Postcards
My grandmother's life57 total reviews
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Riveting and compassionate and love surely drips with each stanza of the love you felt for your grandmother. Love the ebb and flow from one line to the next in this one and the storytelling factor. Well done. thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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Riveting and compassionate and love surely drips with each stanza of the love you felt for your grandmother. Love the ebb and flow from one line to the next in this one and the storytelling factor. Well done. thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 17-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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kiwigirl2821, goodness I awoke this morn to a number of reviews on my long tucked away piece and could not imagine why it surfaced until I read my pm. I was surprised and humble that I would be in the company of some of the finest poets on this site. Let us talk about intimidating. thank you so very much. I must get to the booth and review all of you!!!!!!!!!! jlsavell
Comment from Fleedleflump
You've done a marvellous job of interweaving a sense of discovery and mystery with one of sentiment and recollection. And what a magical true story, to boot!
Mike
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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You've done a marvellous job of interweaving a sense of discovery and mystery with one of sentiment and recollection. And what a magical true story, to boot!
Mike
Comment Written 17-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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Mike, ok now I am really on cloud nine. I awoke to a few reviews of this work and did not know why, since it has been long tucked away. Then when I saw a glowing review from you I was even more astounded. I checked my pm's and saw the nomination. I have to laugh in spite of myself, for not only am I up against you[ one of the finest and truly talented poets on this iste], but a host of orthers that I consider of the finest cut in poet calibre. I am humbled, so very humbled..thank you so very much..thank you..jlsavell
Comment from bobwhite
I love this beautiful story/poem. I could not help but read it as soon as I saw the title and note about a grandmother as I had written a poem about my grandmother too. It is so true how grandmothers keep their special memories and things that they love. Being a grandmother now myself and also loving the scent of lavender, (such a clean scent) I have my old love letters and special jewels all bundled up with a red ribbon for my grandchildren. I see your poem as quite romantic and the story of Emma and Edwin made me want to peek into their lives further to see and hear more of the love they secretly shared.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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I love this beautiful story/poem. I could not help but read it as soon as I saw the title and note about a grandmother as I had written a poem about my grandmother too. It is so true how grandmothers keep their special memories and things that they love. Being a grandmother now myself and also loving the scent of lavender, (such a clean scent) I have my old love letters and special jewels all bundled up with a red ribbon for my grandchildren. I see your poem as quite romantic and the story of Emma and Edwin made me want to peek into their lives further to see and hear more of the love they secretly shared.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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bobwhite, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. I do not beleive we have met before. I am even more appreciative of your review because this awarded you nothing. again thank you so very much. I am glad you enjoyed the poem..jlsavell
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you are so welcome. I loved your poem and could envision it well. I hope I never get so caught up in the promotions that I forget the reason we write and read, for the love of it.
Comment from jojo1127
I liked how your poem lead into a memoir, I really enjoyed the memoir part of the poem.
In my opinion, the poem is perfect, very poignant.
Good Luck in your endeavors,
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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I liked how your poem lead into a memoir, I really enjoyed the memoir part of the poem.
In my opinion, the poem is perfect, very poignant.
Good Luck in your endeavors,
Comment Written 09-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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jojo127, once again thank you so very much. I apologize for just responding. Your review, your time is appreciated very much..again thank you..jlsavell
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Your very welcome. I apologize for taking too long to respond
Comment from Freda O
How very beautiful and full of such love this poem is. This is truly a great poem. I can't tell you how this touched me. I could smell the odor of the chest, and see the beautiful bound bundle of letters. Gave me chills. Loved it.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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How very beautiful and full of such love this poem is. This is truly a great poem. I can't tell you how this touched me. I could smell the odor of the chest, and see the beautiful bound bundle of letters. Gave me chills. Loved it.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Freda O, first of all I must apologize fro just responding to you so very late. I am truly humbled by your exceptional review. Truly. This poem means a great deal to me. I have written a few about my grandmother, who was very very special to me..again thank you so very much. I am humbled..jlsavell
Comment from M. Karol
Every grandmother or the mother for that matter must be a young women with twinkling stars. Also first love or true love is difficult to forget.
