Postcards
My grandmother's life57 total reviews
Comment from Muffins
Masterful writing about a woman much loved. Your words are musical and with each stanza you slowly open up your grandmother's first love as gently a rose petal. Great read.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2014
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Masterful writing about a woman much loved. Your words are musical and with each stanza you slowly open up your grandmother's first love as gently a rose petal. Great read.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2014
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Muffins. I apologize for such a late response. I am rarely on this site anymore. Thank you ever so much for this review. I am truly humbled..jls
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your very welcome. Hopefully you will bless this site with a few more of your writing gems!
Comment from Newsome
This is such a lovely poem. It tells me so much about your wonderful grandmother. Funny how that secret compartment reamined a secret fo all those years. I really enjoyed reading this,Jimi.
Blessings,
Newosme
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2012
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This is such a lovely poem. It tells me so much about your wonderful grandmother. Funny how that secret compartment reamined a secret fo all those years. I really enjoyed reading this,Jimi.
Blessings,
Newosme
Comment Written 25-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2012
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you are so sweet,,, thank you so much.. jimi
Comment from samarkhan
i really think that the beautiful secret you unveil in these lines are very clear and the clever jottings of the letter are so heart touching and cute but i think if you would have used more fine or soft words,this poem would have come out more vividly.
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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2012
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i really think that the beautiful secret you unveil in these lines are very clear and the clever jottings of the letter are so heart touching and cute but i think if you would have used more fine or soft words,this poem would have come out more vividly.
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Comment Written 03-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2012
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samarkan, hello and thank you for stopping by. Where on earth did you find this retired poem? Thank you for the suggestion, will take a look at it ,,, jls
Comment from stephenie khan
jimi...i am very touched by your poem...your grandmother must have loved this man a great deal...and it was wonderful that you had someone like her in your life...we all have secrets...you really are a master poet and a wonderful woman...so rich your mind...i am glad to count you as my friend...i bookmarked this poem
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2010
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jimi...i am very touched by your poem...your grandmother must have loved this man a great deal...and it was wonderful that you had someone like her in your life...we all have secrets...you really are a master poet and a wonderful woman...so rich your mind...i am glad to count you as my friend...i bookmarked this poem
Comment Written 26-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2010
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stephanie, once again wonderful friend, how are you? Thank you so very very much. I am always moved by your generous and kind comments and review..jimi
Comment from MyYiaYia
What lovely memories you must have. To find something so special after all those years and she chose you to share it with. Your fondness for your grandmother shines through in every word, as does her fondness for you. Remarkable! The flow of the poem was quite hypnotic and very well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2010
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What lovely memories you must have. To find something so special after all those years and she chose you to share it with. Your fondness for your grandmother shines through in every word, as does her fondness for you. Remarkable! The flow of the poem was quite hypnotic and very well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2010
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MyYiaYia, what a beautiful pen name. I apologize for just responding to this exceptional review. It means even more to me, for this poem paid you not one thing to give of your time and stars. Thank you so very much. It did come in second place, which I was thrilled with, for this simple poem was up against some phenomenal works and artisit..again thank you so much..jlsavell
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You will find that the really good reviewers don't give a hang about the money, just the work they are reading. It is the quality of the piece, not the quantity of money the piece provides. In my book, I do it for the thrill of coming upon gems, such as yours, that stand out from the pack and are worthy of my time and comments. Yours was one of these. Thanks for the wonderful reply. Debbie :0)
Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea
Damnit, I have never awarded so many sixes to any single competetion on this site, EVER.
My God, woman, you've finished me. I don't know if I can start and finish the next one.
This is a gorgeous recounting of THE TRUTH, the closeness you shared with your gran and the wonderment of your verse.
Good luck in the booth~
Pen
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2010
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Damnit, I have never awarded so many sixes to any single competetion on this site, EVER.
My God, woman, you've finished me. I don't know if I can start and finish the next one.
This is a gorgeous recounting of THE TRUTH, the closeness you shared with your gran and the wonderment of your verse.
