Notable Year
I remember that year when the corn grew sweeter than honeyMr. Adam's the postmaster diedJimmy Casto finally smacked a homerunand Jenny ran off to the city wearingmy new red shoes, carrying Aunt Min's...
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D,You have mastered this genre!Every emotion is felt by the reader...I like, too, the way you begin tellingus the story, and then you lose yourselfto the mood and begin speaking directly to...
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Thanks Sarah. That is my day's work. Eyes are getting droopy so I am heading for dreams. D.
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D,Your poem is super.Thanks so much for all your help.I'm having a hot chocolate and then I'm headed for dreamland too!!Sarah
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Great story, Dee. I enjoyed this very much. Did you ever get your shoes back?
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D,I agree totally with Sarah. The voice here is masterful. Beautiful poem and so deftly expressed. Really nice work.MSS
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Yes I agree too Dee. It's really good. I love the way the real hurt of this sad situation is so vivid and obvious.
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Outstanding poem Dee. I was absorbed from beginning to end and thoroughly enjoyed every line.
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excellent homespun storytelling that makes me recall The Waltons from way back...
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Jean, So glad to hear you felt the pain associated with a much loved sister leaving with no good-bye. Thanks for reading. Dee
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Thanks Douglas. It means a lot that you take the time to read and comment on my poems. Dee
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Dee, I just sat down after a day of travelling and read your poem. It is marvelous! I enjoyed being taken back to the origin of those red shoes...they are symbolic of so much, and I hope dear Jenn...
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Dee, you capture that event so truly and put us right in the action! Sometimes we never completely get over something like this. It seems so unfair that someone messes up your life and the way you...
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Hi Dee,What a heartfelt write. We all go through various situations growing up with family, the highs and the lows, the unexpected.Thanks for sharing it with us.Merv
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You put so much feeling into your words,and believe me they are truly and honestly feltby this particular reader.
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Hi Dee, Wonderful poem in every sense, tone of voice, telling of story and the subtle nuance of truth and emotion. Ineed, that would be a notable year when the prodigal sister runs off and leaves the...
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Dee, your voice is wonderful in this. Your poem made me smile at the relationship between the two sisters and the little bit of jealousy that the younger one often has re her older sister. And yet,...
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