You did justice by paying tribute to her and her memories. Enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Every grandmother or the mother for that matter must be a young women with twinkling stars. Also first love or true love is difficult to forget.
You did justice by paying tribute to her and her memories. Enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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M.Karol, thank you so very much fro stopping by to read and review my work. I am thrilled you enjoyed. My grandmother was very special. I apologize for just responding to you.. again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from Jean Lutz
Thank you for the memories. I was raised in Tennessee in the 1940s and had loads of pen pals that I corresponded with using penny postcards. I have no idea what postcards now cost. I am a grandmother myself now and correspond with my friends through FanStory. :-)
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Thank you for the memories. I was raised in Tennessee in the 1940s and had loads of pen pals that I corresponded with using penny postcards. I have no idea what postcards now cost. I am a grandmother myself now and correspond with my friends through FanStory. :-)
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Jean Lutz, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. I apologize for just getting back to you. jlsavell
Comment from Heynonni
Wonderful story and beautifully written. I too loved my grandmother who was born in the late 1800's. She was an Irish immigrant, who learned to speak without the brogue as the Irish were looked down on at that time. She became a school teacher and traveled far into the Tenn mountains to join my grandfather who moved every few years to new parts of the backwoods, setting up schools and training the older girls to become teachers. She had an adventurous life, but a sad one as she left all family behind when she denied her Irish heritage. She was very brave and I miss her. Your poem brought back such nice memories of her. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Wonderful story and beautifully written. I too loved my grandmother who was born in the late 1800's. She was an Irish immigrant, who learned to speak without the brogue as the Irish were looked down on at that time. She became a school teacher and traveled far into the Tenn mountains to join my grandfather who moved every few years to new parts of the backwoods, setting up schools and training the older girls to become teachers. She had an adventurous life, but a sad one as she left all family behind when she denied her Irish heritage. She was very brave and I miss her. Your poem brought back such nice memories of her. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Heynonni, I must apologize fro just responding and thanking you for such an exceptional review. I am thrilled and moved my poem evoked such fond memories of your grandmother. Mine too, was such a wonderful being. I still miss her terrribly.. again thank you so very very much..jlsavell
Comment from daniela.albu
This is an exquisite poem about the secret drawer of a charming grandmother. Your poem is original in content and format. There is a special gift you have of feeling the taste and flavor of words, and therefore, create such a special atmoshpere so well enhanced by the terrific artwork illustrating your poem:
"Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer
Aged and frayed with the scent of old oak
Bundled neatly by a red ribbon"
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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This is an exquisite poem about the secret drawer of a charming grandmother. Your poem is original in content and format. There is a special gift you have of feeling the taste and flavor of words, and therefore, create such a special atmoshpere so well enhanced by the terrific artwork illustrating your poem:
"Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer
Aged and frayed with the scent of old oak
Bundled neatly by a red ribbon"
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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daniela.albu, thank you so very much for stopping by to read nad review my poem. I apologize for the late response, it in no way lessens my gratitude..again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from zitaca
I can totally relate to this beautifully written memoir about your grandmother I have a similar drawer where I've lovingly and sometimes sadly deposited written memories of long ago. This is truly one of the most heartwarming submissions I've read in a long time. Thanks for sharing. Zitaca
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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I can totally relate to this beautifully written memoir about your grandmother I have a similar drawer where I've lovingly and sometimes sadly deposited written memories of long ago. This is truly one of the most heartwarming submissions I've read in a long time. Thanks for sharing. Zitaca
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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zitaca, first of all I must apologize fro just responding to this exceptional review. Thank you so very very much. I am moved by your comments and your generosity. I am truly thrilled you enjoyed it so very much..jlsavell