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A Tribute to Our Family Home

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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Wow, fresh squeezed grape juice, what a lucky treat. But I'm sure it's unfermented, which allows us to drink more. LOL. Thanks for sharing another fine post.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Haha, so true, Ric! Thank you for your faithful readership and comments. It means a lot to me!
Comment from Goosey Gander
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Lovely... Dovely??? Anyway, your poem is fantastic! And, as always, I loved the image that you settled on. I definitely remember the vineyard. Unless I don't... Anyway, way to be descriptive! Every single line has brilliant vocabulary included. Outstanding!
-GGG

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    My dear GGG, I am behind in my replies! I caught a bad cold and have been in bed. Thank you for your faithful reading of my poems. Sending lots and lots of love!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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Each if your poems shows your love of family, the house and so precious memories. You now have many readers in love with your house and family, and a little envious for your talent and family.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Oh, dear Mary, thank you for this kind and most gracious review. The daily poetry challenge this month has stretched me! But I am grateful for the chance to reflect on these memories. Of course, my memory is selective and tends to focus on the positive ones. Your words mean a great deal to me as you are one of my writing heros!
reply by Mary Vigasin on 28-Apr-2022
    thank you
    Best wishes,
    Mary
Comment from lyenochka
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Wow! I'm impressed that you can get that much juice from your seedless grapes! I grew some grapes once but they were not great for juice.
Loved the personification of the grapevines with its trunk and "outstretched arms."

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
    Oh, it is always such a chore to pick, stem, and steam the grapes. But, come this time of year, it is always worth it.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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Gnarly. What a great word. I find it so much more expressive than the related gnarled that we are more used to reading. I am not the greatest expert on Haiku, but this reads well to me , except perhaps the break-point at the end of line two. If you could find a way to end with 'life' I think it would be better. Kate xx

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
    Dear Kate, I appreciate your wise recommendation so very much! You are right--I think that is better. Your comments are always welcome. Sending good wishes for a 'grape' day!