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Lace Hearts

Free Verse club entry

42 total reviews 
Comment from patcelaw
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This is a wonderful poem from a mother about the baby that she gave birth to. It warms my heart to know that there are still mothers out there who love their children in that way. Sadly, there are some who don't have a good day and may God bless you and your child. Patricia.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
    Patricia, thank you so much for your kind words. They mean so much. Xoxo
Comment from Ginda Simpson
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Lace is often associated with tradition, and beauty, and love. Your heartfelt words capture that and so much more. Nothing is stronger than a mother's love. I like how you ended your poem with the term " laced with love."

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much!
    Xo
    Jessica
Comment from Navada
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This is so beautiful! I loved the way you wove this motif through your piece and interpreted it in different ways, showing us different snapshots of lace in different forms and to evoke different loving moments. I particularly liked the final reference. Lovely work!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much!
    Xo
    Jessica
Comment from Jim Wile
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This is a lovely free verse poem dedicated to your daughter, Jess. Unlike many free verse poems, I applaud you for putting meter into yours. It reads almost like a rhyming poem and was just beautiful to read. Well done! - Jim

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you, Jim. I appreciate that so much!
    Xo
    Jess
Comment from Paul Manton
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This is a beautiful evocation of new birth and childhood, using as a theme the lace heart. The nursery curtain, the blanket and the card trimmed with lace all reinforce that profound emotion and commitment. There is no love like that of a mother and child - she was inside your 'cradle' for nine months after all - and will always be cradled in your heart.
A great final alliterative thought: 'forever laced in all my love'.
Best poem I've seen for ages.
Paul

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    I am deeply humbled by your words, Paul. I highly value your reviews, so this truly means the world to me! Thank you so much. Xoxo
    Jess
reply by Paul Manton on 11-Dec-2023
    Welcome, as always. You are very talented.
    Paul
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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This is a very tender and loving verse about a mother's connection with a child linked to a lace memento, so precious and fragile. Your second to last stanza reminds me of a scene from Terms of Endearment when Shirley MacLean's character was so in love with her newborn daughter that she attempted to get in the cot with her. All very beautifully expressed here and a great entry for the club. Debbie

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    I love that, Debbie!!! :) Thank you so much!
    Xo
    Jess
Comment from Sally Law
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This beautiful poem just melted my heart. I remember these gifts and still have some of them tucked away inside my closet. I take them out, read them again, and cry. There's nothing like them or being a mother. What a lovely offering in free verse poetry.

Sending you my best today as always, dear Jess, and my very best wishes for challenge.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you my friend xoxoxo
    Jess
Comment from Lea Tonin1
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What a wonderful ode to your baby. How nice is that? I remember that those times as well. Feeling movement. Small baby in your arms love between mother and child. Those were nice times I appreciate you reminding me of those days! A nice poem with a pretty picture and a fine submission best of luck to hope you have an awesome day!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much!
    Xo
    Jess
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this perfectly crafted club entry with us. Yes, a love a mother has for a child is nothing short of beautiful. I swear only another mother understands it. Wonderful job.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Barbara!
    Xo
    Jessica
Comment from karenina
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That sudden rush of inexplicably strong love is so overwhelming...

Your poem speaks to the eternal promise of unconditional love that the mother and child's bond creates.

Such sweet, delicate but determined words. You will remain mother and lady in shining armor!

Nothing will sever the ties created when you first gazed upon those "two little lines."

Karenina


 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
    Thank you so much, Karenina!
    Xo
    Jess
reply by karenina on 12-Dec-2023
    Always a good pleasure...