Juanita
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Juanita wrote a new post, One Present for Christmas by Juanita 2 days, 13 hours ago
“Kids, this is going to be a tight Christmas. You can each pick out one thing from the Sears catalog that you want for Christmas.”
Looking back as an adult, I understand better how Mother felt when she had to say […]
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Juanita commented on the post, Guarded by Juanita 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Thanks for your comments Jeff! I’m glad you enjoyed the story
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Juanita commented on the post, Guarded by Juanita 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hey Jennifer, Thanks for reading and commenting! Its funny how something stares you in the face and you don’t even notice it! I didn’t even notice the timing disagreement! L’m glad you liked the story!
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Juanita commented on the post, "Light" by Lauren Benere-Forder 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I love your first phrase! “a waltz in the light of your eye.” I can hear the music of love never ending. Thanks for sharing!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Thank you Christian! I’m so glad you liked it. This is one of those poems that just wrote itself, like the sunrise in the morning!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Thank you Jane! In college, the grumpy lady who handed out the towels in gym class never smiled. I decided one day that I would make her smile. It took several weeks, but one day she smiled at me. I have never forgotten the burst of warm light that smile gave me. Smiles are so powerful!
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Juanita commented on the post, Tapered Isolation by Christian Donovan 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Christian, I love your poem, the imagery, the alliteration, and the magic you created. I am swept away by your last line! I can hear the ocean grinding the bones of darkness!
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Juanita commented on the post, The Light by SJ Cramer 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Light conquers our demons that dance in the dark! Clever image, with far reaching consequences for our happiness. Excellent use of alliteration and similar sounds. (I’ve forgotten the word for that particular repetition of sounds!) But you have used the technique so well!
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Juanita commented on the post, The Little Light by Jens Grabarske 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I love your phrase “your little light sets the world ablaze”. And I love the idea that we all have that capability in us!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Thank you, Marcena! I appreciate your comments!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Amana, thank you for your comments. So glad you liked it!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Thank you Joan, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Juanita commented on the post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Thank you for reading!
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Juanita commented on the post, Equity by Joan 3 weeks, 3 days ago
I like this poem! I also like the last stanza .. especially “to be able to aim for a mark” I like that you pointed out why we love dark, but your conclusion that light is better.
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Juanita commented on the post, Under the Bed by Chloe Edwards 3 weeks, 3 days ago
One of my childhood fears! Don’t let your foot dangle off the side of the bed! Did you mean to type head or hear in that last stanza? Excellent choice of illustration for this poem!
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Juanita commented on the post, Nightblind by Riana N 3 weeks, 3 days ago
A fun and very descriptive poem ending with my condition too! I can identify!
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Juanita commented on the post, Call Forth The Mystic by Susan C. Evans 3 weeks, 3 days ago
This is beautiful, and so graphic. The last verse, and especially the last line are inspiring!
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Juanita commented on the post, Morning Light by Penny Nelson 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Beautiful thought! Light equals life!
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Juanita commented on the post, Anticipating light by CE Botha 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Lovely poem, like a sunrise! I especially like the phrase that no one has ever written a poem about happiness or romance to celebrate the absence of light!
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Juanita wrote a new post, Smiles by Juanita 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Smiles
Smiles are….
Candles, shining in the dark,
Incandescent windows
Holding back the night.
Smiles are …
Loving gifts, a glowing spark,
Luminescent memories,
Shining curves of light.
Rummage in the cab […]
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Beautiful memories can light up your face . Shae
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Thank you for reading!
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I love the imagery of a smile as a “curve of light.” I like this poem!
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Thank you Joan, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Such wonderful light, smiles are, and you’ve bolstered a dampened spirit with this enlightening piece. thank you! 🙂
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Amana, thank you for your comments. So glad you liked it!
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Hello Juanita,
What a lovely and bright poem. Great use of the prompt and I just enjoyed reading something light and uplifting, reminding me to smile more because of all it brings. Thank you for sharing and I hope to read more from you.-
Thank you, Marcena! I appreciate your comments!
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Love it, Juanita. A happy and beautiful poem:) Smiles definitely make a difference in life. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Jane! In college, the grumpy lady who handed out the towels in gym class never smiled. I decided one day that I would make her smile. It took several weeks, but one day she smiled at me. I have never forgotten the burst of warm light that smile gave me. Smiles are so powerful!
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Hello Juanita,
I agree. The line ‘Shining curves of light’ is perfect. A lovely image.-
Thank you Christian! I’m so glad you liked it. This is one of those poems that just wrote itself, like the sunrise in the morning!
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What a colourful and heart-warming story. I love that the MC hadn’t realised they were poor – and in so many ways they weren’t. You showed the richness of their family life. Only having one present made it count for so much more – I could feel the excitement of poring thr9ugh the catalogue to choose the one – and, by the way, I remember pop beads!! I’d love to read more of this childhood.