Postcards
My grandmother's life57 total reviews
Comment from zwrite1
I love that this is a true story. It's a nice story poem and beautifully presented. You used the workds musky and drawer a bit too often, especially in the beginning, but that's a minor thing compared to the overall quality of the poem.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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I love that this is a true story. It's a nice story poem and beautifully presented. You used the workds musky and drawer a bit too often, especially in the beginning, but that's a minor thing compared to the overall quality of the poem.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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zwrite1, thank you so very much fro stopping by. I appreciate yuor thoughtful review and certyainly understand your honest critique. again thank you..I apologize for just responding to your visit..jlsavell
Comment from MitchellScott
What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. It helps me recall the small trinkets I received from my grandmother when I was very young.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. It helps me recall the small trinkets I received from my grandmother when I was very young.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Mitch, Mitch, how are you? I just logged on..I have been off the comp for a few days and just received your email. Are you ready to post that poem..or do you want me to respond??
as always I am thrilled when you stop by, even if it is brief..
yes there is something about grandmothers and all their treasures.jimi
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please respond, I am sort of stuck...
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will do..right away
Comment from JenPen
This is simply wonderful! You are so gifted. The smell of the musky drawer, mingled with lavender...i felt like I stepped not only into your grandmother's room, but into her life.
You write so fluidly with not one word wasted.
The quaint picture really adds to the writing.
Great job.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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This is simply wonderful! You are so gifted. The smell of the musky drawer, mingled with lavender...i felt like I stepped not only into your grandmother's room, but into her life.
You write so fluidly with not one word wasted.
The quaint picture really adds to the writing.
Great job.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Jen Pen, hello, it is so very nice to meet you. I am truly humbled you thought this worthy of a six and your compliment, thank you so very much..jlsavell
Comment from MAMONIA
How exciting and disconcerting to unbury
secrets from the past. I'm sure that you
could have spoken to her one last time to
question the meaning of these postcards.
One correction only....scent, not sent.
I love this story in a poem and know in
my heart you wil tenderly care for these
postcards, written with such a force of love.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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How exciting and disconcerting to unbury
secrets from the past. I'm sure that you
could have spoken to her one last time to
question the meaning of these postcards.
One correction only....scent, not sent.
I love this story in a poem and know in
my heart you wil tenderly care for these
postcards, written with such a force of love.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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MAMONIA, how are you? Thank you for such a wonderful review. Yes I will treasure these postcards. There were many. again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from tamarap2
This is a deeply felt, poignant poem. A life long lived and memories unforgotten. I adore the repetition of drawer, musky drawer, and old oak drawer. With this repetition, it allows for a haunting sentimentality that fades away and reappears throughout the poem like a spirit. I often think about how it must feel to be an elderly woman looking back on past loves. I think it feels like always...that feeling that belongs only to you and never goes away. I enjoyed this poem immensely.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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This is a deeply felt, poignant poem. A life long lived and memories unforgotten. I adore the repetition of drawer, musky drawer, and old oak drawer. With this repetition, it allows for a haunting sentimentality that fades away and reappears throughout the poem like a spirit. I often think about how it must feel to be an elderly woman looking back on past loves. I think it feels like always...that feeling that belongs only to you and never goes away. I enjoyed this poem immensely.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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tamarap2, thank you for stopping by. I am thrilled you enjoyed my poem. Your comments are thought provoking..yes I know what you mean about looking back on our youth and tender years.. again thank you...jlsavell
Comment from mtngalofnc
Hi jimi,
Beautiful art representing this era and your story/poem evokes the sense of a love never forgotten. Emma must have held her love nestled close to her heart not wanting to share those moments until she was gone. An awesome look into love and your grandmother's life. Thank you for sharing this timeless treasure.
Becky
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Hi jimi,
Beautiful art representing this era and your story/poem evokes the sense of a love never forgotten. Emma must have held her love nestled close to her heart not wanting to share those moments until she was gone. An awesome look into love and your grandmother's life. Thank you for sharing this timeless treasure.
Becky
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Becky, thank you so very much. Once again i must apologize for just responding. This is a timeless treasure. It cannot truly be expressed in any amount of words, know matter how eloquenlty presented.. thank you again..I appreciate you so very much...jimi
Comment from findingmyroom
It is amazing how we sometimes forget that our elders were once young, and what that meant to them. This poem is touching, poignant and even a bit hopeful. I just wondered why the apostrophe in this line:
"to share with me your yesterday's unspoken"
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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It is amazing how we sometimes forget that our elders were once young, and what that meant to them. This poem is touching, poignant and even a bit hopeful. I just wondered why the apostrophe in this line:
"to share with me your yesterday's unspoken"
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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findingmyroom, thank you so very much for such a wonderful review. Yes it is easy to forget they too had that romantic rush of love and the hurt of tragedy or loss. again than you so mcuh..jlsavell
Comment from fictionwriter
What a wonderful little story. I know that there was once a man she cared very deeply for. You left me wondering what happened to him. Great job.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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What a wonderful little story. I know that there was once a man she cared very deeply for. You left me wondering what happened to him. Great job.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Kay, hi..I apologize fro just responding. Yes I .too, wonder. I am sure he was probably killed in the war. I do not know. I do not even know his full name..the postcards stopped abruptly and the last one said..I love you with all my heart. Marry me. Is that not emotional. She obviously did not marry him, for she married my grandfather. again thank you.so much..jimi
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Hello jimi and that was great! The true workings of a new movie, I enjoyed it and it was great of you to share. Your writing as always was so beautiful, touching and romantically enticing. I hope you are doing well theses days, Loyd
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Hello jimi and that was great! The true workings of a new movie, I enjoyed it and it was great of you to share. Your writing as always was so beautiful, touching and romantically enticing. I hope you are doing well theses days, Loyd
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Loyd, thank you so very much my friend. I am so thrilled you enjoyed my poem. I appreciaste you so very much. How are you?/ I apologize for just getting back to you..jimi
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You are very welcome and as always, my pleasure. I have been busy putting together a poetry book. It is about ready to send off to the publisher. I hope to be bad to reviewing and writing soon. Thank you for asking, it means a lot. I hope you have a great week! LOyd
Comment from Aussie
Musky or musty? Loved the illustration to go with your lovely poem. Now I want a postcard too! I absolutely loved your 'memories are made of this' poem. Grandmothers live in our memories and their scent does linger. I think this is one of your best poems my friend. What a poet you are.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Musky or musty? Loved the illustration to go with your lovely poem. Now I want a postcard too! I absolutely loved your 'memories are made of this' poem. Grandmothers live in our memories and their scent does linger. I think this is one of your best poems my friend. What a poet you are.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Kay, you always always move me with your support and exceptional reviews. You always inspire me to reach for the gold..this is pricless. Oh yes it was musty..thank you for catching. Also..I apologize for just responding. I cannot seem to catch up with writing, reviewing and answering.. again thank you Kay.. love you girl..jimi
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Take the time to touch the morning; you have much to say. Love, Kay.