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Comment from kahpot
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Ah! the memories, my dad did the same, he could even/almost make stories with his hands, the images he made substituted for no TV. very well written and presented****kahpot

 Comment Written 26-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Thank you very much (*÷*)

    Gypsy
Comment from tfawcus
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Mist evocative. I can just imagine the magic created between father and child with this age-old art. In this context, the idea of shadows is particularly poignant.

 Comment Written 26-May-2024


reply by the author on 26-May-2024
    Thank you very much, 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
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That's so sad. At least, the child remembers the little things he did to entertain her. The memory is more like a shadow instead of a real person now that he is gone.

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 26-May-2024
    Thank you very much, 😊

    Love

    Marival
Comment from royowen
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What a sad refrain Gypsy, it's amazing the child remembers, my dad uesed to say funny things, he was badly treated by mum, and never deserved it, a beautifully written Work Gypsy, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 26-May-2024
    Thank you very much, 😊

    Gypsy
reply by royowen on 26-May-2024
    Most welcome
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful meaningful poem and presentation with us. I enjoyed all of this and the reminder of memories I have of my dad.

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from Teri7
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I remember doing that when I was growing up. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the artwork you chose. Thanks for sharing! love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from jessizero
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This was a great senryu, as far as I can tell. (I'm not a poetry expert like you are.) My sister and I used to make up stories with shadow puppets. This poem had a hint of sadness, but it brought back great memories for me. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from Mark D. R.
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Yes Gypsy, the memories we hold for our Fathers are for always.

Did try those finger shadows, but I don't recall my Dad trying to show nw how.

No matter, your poem is heart-remembering.

Mark

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from GWHARGIS
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This was sad to me. I could imagine a father who entertained his children by doing gand puppets, telling silly jokes, giving piggy back rides . But suddenly ripped away and the children watching the shadows for the familiar games of their father. Very sentimental. Gretchen

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from RJ Heritage
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This poem reminds me so much of the shadow puppets my grandmother would make on a dark night, when the power was off in our village. You have captured the fun event that many children experienced.
RJ


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 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
reply by RJ Heritage on 25-May-2024
    You?re welcome