CSP: A Collection of Poems
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Comment from chaswriter
Sue - You sure are prolific with the poems. And what a sentimental soul you are and I guess that I am one, too. My daughters left this afternoon to return home on their 5 hour drive. Enjoyed the great rhyme and pace of the poem. Charlie.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Sue - You sure are prolific with the poems. And what a sentimental soul you are and I guess that I am one, too. My daughters left this afternoon to return home on their 5 hour drive. Enjoyed the great rhyme and pace of the poem. Charlie.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Charlie, just had to write it because I'm missing him so much already! I want to hear his laugh. Alas, I must wait for Christmas. Thanks for your very kind review and comments. With regards, Sue
Comment from Gramma Kathy
This is lovely. You have captured the bittersweet feeling of spending such a short time with loved ones. It's wonderful to get together with those we love, but so hard to say goodbye.
I especially love this stanza: "My son left a strand
Of his wit, so deadpanned
Laughter filled us all with joy
Leaving a void where he did stand "
My heart swells and aches with you as you hold onto precious memories .
Beautifully written.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This is lovely. You have captured the bittersweet feeling of spending such a short time with loved ones. It's wonderful to get together with those we love, but so hard to say goodbye.
I especially love this stanza: "My son left a strand
Of his wit, so deadpanned
Laughter filled us all with joy
Leaving a void where he did stand "
My heart swells and aches with you as you hold onto precious memories .
Beautifully written.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Hi Gramma Kathy, thanks for your most kind review and highlighting those lines you enjoyed! With warmest regards, Sue
Comment from mmichelle97219
But he will be back as that is the nature of parents and children. I thought this was a touching poem. Good luck in the contest.
Michelle
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But he will be back as that is the nature of parents and children. I thought this was a touching poem. Good luck in the contest.
Michelle
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Yes, hopefully for Christmas! Very glad you liked the poem. With regards, Sue
Comment from ulster3
Hello Sixteezkid.
An excellent poem. The aftermath of a wonderful visit.
I wish you good luck in the contest.
fondly, rebecca
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Hello Sixteezkid.
An excellent poem. The aftermath of a wonderful visit.
I wish you good luck in the contest.
fondly, rebecca
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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ulster, thank you for your review. And for your best wishes. With regards, Sue
Comment from jlsavell
Sixteezkid, your chain poem was beautifull. I know the feeling to well. It is hard to see them go, but just as thrilling to see them as grown mature responsible adults. What an accomplishment for you mom..wonderful write..jlsavell
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Sixteezkid, your chain poem was beautifull. I know the feeling to well. It is hard to see them go, but just as thrilling to see them as grown mature responsible adults. What an accomplishment for you mom..wonderful write..jlsavell
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Yes, VERY thrilling to see them grown up, as you had hoped they would be! Wonderful! So glad you liked this poem. Thank you for your very kind review. With warmest regards, Sue
Comment from rmdelta
Sue,
A wonderful poem, sad but sweet as well. Personal writing is always much stronger than stories which are made up. They are what's real today. Great work, Sue
Reggie
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Sue,
A wonderful poem, sad but sweet as well. Personal writing is always much stronger than stories which are made up. They are what's real today. Great work, Sue
Reggie
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Reggie, thank you for your very kind review and words. Much appreciated and with warm regards, Sue
Comment from sara-beth
This is very thoughtful and caring, to remember your son so fondly once he has gone on his way again. My kids are still so young, I can't imagine the day when they leave to go out into the world. Great job!
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This is very thoughtful and caring, to remember your son so fondly once he has gone on his way again. My kids are still so young, I can't imagine the day when they leave to go out into the world. Great job!
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
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I look at my daughter sometimes and say, "I want you to be 3 years old again"!!!! HA!!!! I took her everywhere I went while the others were in school. Must stop reminiscing now....boo hoo!! Thank you so much for your very kind review and words. Most warmly, Sue
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My oldest is eleven, middle is eight, youngest is five. It's a little joke between me and my youngest when I say..."seriously...stop growing! You are breaking my heart!"...she'll reply with something like "mom, you know someday I'm going to be grown-up"........boo hoo is right!
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Sixteezkid ....
How well I know what it is that you are saying in this delightful work. I enjoyed reading this and, as it is a Contest entry, I wish you well.
With love from ... Nanette Mary.
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Hullo Sixteezkid ....
How well I know what it is that you are saying in this delightful work. I enjoyed reading this and, as it is a Contest entry, I wish you well.
With love from ... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Nanette, thank you for your very kind words and review! And for your well-wishes. With warmest regards, Sue
Comment from adewpearl
My daughter won't be here for three more weeks and already I'm working up to the good cry I'll have when I hug her one last time the day she leaves after Christmas. You express a momma's love for a grown child very well - I truly felt every word.
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My daughter won't be here for three more weeks and already I'm working up to the good cry I'll have when I hug her one last time the day she leaves after Christmas. You express a momma's love for a grown child very well - I truly felt every word.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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What REALLY got me was before he was to leave, I ran into a poem by Judian called "Goodbyes". Timing: BAD! Ha! Cried and cried. If you have not read it yet, it's a must-read. Yes, Ryan had to go and it's touch. Still have 2 here and am dreading their departure. Well, where would we be without that mother's love! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your very kind review. With warmest regards, Sue
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oh yeah, she had me read it yesterday - she knew it would get to me, and it did.
we're just a bunch of weepy mommas, aren't we???? LOL
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always......and I'm getting worse as the years go by.
So much for that beautiful thought (when they were all so young) and I just "KNEW" that I wouldn't have to worry anymore after they were on their own!!
LOL!!!!
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yeah, when they are little, one thinks - oh, all the worry and the being caught up in their lives will be gone when they graduate - hahahahaha.
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These words from Judian sums it all up. We still want to "shelter them from sorrow" forever and evermore.
I will shelter them from sorrow
As I cherish them and borrow
One more day that we may share
All too soon they will be leaving
Although foolish, I'll be grieving
As I cherish the receiving
Comment from Hitcher
I see you have picked up the contest bug my friend, I think you did a great job of your chain rhyming Quatrain I just saw that the Welsh gave them a pasting at rugby yesterday so he will be going back to dejected Aussies, Ha ha, I'm sorry I couldn't resist! It's alright friend The All-blacks destroyed the English. Congrat's on the contest win, it was a great poem.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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I see you have picked up the contest bug my friend, I think you did a great job of your chain rhyming Quatrain I just saw that the Welsh gave them a pasting at rugby yesterday so he will be going back to dejected Aussies, Ha ha, I'm sorry I couldn't resist! It's alright friend The All-blacks destroyed the English. Congrat's on the contest win, it was a great poem.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Yeah, there's that ole Kiwi rivalry! Ha! What I like about the contests is that each one has challenged me to a new type of scheme. And what tasks they are! Stretchhhhhhhhhhhhssss me! Glad you liked it and thanks for your very generous review! yours, Sue
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That's why I have been giving some of them ago too, to learn and improve. It is always a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz to win one every now and again though, take it easy Sue and i'll read you soon friend.
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Someone commented on how depressing my "Depression" was and he said that he had to go read something else to even things out. So I told him to go read some "Hitcher" and that would take care of everything! HA!!!!! I'm in stitches!
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Your too kind Sue! I hope he dosen't read some of my dark stuff he could be fighting for his soul right now, ha ha, hopefully it Succubi though, what a way to go! ok i'll stop now, your encouraging, ha ha.