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The Most Memorable Garland

I often in my mind’s eye see
a garland gracing our live tree
on Christmas nineteen sixty-three.
We kids viewed this long popcorn strand   
with pride. Each had produced by hand
one string. Then Mom turned three to one.
It was a time of joy and fun.

Written May 6, 2019
     

Not Placed, A Garland Contest, judged on May 25, 2019

Date: May 27, 2019
Contest: Writing Challenge 4, May 2019, No Placement Poetry Contest
     Placed 3rd
Sponsor: Dear Heart
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La France Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Janice, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write ~
Canerdy Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Dear Heart, THANK YOU so much for placing my poem! Janice
Roper Avatar
May 31, 2019 at 4:40 PM
Beautiful memories , Janice, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Canerdy Avatar
May 31, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. Janice
Pandit Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 4:28 PM
Sweet memories! All the best, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 4:38 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice
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May 6, 2019 at 9:44 AM
Lovely done! Good luck in the contest, xomo
Canerdy Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Thanks so much, Maureen! Janice
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