bet there are a lot of wonderful memories surrounding that old tea pot. Nice one. love phyl

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:28:00 PM

Thank you, Phyl!

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 8/7/2015 10:38:00 AM

An excellence write, it flow with vivid imagery. Good luck in the contest........A.M.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:27:00 PM

Thank you, Afolabi!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/5/2015 5:29:00 PM

i can relate to this one, kim! good luck in the contest...

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:25:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene!

Tim Smith

Date: 8/5/2015 3:46:00 PM

Beautiful Kim. I really like the double meaning of the teapot and life...good luck Tim

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:25:00 PM

Thank you, Tim!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/5/2015 1:51:00 PM

- Lovely poem for the contest Kim, good luck ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:24:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/5/2015 3:12:00 AM

What delightful imagery - I love my cup of tea and a chat with friends:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/11/2015 8:23:00 PM

Thank you, Jan!