An unintended treasure

Awesome write, great subject
Love and light gorgeous
Ron x

I always look forward to your visits, my friend. I'm glad you found some appeal in the subject matter, sometimes I can't really be sure if I can write in a way to make something interesting enough... lol..
I try though!!

Much love and appreciate for your kindness, shown.

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B

Well, I don't know about gifted but I do try to learn and improve. Comps aren't usually my forte, but I've really learned a lot by expanding my comfort zone and trying to pen poems I normally wouldn't attempt otherwise.... Which opens my mind and possibly my capabilities.

Thank you for the kind words. It makes me feel like a champ already to know that you felt like you described. I only hope that I can become more worthy...

Glad you enjoyed, a tiny bit.
Much love and warmth sent your way ✨ 💫
🌹 - B

As the eighth kid in a family of nine, I was never big on hand-me-downs.

But once in awhile they can be like manna from heaven.

I'm the youngest out of three girls so all my formative years were spent in hand-me-downs,  I definitely feel your pain!!

And you're so so correct...  
Yes, sometimes it's the unexpected that truly makes a moving and substantial impact.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me and taking the time to stop by!

I'm deeply appreciative 🙏
Be well and be safe out there,
🌹 - 💙
B

Awesome write, Cool take on the orange comp.
Good luck!!

Thanks Nikki.
Much appreciated :)
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beautiful write ... Bless and love ... ..

My goodness....and an even more beautiful comment and visit.... ;)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, the list add and being of so much encouragement, dearest FeNyX.

I deeply appreciate you.
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Hey there, Mr B ;)
Competition poems are something of a challenge, so I'm wonderfully glad this one was able to pull you and and evoke the emotions it did.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to visit.... means a lot.

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Family heirlooms have a mystique that's hard to resist....affection shared through generations...nice poem ...L

I like that idea of irresistibility, dear Lawrence... it's viscerally appealing...

Thanks for seeing and feeling a bit of that mystique with me, it means a lot that you did.
I very much appreciate your visits :)

Much love and well wishes sent your way 🍃
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B

Dear BV,

Please tell me you have a stash of  VHS tapes hidden in there along with your emergency weed!  This is so beyond fantastic. I love the write. That goes without saying but the photo is simply the BEST thing I’ve seen handed down from family member to family member since I passed on taking the family coat stand.  This thing looked like Ichabod Crane with the worst case of scoliosis. I’m not sure how it held up any coats and the finish was a light mahogany. I think. It could have been a very faded espresso for all I know. Anyway, all the best for this comp. The poem is outrageously fabulous and the pic.  That needs to be your Christmas card this year! H 🌷

hahaha... I think all the family members on that Christmas card list would just howl with laughter if I highlighted the orange chest as the centerpiece for 'Season's Greetings' ... 😂 😂... Omg... just the thought...

Your comments always make me genuinely smile. and I so picture that coat rack!!! lol... It's awesome and productive to bask in your thoughts, as your feedback means a lot to me... I'm so glad you found enjoyment here.

I had a little help editing this one, which definitely resulted in making it a much better read. I feel fortunate for that help and learned a lot in the process..... as scary as I thought that was going to be.... lol.. It helped immensely.

All my warmest gratitude and thanks, dear lady
Seeing you is a favorite!!
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x

The new with the old is very hot.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

I will continue to explore my journey, indeed.
Appreciate you taking the time to stop by.
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We explore our journey together my beautiful strong smart sexy woman.  

Nicely done with this... love poetry about stilllife... good luck...

Thanks for the nod, LilD...
I very much appreciate you stopping by to leave your thoughts.... so glad you enjoyed!

🌹 - B
x

When I open one of your poems, I feel excited. You're unpredictable, changing directions, alternating mood, tone, subject, all with your multidimensional voice and slow, rhythmic cadence, that speaks of presence and control. It's hard to articulate the things I feel in your writing, regardless of how much I am praised for it, there's so much that is experienced and felt in your writing that defies the convenient cage of definition.

Daniel,  
You leave me at a loss for words.  
I can only say that I continue to keep an eye out for your avatar or poem publications in hopes of feeling something similar to what you've so eloquently described above. I've learned such a vast amount from you via your writing style, audio performances and the way you interact with others here on DUP.I know I wouldn't be anywhere close to the kind of writer I am and I continue to aspire towards without your kindness and all that help. It has really allowed for tremendous growth and change, leaving me with a strong sense of fearlessness to try new things.... and how very cool is that!?!!  
 
One of the many reasons I count myself extraordinary lucky in having your friendship. Thank you for everything you contribute here, it's beyond appreciated and it's something that will never be lost on me.  
   
Be well and be safe out there  
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-Susan

In so many arenas of life, I haven't maintained a consistent focused on healthy, positive interaction, I guess across the full timeline of living, that would be pretty difficult, as we learn and grow from mistakes, but those mistakes were really not so often something like being cruel, but more like not communicating well enough how I was feeling, so that misunderstandings would fester into something that might have been entirely avoidable, those sorts of things haunt me. Anyhow, my point with this grave memoir lol was to say that I'm glad I've almost always managed to stay focused on what's important here, to listen, try to connect, be kind and focus on the truth that we're all here to be heard and seen and felt. It's meaningful to me that it is meaningful to you. 💖💖

Nice personification with some killer lines...

Sigil shadows...  (Beautiful turn of phrase)

Quite lovely...

:)

Thanks so much for saying so, Cipher.

It was a great learning experience to pen.
Much obliged for stopping by and for leaving me your thoughts..... My day isn't really complete, without seeing you 🦋

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B

Daww...

:)))

<3<3<3

So I will end my evening admiring your two pieces of art.  The cabinet and the write. Both functioning with priceless value.  
Do not underestimate either.  

Well done, I can appreciate the attention to detail of both.

Thank you for finding appreciation in what usual might be seen as mundane.

-B

Your poem sang to me of memories engrained in wood whose stain brings nostalgia into the fore of the heart. My grandfather took up carpentry as a passion in addition to his job. His creations are cherished by me to this day. The desk he made fills my heart with the deep love of his hands. Your song of love for a family treasure reminds me that some furniture is more than a household item but is a repository of a legacy often from long before we were born. This poem is a treasure in itself.

XoXoXo
John