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Unadorned, Utopia ,Utterly, Uplifting Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

Uplifting

What is greater than a week full of uplifting joy, but also sadden by heartbreaking news. 
On Monday, March eleventh, my grandson’s wife after twenty-six hours of labor had a beautiful baby boy. On the other side of the country on Wednesday, a few minutes after midnight, my granddaughter had a handsome baby boy. 
Amazing. Two great-grandchildren in one week the ultimate greatest news a great grandma could have. I couldn’t be there for the delivery but was spiritually. Photos were taken capturing every moment of their birth. I am the proudest great grandma. Twelve hours after my second great-grandson was born, I was called with bad news, my sister ten years younger than me had passed away peacefully in her sleep. On Saturday, three days later loud thunderstorms then   at three-a.m. nature decided to send hail the size of golf-balls causing damage.   What else is in store for my life. 

perfect buds unfurl
slowly ages withers dies
celebrate rebirth
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La France Avatar
April 7, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Eve, congratulations on your win in my contest with this awesome poem, hugs
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 2:29 PM
- He's super cute :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Eve :) - Have a lovely Easter :) - hugs
Anaya Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on the beautiful grandbabies Eve, and condolences are also to be given on your devastating loss, your sister, so sad. These days we are to expect combinations of good and tragedy, like you described, it's inevitable I suppose. I have pictures of hail here, the 24th, our roof sounded like it was being bombed. Beautiful prose & Haiku of life & death. xo
Goldsmith Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! Your "Uplifting" is a beautiful yet sad write/cute baby picture. I am very happy for your two new babies. So sorry about your sister. Life is not always always kind. I have found prayer is the answer. Hugs... Enjoy your day/win..............
Fowler Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Wow dear friend. Cycle of emotions of birth and death, and inclement nature adding to the roller coaster. Condolences and congratulations Eve.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 3:34 AM
That is life. We must accept the good and the bad. Meanwhile congratulations to new comers. Hugs. xx
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