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Still Living In My Heart

your voice I still hear “The begonias are pretty” I turn, see no one caught a fish today wish I could cook it for you how you loved seafood! you watch from heaven still guiding me on my path spirit lives in me
For Francine’s Senryu for Mom contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 11, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Such a touching Senryu from you Carolyn!Love this!
Foulk Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM
this was a tender and warm piece of poetry.
Zzzzz Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Nice thoughts, poetically conveyed.
Mehta Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 1:19 AM
Many congrats Carolyn for coveted 2nd place in Francine's contest with imagination at its best in this one. Was away hence bit late in wishing/responding. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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May 7, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Creative win..Congrats..Sara
Crisci Avatar
May 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Big congratulations, Carolyn on your third place in Francine Roberts's contest, " Senryu For Mom ". I feel the nostalgia in your words upon hearing your mom's voice, " The begonias are pretty ". Your poem has touched me deeply thinking of my own mom. The only consolation we have is their spirit living in us. Smile, she is watching you from Heaven! Thanks for your encouraging and heartfelt comments. Have a Happy Mother's Day! Hugs, Andrew.
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May 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Congrats my dear Carolyn on your win... hope your getting better, in my prayers always..love Michael
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Francine's contest "Senryu For Mother". Love, Carol
Aul Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Congrats on such a tribute.......George
Freeman Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Carolyn, Great to see you near the top again. Congratulations on your third place with this honored presentation. Great job!! Agape, Moses
Neels Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Hey there, Carolyn.. congratulations on your win in Francine's contest.. Hope you are doing okay hun :) love Wilma
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 11:29 PM
A big congratulations, CArolyn, Wonderful examples of senryu! Especially that first one!
Poet Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM
So touching write from u Carolyn. Congrats. sorry I am yet to come up with a Limerick!-kash
Onclaud Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM
the pictures and thoughts from deep to playful are simply, simply amazing, carols.. a crush of mine! congrats on the fine win..:)huggsm nette
Mannan Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Lovely and very heart touching. Many warm congrats for this win.
Long Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM
congratulations on your win..cory
Roberts Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM
just lovely senryus , congrats on your third place win in the contest Carolyn
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April 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Carolyn I feel the same as you ,they are up there watching over us . Good luck in the contest. Anne
Austin Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Love the first one - very mysterious. Love, daver
Poet Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Very very touching write Carolyn.. it shows how you miss your Maa.Best wishes for the contest--kash
Onclaud Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM
i miss my mom too, carols.. the sentiment you poured on the lines shimmer with vivid inages.. best winning wishes..:) huggs, nette
Eastman Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Good rememberance. Sorry for your loss. Well written.
Greenlee Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Great work.Very relatable.You will do great.And thanks for your kind words on my own work! Sincerely,Kacey
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April 25, 2011 at 7:50 PM
i think i'm very lucky to still have my mom. if you only knew how proud of me she is. every sunday i do something to make her proud. she is as proud of me as april was. at times i think of the rumors that kept her mind occupied about how her son had came up. and now with Gods help she has me at her service. with aprils death i realize how important it is that i spend this time with my mother. putting the smile on her face. even if i have to tell her to stop bragging. can i tell you i'm yours too
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