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Turn of the Century Valentine
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Turn of the Century Valentine |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Cherubic faces, flowers and butterflies, tiny bluebirds and ribbons surrounded by lace. It was so beautiful in my eyes. A turn of the century valentine, Someone's treasure, saved for a time, and then left behind. I had never seen anything like it before. Sitting on the rough, wooden floor in the attic of the old Hardwick house, I held it in my hand and in my child's heart, taking in the beauty of such a wonderous work of art and to this day, I ponder still, the fate of those long ago lovers. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (12-01-2009 02:20 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ida, I love this. You have a special way of evoking atmospheres of other times. I was right there sitting with you, could almost smell the dust of the attic. And I wondered along with you ... for sure those cards were cherished for a lifetime! Wonderful! Love, Margherita  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I love your child heart. I love how you see things like old, beautiful valentines. I love how you think of those who cherished it. I love how you express these thoughts in poetry. Yep, I do. Alison |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is a treasure, your poem, your sentiment, and the wonder of love. Very pretty, Ida~ |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ida that is a real delight to read. You must have some wonderful memories tucked away in your memory bank and a great way of putting those memories in print. Love and a big hug. Lindsay |
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