Gift Wrapped
Relying on the past to get you through.22 total reviews
Comment from TAB_that's me
A Christmas poem of sadness. I'm sorry for your daughter-in-law. I was pretty sure that last Christmas would be the last one with my Mom and I right. It is sad to know that no new memories will be made. Good luck in the contest.
teresa
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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A Christmas poem of sadness. I'm sorry for your daughter-in-law. I was pretty sure that last Christmas would be the last one with my Mom and I right. It is sad to know that no new memories will be made. Good luck in the contest.
teresa
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thank you for the thoughtful review. sorry for your loss.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I'm sorry your family is going through bad times now when they should have happy times. Life is very hard. God Bless you all and I pray things will look up for you in the near future. Warm wishes. Nancy
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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I'm sorry your family is going through bad times now when they should have happy times. Life is very hard. God Bless you all and I pray things will look up for you in the near future. Warm wishes. Nancy
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thank you for the prayers.
Comment from c_lucas
Too bad mankind has not learn how to make the Christmas Season to be a daily experience through out the year. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Too bad mankind has not learn how to make the Christmas Season to be a daily experience through out the year. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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That's a lovely thought. thank you for the kind review.
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You're welcome, Dallas. Charlie
Comment from Joan E.
You are very kind to dedicate this seasonal poem to members of your extended family who are coping with a difficult situation. I admired your rhymes and lovely presentation. I hope pleasant memories from the past continue to warm you this season. Best wishes for 2015- Joan
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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You are very kind to dedicate this seasonal poem to members of your extended family who are coping with a difficult situation. I admired your rhymes and lovely presentation. I hope pleasant memories from the past continue to warm you this season. Best wishes for 2015- Joan
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thank, Joan. Have a Merry Christmas. Will you be away?
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Yes, we leave for Antarctica this morning! Merry, merry- Joan
Comment from rjuselius
i am so sorry to read about the plight of your family.
the poem itself leads to a broken night when everything should be of christmas chher, can in fact be quite a harsh season for some.
thank you for sharing!
i hope you make the most of the holiday!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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i am so sorry to read about the plight of your family.
the poem itself leads to a broken night when everything should be of christmas chher, can in fact be quite a harsh season for some.
thank you for sharing!
i hope you make the most of the holiday!
rebekka x
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks Rebekka. We are all trying to have some normalcy. Still decorating and baking and doing gift exchanges.
Comment from sgalletti
I see all the Christmas poems are coming out Dallas! The quality of the entries will surely get me in the Christmas spirit. The art work IS excellent. "needles" needs an apostrophe. I like the different approach to looking at the not so happy aspects of Christmas and am sorry about your daughter-in-law's challenges. Good rhymes and consonance. I'd love to see the enjambment helped by not capitalizing the first letter in each line. Best of luck in the contest. Sue
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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I see all the Christmas poems are coming out Dallas! The quality of the entries will surely get me in the Christmas spirit. The art work IS excellent. "needles" needs an apostrophe. I like the different approach to looking at the not so happy aspects of Christmas and am sorry about your daughter-in-law's challenges. Good rhymes and consonance. I'd love to see the enjambment helped by not capitalizing the first letter in each line. Best of luck in the contest. Sue
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thanks for the heads up. I corrected.
Comment from l.raven
HI Dallas, I am so sorry for your daughter in law and the family...it seems this year I have heard so many sad stories of people being sick...it's those memories that keep them living...your poem is very well written...and truly beautiful picture...luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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HI Dallas, I am so sorry for your daughter in law and the family...it seems this year I have heard so many sad stories of people being sick...it's those memories that keep them living...your poem is very well written...and truly beautiful picture...luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thanks, Linda. Merry Christmas.
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you are so welcome Dallas...and a very Merry Christmas too you...Love Linda xxoo
Comment from Dr. Nad
"Gift Wrapped" is a poem that tries to help us to make the best of a bad situation. There is a perception, (due partly to the commercialization of Christmas), that everyone is happy at Christmas time. This poem attempts to bring a balance to bare. May God Bless You. Merry Christmas.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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"Gift Wrapped" is a poem that tries to help us to make the best of a bad situation. There is a perception, (due partly to the commercialization of Christmas), that everyone is happy at Christmas time. This poem attempts to bring a balance to bare. May God Bless You. Merry Christmas.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reviewing. Yes,there is a lot of sadness this time of the year and it is certainly exacerbated by the fantasy that all is right with the world because of a date on the calendar.
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May God Bless you, Merry Christmas
Embrace the Love from above!
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Don't let that deter you from entering contests. I have been disqualified more than once. Especially by the ones with lots of rules. Have to read them closely.
Comment from granny goes viral
Yes, I think this will be an especially difficult holiday season for many, for so many reasons. The world seems to have a serious illness.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Yes, I think this will be an especially difficult holiday season for many, for so many reasons. The world seems to have a serious illness.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Dallas,
A very difficult season for you daughter-in-law and family, indeed.
This summer, we lost 6 family members to cancer within a 4-month period. Such a sad and painful end.
Prayers with the all, as for you and your family. This as a lovely dedication.
*Happy Holidays* OR *Happy Hanukkah*
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*;*)
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Hi, Dallas,
A very difficult season for you daughter-in-law and family, indeed.
This summer, we lost 6 family members to cancer within a 4-month period. Such a sad and painful end.
Prayers with the all, as for you and your family. This as a lovely dedication.
*Happy Holidays* OR *Happy Hanukkah*
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*;*)
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thank you for the heartfelt response. You know where we are coming from. this all happened so fast with one complication after another and her dad was in and out of the hospital at the same time. Had to have a stint put in his head. Both home now after a month of in and out of hospitals and nursing homes. My daughter in law is an Rn. And being able to put on that hat has been her saving grace.