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Family of Friends
by Janet Brice Parker → (All Poetry by Janet Brice Parker)
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Families of friends
can fill a void with
welcome and warmth.

Three of our parents have passed away.
Brothers and sisters divided up
into growing family sections.

A Christmas eve visit
at Cat and Doddie’s
old rambling house with family waiting.

Shay Shay running around
like a wild child waiting
for Santa.

The college girls having
a gift swap with their friends.
A house teeming with love and laughter.

I feel as if I am being nurtured
like Lily in “The Secret Life of Bees.”
I want to go upstairs and sink into one of the beds.

The smell of serious cooking, massive amounts
of inviting aroma that are part of the people
who share so much love for each other and for us.

Long time best friends.
Summers of barbeques and Badminton.
Rich green grass and a porch swing.

The colors of summer and winter shared.
The colors of us welcomed in their home
and the colors of them welcomed in ours.



   

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 Reviews of "Family of Friends"
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2004
Wonderful images and this one touches the heart with love and nostalgia.

Reviewed on December 28, 2004
Images well penned. Enjoyed

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
you have captured the essence of warmth in friendship ... very vivid images ...

Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Fantastic writing of sharing with this unique family of yours. I am glad you have someone special like your friends.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Yes it is always unique the way two or ;more families meld together to form lifetime bonds. Years may separate but once you see them again the flood of warm memories are instantly reawakened. You captured this so well...I wanted to be there with you in there house. Nice...

Felix

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Beautiful write!

Reviewed by William DeVault
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Intimate, in that comforting way.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Truly the spirit of Christmas that is perennial, Janet - blessed are you indeed! This is a wonderful "winter warmer" TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Lovely warm feelings in this poem...kind of like a comfy old sweater that fits just right - that's what it's like when you're around good, honest, loving friends and family.

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Ah this is soft and sweet, a true delight to read.

Take care

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
janet,

feel like i've taken a break
with your's and enjoyed the writ

thanks,
d.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
Lovely, warm write.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 26, 2004
You are building glorious memories! This is superb imagery Janet, that will be recalled with love for always. Thanks for sharing! Love Eileen


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