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My Mom - 1916-1971

The Frame


I
see
within
this antique
ornate silver frame
a special woman whom I miss;
youthful face and sweet tender smile, looking straight at me.
Oh, dearest mom, you stay alive for me forever protected in this lovely frame.


Sandra M. Haight

~6th Place~
Contest: Form F
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Judged: 02/02/2017

Form: Fibonacci 
1 syllable, 1 syllable, 2 syllables, 3 syllables, 5 syllables, 
8 syllables, 13 syllables, 21 syllables
Total: 54 Syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Makama Avatar
March 6, 2017 at 10:37 AM
This is wonderful. you have once again produced another masterpiece which is a true testament of your reputation in this wonderful community. Thanks a lot for the share.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Sandra, this is so touching...congratulations!
Krampe Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 6:50 PM
Beautiful tribute to your mom - congrats, Sandra!
Medders Tobechi Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 11:58 AM
Wonderful tribute. Congratulations on your win. I can tell you are a master at fibonacci.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 10:16 PM
Nice tribute, Sandra! Congrats!
La France Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 9:06 PM
Sandra a beautiful poem, congratulations on your win in my contest ~
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 8:49 PM
what a wonderful way to do that Frame theme, Sandra. GREAT poem in this form.
Haight Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra
Turner Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Wow Mrs Sandra, she died so young. Wonderful tribute to your mother:)
Haight Avatar
January 29, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Yes, Daniel...way too young. Thanks for reading my poem and for your supportive comment. Sandra
Lawless Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 9:26 PM
Beautifully done Sandra
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 7:21 AM
Thank you very much, John. Sandra
Smith Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 9:17 PM
Very well done Sandra, I never seem to be able to conform to those syllable restrictions...you did a masterful job.
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Thank you so much, Charlie. Sandra
Krampe Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 8:29 PM
Great Fibonacci - the first I ever read, I believe. Good luck in the contest, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Thank you very much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra
Beam Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 8:24 PM
Very Nice tribute in a lovely poem.
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 7:19 AM
Thank you so much, John. Sandra
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