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Faded Valentines
glued
glittered
valentines
gifts for mommy
scribbled words of love
fly from children’s fingers
to rest in attic boxes
while affections stray to others
and in the dawn of a winter’s day
she unfolds her faded hearts, loved anew
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, an etheree for
Colleen’s #tanka Tuesday.
No prompt words this week.
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And a bonus!
My Grandson’s Valentine’s Day Poem
(age 5)
Love is red
Love makes me happy
Love is connected to peace
Love is about Martin Luther King
I love my family
more than infinity
Myths of the Mirror 
A lovely ode to those heartfelt and handmade cards we created in elementary school! Love it!
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Thanks, Sean. Yes, exactly. I have a few from my daughter and now my grandson, and they fill my heart everytime I come across them. I’m so glad that came across. ❤
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What a beautiful poem by your grandson! I really love it! And yours too of course!! 😄❤
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I wish I could write poems in three seconds flat like my grandson does. Lol. We had a fun day of reading Shel Silverstein and then had to write a little poetry of our own. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed them. ❤
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Cute song 🙂 If the path ever takes you near for Valentine’s day http://mementoadventures.com/best-places-to-go-on-valentine-day-a-town-of-giacomo-casanova-vrsar-croatia/
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Thank you for the lovely comment. 🙂
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“valentines for mommy” – I recently opened a box of my mother’s belongings that hasn’t seen light for ten years. Apparently, it hadn’t been sorted very well at the time of her death, because it included a valentine my sister made 50 years ago. My sister was delighted when I returned it to her.
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Oh, I’m so glad she got it back, Ken. Those little treasures are like strings connecting us through time, even with those who are gone from our lives. Thanks for sharing such a sweet comment. ❤
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Sounds like your grandson is a budding poet, Diana, lol! And I love yours – still have some of those valentines from my boys.
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Thanks, Teri. My grandson wrote that poem in about 4 seconds. Ha ha. I’m so glad you have some of those homemade valentines. They’re so heartwarming. Thanks for the visit and have a great week.
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I do love both of these. I do agree that they mirror each other. You are definitely winning the battle against his absorption in video games. A good start to my day. Keep on!😊
Pat
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I don’t know if I’m winning the battle against video games, Pat, but a little bit of balance perhaps. We read a lot of kids poetry and play with rhyming. It’s pretty fun – which is the point. Thanks for stopping by to read and have a great week. 🙂
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You’re welcome. You too😊
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Your poem touched my heart, Diana. I too have a few Valentines signed ‘Your beloved (!) admirer’ in my trinket box. Beloved admirer is my daughter 🙂
I love your grandson’s poem about love. He didn’t miss anything 🙂 He is such a sweet boy ❤
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Thanks, Inese. “Your beloved” is a beautiful and poetic signature. How sweet of your daughter. Yes, you understand the poem perfectly – those old Valentines are so beautiful. The grandson is a sweety (most of the time). Ha ha. ❤
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❤
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I love both of these poems; one seems a mirror or response for the other. Your grandson sounds amazing. I love that you have folded generations of love and creativity into these two poems!
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Antonia. I didn’t even think of the poems as mirrors but you’re right about the generations folded into the pair. I’m hoping to instill a love of words in the kid before he gets distracted by the word of video games. So far so good. 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
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🙂 you too
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[…] Faded Valentines, #Ethereegluedglitteredvalentinesgifts for mommyscribbled words of lovefly from children’s fingersto rest in attic boxeswhile affections stray to othersand in the dawn of a winter’s dayshe unfolds her faded hearts, loved anewAnd a bonus!My Grandson’s Valentine’s Day Poem(age 5)Love is redLove makes me happyLove is connected to peaceLove is about Martin Luther KingI love my familymore than infinityD. Wallace Peach […]
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Wonderful tanka, Diana. So nostalgic. And I love the intro to your grandson’s creative writing. My grandson is quite taken with the word ‘infinity’ too. I don’t think I used that word in a sentence until I was in high school.
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Ha ha ha. Yes, it’s a cool word. 🙂 My grandson whipped that poem off in about 2 seconds. My took a lot longer. Lol. Thanks for the visit, my friend. ❤
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Beautiful tanka, Diana! Very sweet. And your grandson is quite the poet as well!
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Thanks, Julie. It was so fun to write some poetry together. Tornado Boy writes very quickly. 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed these. ❤
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So sweet, Diana. Happy Valentines Day!!💕
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Thanks, Jordy. We’re a bit ahead of schedule, but decided to go with it. ❤ Happy Writing!
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So it seems writing talent runs in the family. 🙂
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Ha ha. Thanks, Steven. This was a rather hasty dictation, but he loved the idea that I would blog it. We’re working on rhymes, so there could be some more in the future. 🙂 Happy Saturday!
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Spontaneity is the first cousin to creativity, or thereabouts. Have a good one too. 🙂
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What to do with all these is such a dilemma
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I’m just going to give them to my kids at some point. It will be their problem. Ha ha. Thanks for stopping by, Derrick. Happy Saturday.
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🙂
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Oh my gosh, your grandsons poem is the cutest!!
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He didn’t exactly labor over it, Jess. But like any budding author, he was happy to see it in print. Ha ha. Thanks so much for the visit 😀
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These are the best Valentines.
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Thanks, Sue. I have a small box of handmade keepsakes like these and just adore them. They’re treasures. Thanks for the visit and Happy Saturday!