Good luck in the booth~
Pen
Comment Written 22-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2010
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Kentucky Sweet Pea, I do so apologize for just responding to this exceptional review. I have not been on the site too much lately. It is so appreciated and I never meant to be rude and not thank you for taking your valuable time to read and review my work. thank you so very much Sweet pea, thank you!!! jlsavell
Comment from TT7Z
Very nice piece. Well written. Excellent and gracious tribute to your grandmother. Your verbiage was vivid enough that one could almost smell the 'musty old oak drawer'. Or envision you with the costume jewelry and scarves. Thank you for sharing such an intimate time.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2010
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Very nice piece. Well written. Excellent and gracious tribute to your grandmother. Your verbiage was vivid enough that one could almost smell the 'musty old oak drawer'. Or envision you with the costume jewelry and scarves. Thank you for sharing such an intimate time.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2010
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TT7Z, Thnak you for stopping by the voting booth to read my work. I am thrilled you enjoyed it. thank you so very very much..jlsavell
Comment from Ann Smith
This is such a lovely tribute to the memory of your grandmother. I can feel the bond that the two of you had, and it is especially clear since she shared with you about the secret drawer. Her image is more visible because of the details in your poem. I especially like the sensory words 'musty' and 'lavender.' Good luck with the contest. ann
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2010
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This is such a lovely tribute to the memory of your grandmother. I can feel the bond that the two of you had, and it is especially clear since she shared with you about the secret drawer. Her image is more visible because of the details in your poem. I especially like the sensory words 'musty' and 'lavender.' Good luck with the contest. ann
Comment Written 18-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2010
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Ann Smith, thank you so very much for reading my poem about my dearest grandmother. I am thrilled you enjoyed it so much to give me an excellent.. again thank you,..jlsavell
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You are welcome.
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Jlsavell ....
This is a well written piece of free-thought writing in which you describe some of what was written on the hidden postcards in your dear Grandmother's secret drawer.
Judging by the date of the two that you quoted, perhaps Edwin was one of the many soldiers who did not return from the War. My Grandmother's name was Emma Louise.
Thank you for sharing this with you and I wish you well in the Contest.
Love from ..... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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Hullo Jlsavell ....
This is a well written piece of free-thought writing in which you describe some of what was written on the hidden postcards in your dear Grandmother's secret drawer.
Judging by the date of the two that you quoted, perhaps Edwin was one of the many soldiers who did not return from the War. My Grandmother's name was Emma Louise.
Thank you for sharing this with you and I wish you well in the Contest.
Love from ..... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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Nanette Mary, thank you so much for stopping by. I feel honored to be chosen with some of the highest caliber poets on fanstory, you included. Yes, I do believe he was in the war. There are no more postcard from him after somewhere in the middle of the year 1915. She had scores of them up until then. She married my grandfather in 1916, Their firstborn, a son, died at 3 mths of age. She went on to have 3 more children, one was my mother. She also raised my Uncle from his birth in 1926. Her brother's wife had died giving birth to him. His name was Johnny and he was killed in the war in 1944. Again thank you so very much for stopping by. I need to get to the booth as soon as I answer reviews. I so look forward to reading yours... jlsavell
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Nanette, I got the dates wrong with my grandmother,,do not know what I was thinking..she married my grandfather in 1919, she was 23, and the last letter I have is from 1918 in midsummer..sorry, just thought I need to clarify..jlsavell
Comment from Twomoon
jlsavell, Wow, what a fine beautiful poem this is!! Cant believe I missed it..smile. This was told with such finese and beauty! I love the grandmother stories and this one is no different in my heart as others that were so well written. You captured the piece of her heart that was wrapped in the ribbon and shared her spirit with us, there is so much inside those secret hideaways of the heart..nicely done, good luck, and much love, my friend! Competition you always bring it!!! hugs
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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jlsavell, Wow, what a fine beautiful poem this is!! Cant believe I missed it..smile. This was told with such finese and beauty! I love the grandmother stories and this one is no different in my heart as others that were so well written. You captured the piece of her heart that was wrapped in the ribbon and shared her spirit with us, there is so much inside those secret hideaways of the heart..nicely done, good luck, and much love, my friend! Competition you always bring it!!! hugs
Comment Written 17-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2010
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Twomoon, whart a pleasant surprise. Thank you for stopping by this long forgotten tucked away poem. I wondered where you found it, since it was not listed and then read a pm where it was nominated. I was surprised and humbled, for the poem selected and artist are simply outstanding.I beleive you are in the nomination too. I cannot wait to read yours, Thank you so very much for such a wonderful review and encouragement. jlsavell
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you are welcome, my friend, this was soooooooooo beautiful and full of beaautiful tears to my eyes!! hugs and good luck