just as it was yesterday
the last time
we laughed together
me and them
start where we've left
easy saturday afternoon
and we fill the kitchen
with recent memories
and an old cake recipe
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A real feeling of family.
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Ive been away from my family for over a year.. and its hard.. because I came here for three weeks and they flew by.. I swear sometimes I wonder why even lead a life of my own.. but thats just it, my life.. I loved this poem I have one sister and three brothers and I havent even left them yet and I really miss them already. I guess all I can bring back is memories. Great job!
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Love the feel of this. And, the last line is absolutely the most important line of the poem - excellent
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Thanks Don
I wrote this poem after have returned from Rio. I always come back with a luggage full of good moments.
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I just wrote a poem for my Dad and been wanting to write one for my sister. She and I never attempted to bake because we never had an oven because my parents couldn't afford to buy one, but we had a cooking stove and I remembered when my parents were out working and I made adobo for my sis and bro and they said they liked it even if I know they didn't by the way their faces soured the moment they tasted it. Looking back, I realize that they just don't want to discourage me (and of course, they were starving so they're left with no choice!) although I am almost to the point of giving up cooking. My Dad is the best cook for me. Relatives always ask him to cook whenever there's a family gathering. It just disappoints me that I never got that part of his gene. I guess I just need to keep trying eh? Sorry for rambling Mari. This is just a very heartmoving write. So dear and precious. And reminds me of my family in the Philippines too.
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ahhhhhh.... I love family!
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I have a sign in my home that says "Family a journey to Forever"...
It is the simple things that reach down and grab our hearts such as your family recipe..
one could almost see a polaroid picture of you all gathered around the table..
Take Care,
Catressa
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Pleasant thoughts of family togetherness. Something we all need but don't always experience
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family touches within the heart.
yes...there can be problems.
but when it's all said and done family comes together.
I have a brother and a sister.
my Mother is the yourngest of 11
my father has 7 bothers and sisters.
so I know a little about family my friend.
And yes you made me smile here because you reminded me of my ow memories!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill
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This says so much about warm precious memories and family, so important, a special gift... wonderful poetry here...PK
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What a warm-hearted poem this is! I always wanted a sister to spend time with. I adopted a friend for a sister, but we are too plump (both of us) to spend time eating cake. I still like to bake, however. There is something so welcoming about good smells from the kitchen!
You sisters are kindred souls...lovely. ~ Karen
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Thanks dear Karen
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This is wonderfully done. You have struck to the heart of the house and the heart of relationships.
A well written poem that all readers can identify with.
John
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I wish I had a sister (a natural one), so that I could know what it was like to have someone whow could be worst enemy and best friend at the same time, to have a shoulder to cry on when a disaster happens in life. Fortunately, friends can be like sisters when you don't have one of your own. I have a brother, but it's just not the same--especially given that we've spent most of our lives apart and there are 11 years between us.
This piece holds a hint of loss--something I feel deeply sometimes, even if I've not yet had a sister of my own. And sometimes it hurts to relive memories, especially happy ones, as it intensifies the loss. But it was such a tender memory, so beautifully etched onto the paper. It was heartwarming to read this.
I hope you have been well.
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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hello dear Aurora! I have 4 sisters, you can borrow one if you like but must give back
The feeling of loss is just because I spent 4 weeks with them, and as soon as I got back in Belgium I already missed them. I love my sisters, they aren't only sisters but my best friends as well.
Friends are wonderful, they fill the void when it needs to filled and it's always a comfort to know we can count with them as well.
Lots of love and hugs always
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Sometimes it is just like the start of an new episode. But as in a nightmare life seems to repeat certain things. Even if the moments do have these soft warm embracement's. They can be painful.
It is just my perception of this poem. Great poem.
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I wonderful memory here. I could see this happening with my sister. If not this, something similar that could bring out such a lovely poem as this.
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i have two sisters, sadly no cake though, ah family, i do not see mine as much as i used to these days, a good poem
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Mari this was reminiscing and I can relate to this one, there’s so much to share when we go back home… this was short and sweet…
mina
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Gosh! I miss those times with my family. As a matter of fact we haven't had any family outings this year. We must do something for Labor Day here at my house. Thanks for reminding me that family is so very important and for sharing your joy with us.
Much Love & Respect Always ♥
Renee
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words shared, split through time
once thought lost, rekindled now
like freshly baked cake
Hugs...Eddy
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you're feisty.
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Hugh hates free verse...he thinks it's broccoli.
Well as a defender of prose (and you) I'll say your poem is as far from fiction as is rhyming verse. I think there's a rhythm to free verse, one not usually associated with prose...fiction anyway. And you and I are good examples. You dislike writing prose but are adept at free verse. I'm horrible at free verse but enjoy writing prose. Semi-Proof that they are different. And one thing about free verse, it avoids all those bad rhyme schemes out there...like mine, my ability to rhyme sucks. I do know what Hugh means of course, and in most cases he's probably right, but you're not most cases. And of course I also see why so many choose to avoid rhyming.
Anyway,
You know I envy you and your family. I've told you that enough times. And I can see you've been missing them, re-adjusring to being away. I like that you and your sisters all get along...all the siblings in fact. You know how dysfunctional mine is (including me) and I wish we were at least a little like you and yours.
But the most important thing in this poem is a question left unanswered...what kind of cake?
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mi querida hija,
Welcome back! El padre has missed you and I bet I'm not the only one! LOL.
This is a sweet poem which speaks of comfortable happiness with your family.
BTW I didn't say that "free Verse" couldn't be good poetry! I said it's prose chopped into lines to look neater.
Applause, love and hugs, XXX El Padre.
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You little late dad, I've been back already for a while. This is the 4th poem I posted since end June, I think you just missed the others
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It's been so long since I've been with family I've about forgotten how good it feels but ,like you, I'm sure when we do meet we will start exactly where we left off.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
ps. I love the picture on your comments. Did you take that photo?
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Yes I did, past month in Rio from the top of the Sugar Loaf
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Magnificent!
Love these images You share with us Sweet Soul
What memories You have brought forth for us to experience~ Thank You
Miss You busy bee!
Hope You are having a Beautiful day!!
Many blessings to You
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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