Natalie's Gift

Natalie’s gift, a poem for me
Was the best present I received
Unexpected, it touched my soul -
Curing me from poetry mold 
(A condition unbecoming)

With a smile I was released
From days of dark futility
Inspiration came, bestowed glow -
                     Natalie’s gift

I give her thanks for helping me
Get rid of the mold festering
Inside of me, and truth be told
I’d still be there if not for her bold
Poem that described me "to a T" -
                     Natalie’s gift


1/2/12
(quote from Gwendolyn in Natalie's comment section on Natalie's poem "To Susan from Natalie")
Received Honorable Mention in "GIFTS GIVEN, GIFTS RECEIVED, A RONDEAU" contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/27/2012 6:46:00 PM
btw, I am surprised this was not more than an HM win!!!
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Date: 5/27/2012 6:46:00 PM
rereading this one. What ever happened to Natalie. I don't think I have seen her in a long time!!!
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Date: 5/5/2012 12:06:00 PM
Wonderful piece as always, dear Susan. Congrats on the win :)
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Date: 5/2/2012 7:03:00 PM
gift... typo
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Date: 5/2/2012 6:57:00 PM
Hi Susan, Where is Nat, at..i miss her witty spirit... I like the way her gist of words inspired you. I kind of like the line curing you from poetry mold.. I wonder how that image would like.. awesome...pd
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Date: 1/6/2012 6:02:00 PM
Our children know us don't they..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 1/5/2012 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Cyndi's~ "Gifts Given--Received" contest Susan. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2012 10:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your HM Susan
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Date: 1/4/2012 7:19:00 PM
Very nice Rondeau Here Susan.Congrats on your win.
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Date: 1/2/2012 9:43:00 PM
wow, now I have to go see this poem that so suited you to a T! And by the way, Susan, whatever will we do for the collaboration. I just can't think!!!!
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Date: 1/2/2012 3:45:00 PM
Awww Susan-Thanks so much! That was so nice! You rock!!!
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Date: 1/2/2012 3:24:00 PM
Poetrysoup to the resque!
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Date: 1/2/2012 2:24:00 PM
Thank you for the gift Natalie. oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 1/2/2012 2:14:00 PM
This is a special write Susan! I bet it was really nice to receive such a great poem from a friend(?)! And to have it influence you so much, you have been blessed! Great poem, Awesome Work!!
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Date: 1/2/2012 2:12:00 PM
Wonderful write about gift where return is nice. Loved it. bl
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