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Winter Magic ~8~12 Lines Of Rhyme Poetry Contest.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/14/2024 10:27:00 AM

Strange that something will always trigger the child in , for me its colours, crayola crayons are chicken feed when it comes to my choices in my home and my dress code. Hope you and the family are all well. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/14/2024 9:55:00 PM

Thank you very much Jennifer, I don't think I'll ever grow up lol Hope you're keeping well, greetings from Turkey. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/1/2024 1:20:00 PM

Truly, a little kid at heart, Tom. This story poem is choke full of delight and joy even on a cold, winter's day. Thank you for bringing back such happy memories of sledding for me! Hope you have warmed up by the fireside by now!!! Over Fork Over

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/3/2024 12:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Sam, hope you are keeping well. Yes, happy memories of long ago with was then my three young daughters. I'm more than happy now to watch from inside. Over Fork Over, Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 1/30/2024 3:50:00 PM

O how I once loved snow… I think it was around 1965. I still love it… if I’m in and it’s out. Trouble is, my drive is a hundred and fifty metres long and rises through about 15 metres (possibly more) so snow means I’m going nowhere. Enjoyed your poem, though, so I’m not a complete Grinch;-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/31/2024 1:02:00 AM

Thank you very much Terry, I love to see it, working for Royal Mail I was out in all kinds of weather. Haven't had a bad winter for years now in Worcestershire. A few frosts and a bit of sleet is all we seem to get, I remember the winters of long ago, two foot deep was the norm. Now retired though it's nice to watch it from inside, glass of whiskey in hand lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/29/2024 4:26:00 AM

How delightful! I can barely recall doing this,nas I basically ice-skating. that’s not quite the same going down the hill with your daughters this is the piece that takeds the reader, intothe .excitement you had, Thank you very much for sharing your life and your poetic expertise with us, Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2024 4:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, happy memories from long ago, seems like only yesterday. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 1/24/2024 8:27:00 AM

The excitement of thick snow and going sledging down those steep Pennine streets. And roping sledges together to form a long toboggan and reach reckless speeds. Lovely memories. Best wishes. Tony.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/24/2024 10:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Tony, they were the best days without a doubt, it's a wonder we weren't killed lol. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 1/24/2024 2:27:00 AM

Kids rule..... so very true ! However, so glad that you and your children could enjoy the winter magic ! It is a thrilling experience going down the slope on a sled ! As ever, a beautiful poem, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/24/2024 3:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, as long as you wrap up well it's a thrilling experience. Tom

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 1/23/2024 1:39:00 PM

The magic of the snow!! Cute poetry!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2024 1:53:00 PM

Thank you very much Smita, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/22/2024 8:53:00 AM

This is adorable , Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/22/2024 10:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, happy memories of long ago, makes me feel old. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/21/2024 9:40:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your fun "Winter Magic" write/great picture. Now inside for some hot chocolate. Good Luck... Have a fun day writing away..............

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/21/2024 11:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, memories from years ago, all my daughters grown up now with kids of their own, lovely to look back though. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/20/2024 8:39:00 AM

Hi Tom. Good Morning. How enchanting and meaningful is this. Very. Your theme and moment in time are wonderful. The entry read with flow and ease. The rhyme was never forced as your words and thoughts continued nicely. And yes, you leave us readers on a great and good feeling note of the snow and being a child at heart. That was perfect. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. It was a pleasure turning to your page. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2024 8:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, used to take my three daughters sledging when they were young, over forty years ago now, I don't know where the time has gone. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 1/16/2024 7:48:00 AM

Absolutely adorable poem I enjoyed reading your work.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2024 2:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Yolanda, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Deb M

Date: 1/16/2024 5:35:00 AM

How lovely this is Tom….a lovely trip down memory lane and remembering the joy, fun and exuberance of your children! Lovely!! Debx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2024 2:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Deb only seems like yesterday, how time flies. Tom

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/15/2024 6:18:00 PM

Yes its great once you get out there Tom And a good hill makes it better.'

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2024 12:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Joe, I find I now have to put on an extra layer when the temperatures drop. Hope your week is going well.. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 1/15/2024 6:08:00 PM

Lovely poem for the contest, Tom. Good luck, my friend. It's fun to enjoy the kid inside of us every once in a while. :-) Have a great week! Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2024 12:09:00 AM

Thank you very much Bill, we can really let go when with our kids or grandkids, I think I'd get a few stares if I was in my own lol. Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 1/15/2024 12:12:00 PM

I grew up without snow, so I can only imagine the fun you had with your daughters. You still do, only not quite so energetic. Love it, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 1:13:00 PM

Thank you very much Lin, seems a lifetime ago now, you're right though, slowed down a bit but not stationary yet lol. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/15/2024 9:29:00 AM

This is delightfully magical. The snow can bring out the kid in us.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 10:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Richard, had great fun back in the day but staying in the warm now has more appeal. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/15/2024 6:55:00 AM

So cute and happy this is! I love how our children bring out the child in ourselves. I know my own kids keep me young. Thanks so much for this beautifully composed story, which feels so real.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 7:51:00 AM

Thank you very much Duke, you're right, it's hard to act our age when our kids are about, mind you it's my grandsons now lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/15/2024 6:03:00 AM

Tom, a sweet and charming winter poem, congratulations on your first place win!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 7:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Tania, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Still waiting for snow here but it's forecast, thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/15/2024 1:22:00 AM

You are always young at heart.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 2:30:00 AM

Thank you Victor, I'm a great believer in thinking young and trying to stay young as long as possible. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/14/2024 3:59:00 PM

such a delightful poem...and what wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing these moments with us here on PS. Hope you're staying warm in the UK...not so much so here in Texas... can you believe it! -5 degrees and only 13 degrees during the daytime for the next couple of days...no snow and no ice, though. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 12:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, it seems a lifetime ago now and all three daughters have families of their own. Lovely to look back at those happy times. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/14/2024 3:03:00 PM

Hello Tom, I am glad you had fun with hyour daughters in the snow. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/15/2024 3:00:00 PM

Hello tom, You are welcome.Yes I am thank you. I hope yoou are to. /Darlene/

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2024 12:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Darlene, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/14/2024 1:21:00 PM

Cheerful in winter magic, Tom. Kids get the most out of nature's awesome gift. Splendidly done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2024 1:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Vijay, even now I get excited when I see the first snow of winter. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/14/2024 12:37:00 PM

Youthful exuberance in the snow Tom, amazing the way it brings out the big kid in us, I mostly love it when it’s falling and fresh, you have captured that magical winter spirit for sure, great one for the contest, cheers David

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2024 1:37:00 PM

Thank you very much David, I remember years ago winters were quite spectacular with snow lasting for weeks, I remember the winter of'63, it lasted for about 3 weeks. Nearly brought the country to a standstill. Tom

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/14/2024 10:50:00 AM

you have certainly captured that "winter magic," tom! nicely done...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2024 11:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Ilene, I remember taking my daughters sledging when they were young, don't think I'd be up for it now. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2024 10:13:00 AM

- We do everything for our children ... and we create wonderful memories ... that's what we live for ... and fun it was :) - A lovely poem, Tom :) - Outside my window ... it's snowing ... but, I'm not going out sledding - Have a warm week, dear friend ?:) - hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2024 10:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Anne Lise I remember when I was younger going out building a snowman whist my daughters watched from inside. Those days are long behind me now. Hope you too have a lovely week ahead. Tom