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NaPoWriMo 2020

Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Presents from the Past "
Annual napowrimo prologue and poetry submission

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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written poem about hand-made gifts who are mostly presented with love and hard work are not always appreciated by the receiver of these precious gifts.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 23-Apr-2020
    Hi Sandra! Thank you :)
Comment from Treischel
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I noticed the variation in format and liked it, along with your descriptions of those previous handmade gifts. Some wonderful memories from the past.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 23-Apr-2020
    Hi! Thank you :)
Comment from Joan E.
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I hope you feel better soon and can catch up easily. Thank you for sharing your homemade gifts from the past and their treasured memories. I enjoyed your freely combining the couplets and 5-7-5's, which stand alone and also work well together. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 23-Apr-2020
    Hi Joan! You're nice. Thank you. Hugs :)
Comment from BeasPeas
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A very nice post. We all have some gifts that we can't part with, mostly for sentimental value, I think. Most people do hold onto meaningful things, but that's okay. Marilyn

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    Hi Marilyn. Somebody broke into our home and stole jewelry, money, family albums with childhood awards and sentimental things like the toilet paper doll. There are some real scumbuckets. It was happening constantly to me on my own. I am happy for survillance camera technology now. Thank you. God bless you :)
reply by BeasPeas on 22-Apr-2020
    I'm very sorry to hear that. There are some people who have no regard for anyone else. Marilyn
Comment from royowen
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Isn't it funny, I just wrote something of similar ilk, beautifully written poem about things and gifts of the past, still gives those glimmers of hope, beautifully written my gifted friend, I love the free verse, you good at these, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    Hiyah! Handmade gifts from travels. Handmade gifts from home. Plenty plenty things to remember. I'm sure popularity made us all have some of the same gifts. Hearts & hugs, Alicia

    God bless you :)
reply by royowen on 22-Apr-2020
    Well done
Comment from LisaMay
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I hope you are feeling much better now.
This grouping of individual poems evoke lovely memories of handmade gifts, with sincerity and sentimentality.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    Hi Lisa May! Thank you. God bless you :)
Comment from R56Ma3
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I just enjoyed reading your poem and the meaning of every line. Anything made by someone can be special and memorable heirlooms to be handed down. Well done!

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    You're nice. Thank you :)
reply by R56Ma3 on 23-Apr-2020
    You're very welcome
Comment from Cindy Decker
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The layout of your poem is very beautiful; the photo and the script lettering complement your poem about homemade treasures. I have a few of these treasures stashed away. I remember the pie pole who made them for me years ago, and the treasures become even more valuable. An excellent set of poems you can give as a keepsake for someone special. (I used to write poems in birthday cards). Best wishes.
Cindy

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    Hi Cindy! Poetic greeting cards sound lovely. I have done a few myself. The birthday one's are considered common. Romantic may not be. I hope you have them saved too. You're nice. Thank you

    God bless you :)
reply by Cindy Decker on 22-Apr-2020
    Thank you. God bless you and best wishes.
reply by Cindy Decker on 23-Apr-2020
    You?re welcome. I send the birthday poems only to my young nieces and nephews. They seem to enjoy them, and overlook errors. Lol. Have a wonderful day.
Comment from susand3022
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Hi Sunnilicious, I, for one, liked the variety between the 5-7-5 and the couplets. I like the continuity of the subject throughout and the fact that the poems can also stand alone is cool. Well done :)

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    You're nice. Thank you :)
Comment from lyenochka
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I did notice that you were missing a couple of days. Sorry to hear it was because of feeling sick and hope you recover quickly! I liked your poem about these special handmade gifts that have so much more meaning because of the giver.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2020


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2020
    Hi Helen! I'd like to see a doctor, but it's all online or telephone. I can't wait for this pandemic to be over. You're nice. Be careful, stay safe and strong. Thank you

    God bless you :)