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Women In My Family

Women in my family,
                                                     
there were few but they had great hospitality.
                 
My aunt was the best cook ever,
                                     
so delicious never like shoes leather.
                               
One day we tried cooking fresh crabs,
                             
until they came out of the bags.
                                     
Then into the hot water they went,
                                 
cooked and added butter for a hot butter scent.
               
Each summer I would stay for a few weeks,
                     
we would go shopping for blush for my cheeks.
               
I always hated to leave,
                                                 
I would cry on my blouse sleeve.
                     
I will always cherish each fun day,
                                   
my aunt was like a bright sun ray.
    
Date Written: 6/14/2022
3 Place
Women in my family Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet

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Date: 7/13/2022 11:07:00 PM
Wow! Such a very beautiful and delightful story to read my dear friend Paula. I enjoyed a lot. I can see how close you are to your aunt. I can see how caring she is, and those crabs, so delicious! You go well together. She's really a bright sun ray. You reminded me of one of my aunts. Like you, I'm close to her too. CONGRATULATIONS on your win and this very lovely poem! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/17/2022 11:13:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. The day trying to cook the crabs was fun/crazy day. She was just a fun/loving aunt/person. Glad you have a wonderful aunt. Enjoy your time with her. I still miss my aunt. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................
Date: 7/13/2022 7:31:00 AM
I love the little details here in the story about the crabs. She sounds like a fun aunt.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/13/2022 11:43:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. It is an honor to have this win. These crabs we were trying to cook was fun day. We learned you cannot put them in cold water and then turn on the heat. They will crawl out of the pot. First, boil the water and drop them in .She was so much fun and I miss her. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................
Date: 7/13/2022 12:08:00 AM
Sweet sentiments, Paula, of your aunt that mirrored mines, tho' our crabs are smaller here we call, "A'ama", unbagged into large metal drums, wilds about till half are hammered to be eaten raw with poi and the other half thrown alive in a melted buttered pan, their black shells turn red and eaten whole (shell too/crunchy) with poi! My compliments, Aloha~William
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/13/2022 11:40:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. These were blue crabs. Glad you have your aunt. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 7/12/2022 7:20:00 PM
"My aunt was like a bright sun ray "! Love this line. I too have an aunt like yours. She is now 93.... my mother's sister. But indeed a mother to me. In my young days, we used to cry when she left our home after a few day's stay ! Congratulations Paula on your win... Love and hugs!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/13/2022 11:37:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. She pasted away many years ago. I still miss her. Glad you still have your aunt. She never visited us. It was me or our family that visited her. I always hated to leave. Have a great/blessed day with hugs................
Date: 7/12/2022 7:11:00 PM
What lovely memories you have shared Paula. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/13/2022 11:33:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. I enjoyed writing about my wonderful/loving aunt from many memories. Have a great/blessed day with hugs................
Date: 7/12/2022 5:03:00 PM
Paula, Congratulations on the winning placement in my contest. Your poetry was written with talent, and it demonstrates your nice skills.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/13/2022 11:32:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win your wonderful contest. I enjoyed writing about my wonderful/loving aunt. She was an amazing aunt. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/27/2022 12:06:00 PM
How sweet! What great memories you had with her....thanks for sharing them with us. :)Paulette
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/27/2022 1:28:00 PM
Thank You, for reading/writing. A wonderful/loving aunt with the best memories ever. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/21/2022 8:49:00 AM
Sounds like my lovely Aunt as well... Great write. Ann
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/22/2022 10:41:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. A wonderful/loving aunt is the best. Every child needs a wonderful/loving aunt in their life. Glad you also had one. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/20/2022 12:47:00 AM
Your aunt sounds like my Aunt Marjorie; unfortunately she passed a few months ago - thank goodness she was 97.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/20/2022 9:08:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. A tribute to my wonderful/loving aunt. She was one in a million. So very sorry about your Aunt Marjorie. Every child needs a great aunt in their life. So glad you had one. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/18/2022 2:40:00 PM
Lovely tribute to your aunt and good entry for the contest, Paula. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/19/2022 11:47:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Yes, a tribute to my wonderful/loving aunt. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/17/2022 7:50:00 AM
Tribute to a favourite aunt..very nice...Delice
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/17/2022 7:56:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. A tribute to my loving aunt. She was the only one I knew. Great memories with her. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/16/2022 10:15:00 AM
Such fond memories you have of your sweet aunt. Your sharing them with us shows just how special she was to you, Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/16/2022 10:27:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Yes, my loving aunt was very special. Great memories are the best kind to have. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/16/2022 5:24:00 AM
So fun to visit our aunts! They leave us too soon. God bless! Loved the write!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/16/2022 10:26:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Yes, my loving aunt left way too soon. Great memories are the best. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/15/2022 8:45:00 PM
Staying with a loving aunt is always a pleasure, but making us sad that we have to leave after a short stint. I can so well relate. I too had a loving aunt who used to cook so well.... ! All the best dear Paula
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/16/2022 10:23:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you also had a loving aunt. Great memories are the best kind to have. She gave many great times/memories. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/15/2022 4:52:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this heartfelt poem, replete with precious memories, Paula. Just lovely!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/16/2022 10:16:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like this write. Great memories are the best kind to have. She gave many great times and memories. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/14/2022 8:10:00 PM
Utterly charming portrait, Paula! Cheers, Gershon
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/15/2022 10:16:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like this charming write. Have a great/blessed day................
Date: 6/14/2022 3:10:00 PM
so many fond memories of family they never leave us Paul, this was a beautiful poem, thankyou
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/14/2022 3:13:00 PM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Yes, many great memories. You are so right, they never leave and that is a great thing. Glad you thought is was a beautiful write. Have a great/blessed day.................

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