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Precious Gifts Passed Down

"There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of humans, are created, strengthened and maintained." – Winston Churchill In my favorite photo, our family is gathered ‘round the long wood table, an heirloom Precious gifts passed down As we laugh and share the day’s best tidings Eyes dancing sparkles of laughter sounds Dishes passed to share with all going around The dog underneath, cleaning up without complaint And Grandma’s cheeks flushed pink with bliss Standing ready to fetch the families’ every desire Home canned goodness spread upon the table Precious gifts passed down Of loving hands holding tight the threads And Grandpa wearing the family birthday hat A homemade black cherry cake sitting in his honor Candles lit and burning low as he gathers wishes Each grandchild a blessing adored in his heart Each memory etched in wrinkles deeply lined Precious gifts passed down written: 9-18-2019 Writing Challenge 2, September 2019 - The Photograph Sponsor, Wiishkobi Ode

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Constance La France

Date: 10/3/2019 5:40:00 PM

Jeanne congratulations on your win in my challenge with this lovely poem!

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 10/3/2019 6:17:00 PM

thank you so much...It was a little magic to remember this moment...one of my favorite photos and memories.

Ann Foster

Date: 9/19/2019 6:31:00 PM

The very best of times. I loved this. I felt very close to "family". Excellent job... Flowers... little pink ones that are very hard to find... Ann

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 10/3/2019 2:31:00 PM

Hi Ann...I love this memory of this family dinner and celebration...I can picture it even without seeing the photo as it is etched in my memory forever.

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/18/2019 10:16:00 PM

And you have passed down a great gift of describing what life is all about...beautifully done Jeanne...all around a wooden table of love...great entry my friend...^WW^ :o)

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/21/2019 8:05:00 PM

with much thanks for your stopping by for a visit. thank you.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/18/2019 7:37:00 PM

I feel like I am part of this family, Jeanne. And I am glad! "The dog underneath, cleaning up without complaint And Grandma’s cheeks flushed pink with bliss" - lovely.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/21/2019 8:06:00 PM

You do feel like part of the family!