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The Ghost In My House

When Grandma died I inherited things, jewelry, dishes, furniture and a doll; I loved all 'cause I am a person who clings, the best was her rocking chair and shawl. It became clear that the chair had a ghost, you guessed it, Grandma had come along; but I did not mind and could see her almost, and often I heard her singing an old song. A friend who claims to see ghosts came to visit, walking around she stood by the chair; she was staring and I whispered can you see it, and turned to me saying there is a pair. A pair? Whatever do you mean dear friend, well, it seems your Grandma brought her cat; oh, do not be afraid as into your life they will blend, so, I have a ghost with a cat- wearing a hat ! __________________________ January 13, 2022 Poetry/Rhyme/The Ghost in My House Copyright Protected, ID 01-1421-165-13 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, A Ghost Story sponsor, Angela Tune, Judged 01/13/2022 Honorable Mention

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Date: 1/13/2022 11:00:00 PM
Beautiful concept on ghost. It's very beautifully said in the last line. Congratulations!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/14/2022 3:41:00 PM
Christuraj, thank you for the compliment and congratulations ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Date: 1/13/2022 3:52:00 PM
Great! Love the story and the rhyme. well written.
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Constance La France
Date: 1/14/2022 3:42:00 PM
Timothy, thanks so much for the visit and compliment, appreciate ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Date: 1/13/2022 10:48:00 AM
What a warm and charming piece this is, and so masterfully written. Be well, Constance!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/14/2022 3:43:00 PM
Thomas, thank you so much for the compliment ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Date: 1/13/2022 10:27:00 AM
Wonderful, Constance. Jerri had her favorite spots in our house, and she always brought along her dog. I do very much believe your Grandma was in that chair with her cat. How anyone can deny the reality and presence of spirits is beyond me!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/14/2022 3:45:00 PM
Milt, thanks for the visit and comment, oh yes Grandma and Snowball are here I am certain of that but I have no fear, I was very close to Grandma, she is the reason I am a writer, she would say "Write it, write it for the world to read" ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Date: 1/13/2022 3:15:00 AM
I love this, so well written, good luck in the contest.
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Constance La France
Date: 1/14/2022 3:46:00 PM
Terry, thanks for the compliment and the encouragement ~ friendship and poetry _Constance

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