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Gin Rummy
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GIN RUMMY


My mother playing cards
I see her in a good light
quiet and still.

Once she saw me
at the kitchen table
copying a Van Gogh drawing
using my imagination,
quiet and still.


            

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 Reviews of "Gin Rummy"
Reviewed by Sara Penrod (Reader)
Reviewed on June 12, 2006
Interesting--a beautiful tribute to your mother.

It's worth noting that the game is actually called "gin rummy."

Sara

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on June 12, 2006
oh yes
we come to live with many layers
and parent, sometimes covers them.......and at the same times exposes them
excellent
pax A

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
Your talent impresses me, as well. As does your understanding and compassion for your mother.

Susan

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
You sure do have a way of using words and painting a picture with them, Kenny. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
Very up clode and personal.

Ron

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on June 11, 2006
You're a dear Kenny for in your verse I read calmness and then...it's passed along to me.
Susan


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