Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

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What a lovely photo of your family, Pili, I know how precious it is to have visits from your children and grandchildren. I missed mine terribly when I lived in Spain for a while. Your poem is a delight to read, your love shines through and is so heart-warming. :) Sandra

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thank you so much Sandra for a very meaningful comment. Pili

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a precious piece of poetic art! i love the last stanza, it brings the whole poem together!
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thank you rebekka for a very meaningful comment. Pili

Comment from 9999pool

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Their smiling faces and hugs can made us go ga-ga.
With heart warming words and sharing the past, present and future, there was so much goodwill and stories to tell and share.
Around the dining table it does seem like Thnaksgiving, Easter and Christmas all roll into one final shot for the family album. Time to say goodbye and memories are all we have but they will be abck again next year, when possible.
The ritual of family togetherness can then start all over again. Such blessings to have them around.
Good write and well penned.
Cheerio, hugs, bro Ritchie. :)0

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thank you for a very accurate terrific comment. The I Pod they give me helps a lot, see them every day. Hugs. Pili

reply by 9999pool on 21-Apr-2014

Hey sis, that's good news. Thanks to technology, they are just a click away. Mt 11 year niece just posted on Facebook today saying she is "feeling loved' and posted a poem i wrote about her and grandma (my mom) a year ago. It left me feeling nostalgic and great that children do not forget the people they love especially Uncle Richard.
Cheerio, big smiles, Ritchie. :))

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Wonderful, I think uncle Richard is unforgettable LOL... Big hugs. Enjoy the day...

reply by 9999pool on 21-Apr-2014

Thanks sis. you have a great day on your iPad too, smiles.
Cheerio, hugs and smiles, Ritchie. :))

Comment from l.raven

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OH Pili, this is just wonderful...it is always wonderful to see them and so sad to see them go...I know how that feels...but there is always next time...I love the picture....they look so happy...you have a beautiful family...and thank you for sharing in your poem...very nicely written...so enjoyed...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Oh Linda, thank you my friend. The I pod they gave me helps a lot, see them daily.... But laying all in my bed is the best... Love Pili

reply by l.raven on 21-Apr-2014

I do agree with that Pili...we do the same thing...with the dog...LOL...they are very special moments...and you are so very welcome...Love Linda xxoo

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Big smile... Pili

reply by l.raven on 21-Apr-2014

smiling back...luff

Comment from Lothlorien

Excellent

This poem really drags you in and helps you to feel the emotions it is describing. I really like it beacuse it makes me feel nostalgic.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thank you so much for your meaningful comment... Pili

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi Pili...

~ Love beautifully told through the eyes of a mother... Hope you don't have to wait too long to see them again...

~ Love this stanza...
Hopes and dreams
to be fulfilled .
Some tears shared
cuddles, hugs, kisses.

Well done...
Keep Smilin'..... Jax

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Next year, but see them daily in my I pod, that is amazing help. Thank you Jax...
Pili

Comment from thequeencatalyst

Excellent

Hi there! I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed this piece very much and could tell it was a personal work of art :) I loved the metaphors used here, such as "large silver bird" which I take to mean airplane. Congratulations on such a great piece of art and also, happy Easter :)

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Same to you Jasmine and thank you for a terrific review. Pili

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

nice family picture

well constructed piece here. .the sharing of laughter and, especially, tears, is what binds us together, as you say

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thank you so very much , meaningful comment. Pili

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This free verse poem records a trip by air to a place of origin. The memories of that place and the visit are now encased in this tribute in poetry.It moves smoothly and lightheartedly matching the pleasant memory.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Thank you so very much seaglass. Pili

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

You give yourselves
without reserve...
Oh precious gift of love
a treasure to preserve.
What a precious daughter you have...what a blessing
God bless...I loved it

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Thank you so much kiwijenny , it is truly a blessing. Pili