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Comment from karenina
I found you late in the month, but already my heart is brimming. You have a poet's heart and a heart of love ~ the two mesh perfectly together, and I promise I will bookcase this one and be back (when I catch up!) to savor each and every offering. This is beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done. I hope it's been as cathartic for you as it's been for me, and I've read but two or three! SO glad I fanned you! I won't be missing anymore, I assure you!
Karenina
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I found you late in the month, but already my heart is brimming. You have a poet's heart and a heart of love ~ the two mesh perfectly together, and I promise I will bookcase this one and be back (when I catch up!) to savor each and every offering. This is beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done. I hope it's been as cathartic for you as it's been for me, and I've read but two or three! SO glad I fanned you! I won't be missing anymore, I assure you!
Karenina
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Oh, Karenina! I am so honored to have you read my work. Really, truly. Your wonderful review fills my poet heart with joy. Thank you so very much again, and continue to feel better!
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My pleasure! I will be back to read more!
Comment from Gloria ....
And what a fine Petrarchan sonnet this is. Yes it has been a month of learning and sharing. The Poem a Day contest, is a great way to learn.
Your sonnet is written to perfection, and I very much enjoyed reading your pristine metre and rhyme and most importantly sentiment.
Well done. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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And what a fine Petrarchan sonnet this is. Yes it has been a month of learning and sharing. The Poem a Day contest, is a great way to learn.
Your sonnet is written to perfection, and I very much enjoyed reading your pristine metre and rhyme and most importantly sentiment.
Well done. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thanks ever so much, Gloria! I appreciate your kind and supportive words. Now, on to May!
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Well, we made it! I have really enjoyed this adventure in your company, it helped make it easier.
I's a good idea to have put the epilogue as your last chapter. You can close off actually on the 30th, and move onto other things in the morning. Me, I am struggling. The epilogue is still in my head, and yet I so want to include it... I feel as though I have just been to the dentists and had all my teeth pulled out. I can't settle to doing anything, including sleeping. And I need a new project for May. Love Kate xx
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Well, we made it! I have really enjoyed this adventure in your company, it helped make it easier.
I's a good idea to have put the epilogue as your last chapter. You can close off actually on the 30th, and move onto other things in the morning. Me, I am struggling. The epilogue is still in my head, and yet I so want to include it... I feel as though I have just been to the dentists and had all my teeth pulled out. I can't settle to doing anything, including sleeping. And I need a new project for May. Love Kate xx
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Oh, dear Kate! I struggled with my epilogue for the last four days! I knew I had to get it done last night because we needed to help our youngest move out today. So much moving in our family these days! Hehe, your analogy about the teeth is fantastic. I have been moping about this evening twiddling my thumbs. Yes! A May project would be nice. :) Can't wait to read your epilogue.
Comment from Ric Myworld
AS I've said many times, when it comes to poetry, I wouldn't know a sonnet from sorbet, unless it's on a spoon. I've so enjoy reading along with your alphabetical list of poems, and I'm even happier for you and your mother that everything ended up on such a happy note with her selling the house. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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AS I've said many times, when it comes to poetry, I wouldn't know a sonnet from sorbet, unless it's on a spoon. I've so enjoy reading along with your alphabetical list of poems, and I'm even happier for you and your mother that everything ended up on such a happy note with her selling the house. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Thanks again, dear Rick, for coming along for the ride! And thanks for the wishes.
Comment from Goosey Gander
So moving. And even though I knew this story already, I think I'm going to cry as well. The phrase, "I fight to hold back tears" is so... touching. Love you and this poem.
-GG
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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So moving. And even though I knew this story already, I think I'm going to cry as well. The phrase, "I fight to hold back tears" is so... touching. Love you and this poem.
-GG
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Oh, my goodness! Thank you for the lovely 6 stars, and for your tender review, my dear GGG. <3
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, so that is why none of you is buying the house - to be sure no one is viewed as the favored one? I'm glad that your mother has a peace about it all and that you have written such a fine tribute to your beautiful memories of the house.
I see the laundry chute has found its mention again in this last poem! Congratulations on your fine finish to the NaPoWriMo!!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Oh, so that is why none of you is buying the house - to be sure no one is viewed as the favored one? I'm glad that your mother has a peace about it all and that you have written such a fine tribute to your beautiful memories of the house.
I see the laundry chute has found its mention again in this last poem! Congratulations on your fine finish to the NaPoWriMo!!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Oh, dear Helen, thank you for the lovely flower bouquet! Whew, it was quite the journey. I wanted to prove to myself I could actually do it. I cannot thank you enough for your constant support and encouragement. I learned so much! Sending lots of good wishes!
Comment from juliaSjames
Your lovely sonnet brings your book to an end with lyrical style.. Congratulations Mama Baer..I enjoyed the variety and vitality with which you used the alphabet to introduce readers to your childhood home. I'm sorry I don't have a six left for you.
Good luck in the voting booth. Stay safe and blessed
Julia
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Your lovely sonnet brings your book to an end with lyrical style.. Congratulations Mama Baer..I enjoyed the variety and vitality with which you used the alphabet to introduce readers to your childhood home. I'm sorry I don't have a six left for you.
Good luck in the voting booth. Stay safe and blessed
Julia
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Dear Julia, it was a wonderful personal challenge. I wasn't sure I could do it! I had not heard of NaPoWriMo until this year! I have so enjoyed your offerings, as well. Thank you for your continual support and encouragement! We did it!
Comment from LisaMay
Bye bye family home... now another family will create their memories there, and it seems a relief for your mother to move on to the next stage of her life.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Bye bye family home... now another family will create their memories there, and it seems a relief for your mother to move on to the next stage of her life.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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You are exactly right, LisaMay. I am happy for Mom to close that chapter and move forward. I so appreciate your continual support and encouragement as I processed it all this month. You are amazing!
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Comment from Debra White
Hello Mama Baer :)
I've enjoyed reading all about your family home, thank you for the tour and for sharing your memories. This last chapter is a perfect ending. Just think of the lucky family that will get to enjoy the charms and comforts that the place has to offer - they're in for a treat! Best of all, your mum is happy to move on with her life somewhere new...
Good luck in the voting booth with your wonderful book of poetry - YOU DID IT!!
Best wishes, Debra x
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Hello Mama Baer :)
I've enjoyed reading all about your family home, thank you for the tour and for sharing your memories. This last chapter is a perfect ending. Just think of the lucky family that will get to enjoy the charms and comforts that the place has to offer - they're in for a treat! Best of all, your mum is happy to move on with her life somewhere new...
Good luck in the voting booth with your wonderful book of poetry - YOU DID IT!!
Best wishes, Debra x
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Oh, dear Debra, I am so happy to have had you for a companion along the way this month! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and learning from your work! Thanks, too, for the lovely stars! At this point, the voting booth seems rather incidental?I have learned so much! And I really am happy for my mom. You are exactly right?she looks forward to this new chapter. Thank you again your encouragement and support! Sending lots of good wishes to you. We did it!
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You're right about the contest results - it doesn't really matter! The whole process has been an enjoyable journey and I've learned so much and come across writers that I hadn't read before, so that's already a win! (I've still two more chapters to write, so I'd better get busy..... although the sun is shining and the garden calls!!) Have a lovely weekend x
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Dear Debra, it has been an enjoyable journey, indeed! So fun to travel the road with you. Your support and encouragement mean so much. Also, sometimes I forget we live so far apart! You were working in your garden in the middle of our night! :)
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I spent all day weeding my vegetable beds and now it is 11:35pm! I just finished the challenge - phew!
It's been lovely getting to know you, here's to more writing and reading! x
