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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now 
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He sways in from the cold bringing December to the kitchen he wants his chocolate, hot I help with sodden mittens wet wool and knuckles of snow attached like burrs of winter as I unwrap the scarf, remove the fleece-lined jacket to release the exhausted boy from his dripping defenses nose and cheeks are poppies on a field of blush and nothing ever felt better than two small hands ice, but pressed against my warming smile A pile of scribbles here: http://sharonleighpoetry.blogspot.com |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
...my heart warms at this one! I can feel it!  |
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flash Member
since 2010-11-28
Posts 213miami beach, florida |
Klassy: warms the cockles of my heart! Coming in from the brittle cold, your arms the heat of home..WOW! Great imagery. Lucky boy--to have such a mom. Thanks for sharing! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Reading your words brought back emotions from so many years/winters ago, when coming home meant true warmth and hugs from my own Mom. Like all of your works, this too conveys the magic of your mastery, dear Poet! Love, Margherita |
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flash Member
since 2010-11-28
Posts 213miami beach, florida |
oops..I meant "I agree with Klassy.." somehow the "I agree with" was deleted...or maybe because I'm new--I did it myself. Sorry! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Nice sentiment. Visually great. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you, Margherita... yes, an armful of cold little boy is a delight!  Your support of my work means a lot to me.Jerry, thank you for your comment, and also thanks for writing in my blog.  Best~ A A pile of scribbles here: |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
"nose and cheeks are poppies on a field of blush" delightful lines, captured the tenderness beautifully. Fine writing, Amaryllis. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
growing up here in sunny Calif, we would hire kids to be cold for us and then tell us what it was like. (grin) enjoyed it momma'A' |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you, Prasad! and Thank you, Mr. Daark ~A |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Wow! what a great cold blast to the past. Thanks for the memories! LGR |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Oh, this does bring back memories, Amaryllis. Beautiful. Ida |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you, Lori, Ida... Yes, it's fun to re-experience them through my children. My best~ A A pile of scribbles here: |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely, Amaryllis. I could feel the cold and the warmth. Helen |
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mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
great job enjoyed reading your poem. |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you Helen, and Mike Andrew.. I appreciate your reading me! A A pile of scribbles here: |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
ever see that Campbell's soup commercial? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdeGx1obvc I really don't know why it came to mind, LOL, but, anyways, you're poem was much more warm and personal than the commercial. enjoyed, -Bob |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Lol Bob! I love that!! That's not too far off the truth... what my boys look like when they come in from sledding!!!!  Thanks! My best~ A |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
Beautiful! Sheer simplicity expressing deep, warm emotion. The heart and soul of poetry. |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
PS. Just read your message about my book. Where can I e-mail you on this sight? |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thanks, Bastet I've e-mailed you... the one I have listed here (by clicking on the envelope at the top of one of my posts) is good for correspondence. My best~ Amaryllis A pile of scribbles here: |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I loved this. Having six children it lasted through years it seems. I remember holding their little hands under my arm pits to warm them up. LOL latearrival |
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