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grandma pours me tea we talk late into the night moon covered by clouds paint peels from windows as grandpa rocks in his chair cigar smoke rises zephyr wind blowing shells and wood dance in the breeze I can hear music wind chimes tinkling on a sultry summer night childhood memories 8/28/18

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/22/2018 7:11:00 PM

It was a joy to be captured by the beauty of your nostalgic poem. Such tender and moving emotions expressed wonderfully. Congratulations, Jan, on your excellent win. Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2018 7:20:00 PM

Thanks Susan I only wish the memories had been for real:-( hugs Jan xx

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/22/2018 4:15:00 PM

What a wonderful memory you have penned! Congrats on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2018 6:47:00 PM

I just wish it had been for real:-( hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/22/2018 3:10:00 PM

A beautiful nostalgic gem. Congrats on your well deserved win, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2018 6:46:00 PM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Toney

Date: 12/22/2018 12:02:00 AM

Jan, congrats on your win on Mile 1 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. This haiku series was delightful to read and transported me to my childhood memories :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2018 12:40:00 AM

Thanks so much Mark:-) I am delighted to place in your first contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/25/2018 12:52:00 AM

Congratulations Jan, on your trophy win. I nearly missed this gem. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2018 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Tom sorry for the delay in replying I have so many comments outstanding!:-( hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/23/2018 12:53:00 PM

Objects of your memories you cannot forget. Beautiful nostalgia poem, Ja

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2018 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Ralph, I just wish it had been based on real memories:-( hugs Jan xx

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/18/2018 10:10:00 PM

nicely depicted the image of childhood

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Mahtab I just wsh it had been written from a real life experience:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/18/2018 5:34:00 PM

Hello Jan, it is a lovely childhood memory. Have a nice evening my friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/21/2018 11:35:00 AM

I only wish it had been for real Darlene:-( hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/18/2018 7:57:00 AM

Just like my baby powder memories, this conveyed a tender memory-soothing feel that holds great childhood caress appeal. Beautifully written, Jan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2018 3:00:00 PM

I wish it had been a true poem Caycay:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/8/2018 6:42:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2018 7:17:00 PM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/5/2018 3:39:00 PM

wonderful imagery, jan... congrats on your high win!...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2018 5:54:00 PM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/2/2018 12:38:00 PM

Congrats on yours too! I can picture this, the scene, grandparents, tea, and the breeze bringing the tinkling sound of the chimes. Thank you Jan, for sharing and bringing my memories to mind.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2018 5:54:00 PM

Glad you can relate for real, its pure fiction for me:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 9/2/2018 7:08:00 AM

Well deserved win Jan of happy memories.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2018 5:53:00 PM

I only wish they had been true Jean:-) hugs jan xx

Carole Duet

Date: 9/1/2018 1:20:00 PM

Lovely, lovely poem, Jan. I can hear those chimes as they are somehow in my memory too. Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2018 5:52:00 PM

Thanks Carole:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2018 5:46:00 PM

I am so happy you got the trophy for this poem in Brian's contest Jan. It deserved a trophy win. Congratulations my friend! This is going into my faves! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2018 5:51:00 PM

I'm really delighted thanks so much Connie:-):-) hugs jan xx