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The Most Beautiful Thing

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 ~ wordancerblog ~ 4 Comments

I know that when Deborah tells me that I will love a book, I need to take her seriously.  In the nineteen years I’ve known her, she has never steered me wrong.  She has a unique gift for being able to match books to readers. 

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  1. Trish's avatar
    Trish on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    I can't add anything but, "Brava" to the comments here! The stanzas that begin, "Remember me as..." speak so clearly…

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    Lainie Levin on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    Well, first of all, the older I get, the older "old" is =)And I love the mindset you are bringing…

  3. Jessica Carey's avatar
    Jessica Carey on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    Remarkable. Flashy and spunky. I love your attitude approaching this year and your upcoming birthday. So inspiring.

  4. Leigh Anne Eck's avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck on One Little Word, 2026January 6, 2026

    I love all of this! The word, the thinking behind it, the poem, and the picture! I just reacently purchased…

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    Fran McCrackin on One Little Word, 2026January 6, 2026

    I like the way you build up to your word reveal. And with the perfect photo!

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4 responses to “The Most Beautiful Thing”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen
    March 5, 2022

    What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing it. I am going to look for this book. It sounds very special!

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    Ramona
    March 6, 2022

    Requesting the book to share with the grands! Love your poem that honors your grandfather. Maybe I’ll use some poetry in my memory posts this year.

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    sallydonnelly11
    March 6, 2022

    I’m so glad you commented on my slice so I’d click your name and read this slice of yours. You are a master at book talking a book. Giving just enough to make me want to read it. But then you allowed me to meet your grandfather. I love how you describe him by sharing all that his hands did. I’ve gathered photos of my daughter’s grandparents and great-grandparents to place in am album for them to remember. You’re inspiring me to add a poem to help the photos come alive. Thank you. I think I may use this book and your poem as a mentor text.

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    majfoil
    March 6, 2022

    Thanks for sharing the beauty of a life lived well … bringing life to others.

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