Postcards
My grandmother's life57 total reviews
Comment from Hitcher
What a discovery Jimi, nice of her to point you in the right direction, this is as always... Flawless! and so intriguing friend, I bet you sat for hours placing each piece of the puzzle together and I bet you had a big smile on your face while the discovery unfurled in your mind. I loved it, what a cool lady she was. Hitch
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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What a discovery Jimi, nice of her to point you in the right direction, this is as always... Flawless! and so intriguing friend, I bet you sat for hours placing each piece of the puzzle together and I bet you had a big smile on your face while the discovery unfurled in your mind. I loved it, what a cool lady she was. Hitch
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Hitcher, as always, I am moved by your support, by your friendship, by your always encouraging words. I cannot express in words what your words and support mean to me.. again thank you so very much my friend. Yes my grandmother was an absolutely beautiful soul. my best friend..I apologize for just getting back to you..now you go take on the day..jimi
Comment from ulster3
Hello jlsavell.
If I had a six left it would be yours. I wish we got more of those. You are my final review for today, and what an exceptional work! I relate especially, because I have a letter to my grandmother, but it was from my grandfather. This is written with such beauty and grace, and it is full of emotion and a haunting sadness. BRAVO.
Fondly, Rebecca
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Hello jlsavell.
If I had a six left it would be yours. I wish we got more of those. You are my final review for today, and what an exceptional work! I relate especially, because I have a letter to my grandmother, but it was from my grandfather. This is written with such beauty and grace, and it is full of emotion and a haunting sadness. BRAVO.
Fondly, Rebecca
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Rebecca, once again thank you so very very much. Your support means a great deal to me.. I have to apologize one more time for just returning an expression of gratitude...jimi
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No problem at all. Take care and have a great week end. :-)
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you too Rebecca, you too...
Comment from Judian James
"And in this room upon her bed, empty now
Only haunting voices of her laughter
The faint smell of lavender lingers
Mingled with a musky sent of written memoir" How marvelous.
I have a bundle of postcards written back and forth between my husband's grandparents during WWII. excellent Jimi, and written in such a familiar, loving way.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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"And in this room upon her bed, empty now
Only haunting voices of her laughter
The faint smell of lavender lingers
Mingled with a musky sent of written memoir" How marvelous.
I have a bundle of postcards written back and forth between my husband's grandparents during WWII. excellent Jimi, and written in such a familiar, loving way.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Jude, thank you so very much. I am thrilled you found this poem worhty of an excellent. I apologize for just responding/. I hope you are inspired by his grandparents letters to write some gorgeous poetry. again thank you..where are you girl???/ jimi
Comment from gramalot8
Jsavell, this is a poem that movies are made from. What a lovely tribute to your loving grandmother and her secrets so well kept hidden and tucked into her heart. Very nice. I agree that the art by Hotshot is a perfect touch.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Jsavell, this is a poem that movies are made from. What a lovely tribute to your loving grandmother and her secrets so well kept hidden and tucked into her heart. Very nice. I agree that the art by Hotshot is a perfect touch.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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gramalot8, thank you once again for stopping by. Yes I can see a movie made of my grandmothers life, She was a beautiful soul. I wish she had confided in me about this Edwin. I do not know what happened to him, the postcards seem to have stopped abruptly, for the last one he had asked for her hand in marriage. Obviously that did not happen for hse married my grandfather. I feel he might have gotten killed in the war...again thank you...jlsavell
Comment from miajaffri
Very good. Your poem tells a great story of grandmother,
Emma and how much you loved her. I like the line:
Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer and how it is
repeated throughout the poem.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Very good. Your poem tells a great story of grandmother,
Emma and how much you loved her. I like the line:
Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer and how it is
repeated throughout the poem.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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miajaffri, thank you so very much fro stopping by to read and review my work. I apologize for just responding. jlsavell
Comment from Healing
Once again I get to read a perfect work of art. And I call it art because that is exactly what it is. I can feel, smell and become such a part of this poem. I thank you for sharing such a gift.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Once again I get to read a perfect work of art. And I call it art because that is exactly what it is. I can feel, smell and become such a part of this poem. I thank you for sharing such a gift.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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Healing, I must apologize for just responding to this exceptional review. Your reviews always leave me with a sense of pride and humbleness. I appreciate you more than words can say..again my freind thank you from the bottom of my heart..jimi
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful picture and a tribute to the love that you and your grandmother shared. great job on this--how did the song you wrote go over at the wedding
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful picture and a tribute to the love that you and your grandmother shared. great job on this--how did the song you wrote go over at the wedding
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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sweetwoodjax, once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Song I wrote for a wedding? You must have me confused with someone else.. me write a song..I dare not even try..lol..again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from Mª Luisa López Pisú
El poema esta bonito, pero veo que repites muchas palabras y hay algunas y que sobran. Bueno ese es mi parecer.