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I keep mine too 🙂 x
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Talent runs in the family! Beautiful! Happy Valentine’s day!🌹
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Thank you for stopping by to read. 🙂 He loves poetry which makes me pretty happy. Have a great Saturday. ❤
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Likewise Diana❤️
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Sweet! He must take after you💐
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I’d love it if he develops an appreciation for words, Elisabet. Right now Legos are the most important pastime. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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Thank you, Enjoy!🥂
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The first one was simply heartbreaking, and the second just made my heart melt! A five year old genius is on your hands Diana. I am so curious about his ‘love is Martin Luther King’ line.
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It’s Black History Month here in the US and I’m certain he’s learning more about MLK Jr. in school. I was so tickled by the different ways he defines and thinks about love. 🙂 Thanks for the kind comment, Lenora. ❤
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That is amazing, I thought it was very informed for a 5 year old. They really don’t do that sort of thing for 5 year olds here – well not the ones I have worked with. Just shows you can talk about complex things with little ones because they do pick some things up!
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Wonderful Valentine’s from you and your amazing grandson, Diana. Pefect poems to celebrate love! ❤ xoxo
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Thank you, Bette. You’re an inspiration. We’ve been reading tons of Shel Silverstein and practicing our rhymes. Maybe more to come! 🙂
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Awesome! Oh, the magic and wonder of words! 🙂 How wonderful that you and Tornado Boy are able to explore the world together. xoxo
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I took a trip back in time while reading your tanka, Diana. Thanks! Your grandson’s poem is so sweet. What a doll.
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He’s a quick poet, Mary. He dictated so fast I had to rush to get it down. Ha ha. Mine took a little longer. 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind comment. Have a lovely weekend.
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Diana, your poem is so nostalgic. It’s wonderful! Your grandson’s is priceless!! Frame it! ❤
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Thanks, Dorinda. I’ll definitely save it. We might try a rhyming one this weekend. 🙂 I want the kid to grow up loving words, if I can. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
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Maybe you could start a chapbook with him. That would be a cool art project and all his work would be in it!! 😉
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What a great idea. We have little projects all over the place, but it would be nice to at least make a scrapbook out of it. Thanks!
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You’re welcome! Have fun!!
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Love both of these, Diana, but your grandson’s is priceless 🙂
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Awww thank you, Jacquie. I’ll tell him so this weekend. We’ve been reading a lot of Shel Silverstein, and both wrote poems. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Writing!
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These poems are amazing. Your grandson’s poem was quite sophisticated for his age.
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Thanks, Robbie. Tornado Boy dictated that poem in about 2 seconds. Ha ha. We’re working on rhyming so who knows what’s in the future. Have a wonderful, creative weekend!
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Good stuff!
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Thanks, Duke. Appreciate the visit! Have a great weekend.
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I’m just rolling along like old man river!
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Both beautiful poems. Family is indeed precious.
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I’m trying to get the grandson into storytelling and poetry, Helene. It’s so much fun. Thanks for the visit and the lovely comment. Happy writing!
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He is fortunate to have you Diana. Have fun.
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How sweet that you and your grandson are writing together! Both poems are lovely tributes to love and family. ❤
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Thanks Brad. We’ve been practicing rhyming too, so perhaps more efforts in the future. I’m glad you enjoyed the two. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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Happy co-creating! 🙂
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Valentines for Moms
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Thanks so much for sharing, Lyn. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the poems. Happy early Valentine’s Day. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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I loved both of these, Diana! Your grandson has obviously inherited your gift of writing. And his last line….so sweet! Thanks for sharing.
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The MLK line made me smile, Jill, and that last line was so adorable. I had to share. I’m certain there will be more in the future. Have a lovely weekend. ❤
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Both are beautiful, Diana.
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Thanks, Rob. A fun project for both of us on a sick-day from kindergarten. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
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Your grandson has real talent – wonder where he gets it!
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He dictated that poem very quickly, Noelle. We’re working on rhyming now, so probably more to come. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an amazing weekend!
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Those Valentines are the best! (but beware the glitter) This made me smile. (K)
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Yes, the glitter has a way of sticking around for a while! Ha ha. Thanks so much for the visit, Kerfe. Hope you have a wonderfully creative weekend!
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What beautiful, sweet treats. Happy early Valentine’s Day, Diana!
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Thanks, Mae. The grandson and I read lots of poetry and he was excited that I was going to share his poem. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Writing!
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Oh, Diana! Your words touched my heart. I have bins filled with my children’s cards! My favorite is the fact that you are instilling a love of poetry in your grandson’s heart. We need more artistic loving people in this world. Give that little guy a HUGE hug from me. ❤
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I’m not surprised that you have bins full, Colleen. Tornado Boy is descending on the household for the weekend so perhaps some more poems in the works. This one took him all of 2 seconds to dictate. Lol. Thanks for the lovely comment and have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
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LOL! Enjoy your time with Tornado Boy, LOL! I love that nickname. ❤
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These were so sweet that I bet I have diabetes now.
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LOL Ha ha ha. Great comment. Thank you for the laugh! 🙂
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Very sweet.
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Thank you. 🙂 The grandson and I read a lot of Shel Silverstein and we were in the mood for a little poetic composing. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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Precious and touching poems. Thank you for sharing them. ❤️ I still keep all the valentine’s cards from my kids….and you captured the sentiment so well. Your grandson is a talented writer with a big and loving heart, just like you.
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Thanks for the kind comment. 🙂 That’s so sweet that you saved your kids’ cards. I did too, and they make me smile. Kids are so adorable. My grandson dictated his poem in about 2 seconds, but I thought it was cute. 🙂
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I look forward to reading more of his poems in the future. 🙂 Made me smile today.
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Beautiful, both of them.
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Thanks, Sadie. My grandson was delighted that I was going to share his too. 🙂 Have a great weekend and Happy Writing.
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Thanks 🙏😊
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