Tuesday, July 7, 2009

' ' ' ' ' ' My Name In Sleep(Birthday Poem For Helen) Comments

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I wash her hair
for her.

She loves the ritual
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Dónall Dempsey
sad
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Kerry O'Connor 19 July 2009

You are most adept at capturing the moment, with such economy of words to build the mood. Your poems do wash the sadness away. Thanks again.

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Original Unknown Girl 08 July 2009

Absolutely gorgeous poem, feel very honoured. It made me think of my little princess when I used to make 'ears' for her whilst washing her hair! That was when the mane was less so and more curls lent themselves to being shaped and moulded! ! ! Tee Hee, , , , anyway however this was meant the sentiments are just beautiful. HG: -) xx

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Onelia Avelar 07 July 2009

Tender lovely poem - made from the same fine tissue the dreams in sleep are made from...

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Dónall Dempsey

Dónall Dempsey

Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare, Eire.
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