Por lo de m¡s esta bonito y muy conseguido y rico en inspiraciłn.
Saludos de Din¡mica
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010
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El poema esta bonito, pero veo que repites muchas palabras y hay algunas y que sobran. Bueno ese es mi parecer.
Por lo de m¡s esta bonito y muy conseguido y rico en inspiraciłn.
Saludos de Din¡mica
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2010
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Maria Luisa Lopez PI. Mucho gracias!!!!!!!!!!!! Soy movido y soy humillado....jlsavell
Comment from missy98writer
What a gorgeous poem you've written. Your poem tells a wonderful story. Cleaver use of alliteration throughout your poem. Exquisite art work and presentation. Excellent narrative, vivid imagery , very detailed and descriptive writing. I enjoyed the lines:
Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer
Aged and frayed with the scent of old oak
Bundled neatly by a red ribbon
These postcards in the drawer, grandma's drawer
Absconding with gentle loving care
Placed upon her bed, my grandma's life
Those postcards in the drawer, secrets kept
Treasured by this woman, of that I'm sure
So many declarations, so many desires
Longing, waiting to embrace you
Emma, to embrace Emma
A young woman with immense grace
And who is this Edwin, my dear Emma?
This man, his words written on postcards
Tucked away carefully in the musky drawer
So very many stored gently in the old oak drawer
All from postcards in a drawer, a musky oak drawer;
that mingles with lavender, the scent of your spirit
I gently bundle them with your red ribbon
and place them gently, lovingly in my drawer
Postcards in my musky old oak drawer
Your writing is marvelous in this poem that tells a lovely story about your grandmother. You have a truly talented pen and I enjoy reading your poetry. . .Melissa.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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What a gorgeous poem you've written. Your poem tells a wonderful story. Cleaver use of alliteration throughout your poem. Exquisite art work and presentation. Excellent narrative, vivid imagery , very detailed and descriptive writing. I enjoyed the lines:
Postcards in the drawer, the musky drawer
Aged and frayed with the scent of old oak
Bundled neatly by a red ribbon
These postcards in the drawer, grandma's drawer
Absconding with gentle loving care
Placed upon her bed, my grandma's life
Those postcards in the drawer, secrets kept
Treasured by this woman, of that I'm sure
So many declarations, so many desires
Longing, waiting to embrace you
Emma, to embrace Emma
A young woman with immense grace
And who is this Edwin, my dear Emma?
This man, his words written on postcards
Tucked away carefully in the musky drawer
So very many stored gently in the old oak drawer
All from postcards in a drawer, a musky oak drawer;
that mingles with lavender, the scent of your spirit
I gently bundle them with your red ribbon
and place them gently, lovingly in my drawer
Postcards in my musky old oak drawer
Your writing is marvelous in this poem that tells a lovely story about your grandmother. You have a truly talented pen and I enjoy reading your poetry. . .Melissa.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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missy98writer, thank you so very much for stopping by. I appreciate your time and your review very very much.. I apologize fro just responding to you..jlsavell
Comment from MikiB
An exceptional writing here on this poem about finding old postcards in her grandmother's drawer after her death. A very nice picture is chosen for this too.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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An exceptional writing here on this poem about finding old postcards in her grandmother's drawer after her death. A very nice picture is chosen for this too.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2010
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MikiB, thank you so very much for this wonderful review. I am truly humbled that you found my work exceptional. thank you so very very much. I apologize for just responding to this exceptional review. jlsavell