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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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For those of you who haven't visited Nan's Morsels and seen my family's "Poetry from the Generations", I have one of my Nana's works for you - I just received a whole package of her poetry (some of which I've never seen) from a cousin who had it stashed away - So, I have some new treats in store for you. This one was written by my late grandmother for her son, my father, circa 1940 - as he joined the US Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during WWII. by - Velma M. Carlson (1903-1996) He played on the floor with his toys, one day, And I rocked him on my knee. I sang him songs of long ago, So sweet he was to me. His little feet made a patter sweet Around the rooms, one day; But now he's grown to manhood And his toys are tucked away. No longer, I see the fingermarks That streaked the windowpanes - Or kiss the little hurts for him And send him out to play. No longer, I hear his laughter As he played upon the floor; Nor see his dimpled upturned face Like my little boy of four. No longer, I hear his boyish call "Mommy, come out and play." My little boy has grown up now And is sailing far away. My little boy is strong and brave And feels the urge to roam. Dear God, please, watch over him, And guide him safely home. My little boy who's grown up now Leaves memories that I love. The ache within my heart is known To only God above. I would not stand within his way Of what he chooses to be; But, Dear God, watch over him - He's oh, so dear to me. Guide him safely, day by day. Protect him through the night; Help him to be strong and brave, And always do the right. Although he is a sailor now On some far distant shore He'll always be the same As my little boy of four. Thanks Nana - God Bless [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-15-99).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Absolutely wonderful. What beautiful sentiments these are. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
very touching Nan...what a lovely treasure from your nana....looking forward to more......... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, Nan. So easy to see where your talent came from! And so wonderful that these have all been saved for future generations. My mother's sister was a poet too, but unfortunately, her works were not saved by anyone after her death. It's so sad. I would love to have them now! ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very beautiful.......what a legacy she has left ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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beowulf_26 Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 183 |
You are truly blessed to have such talent in your family. I'm sure you realize the treasure of poetry you've been given, not just on paper either. ------------------ Opinions are like bellybuttons: eveybody's got 'em and they're good for nothing. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wow Nan! What a treasure!!! Poetry runs through your veins. Thanks for sharing this, I just loved it! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
I'm so glad you got that package! This is quite a treasure and I can't wait to read more of these. Definitely in the genes, that's for sure! Thanks for sharing this, nancy |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, Although this is new to me it is no surprise I think her gene was past to you. In sweetness loyalty and surmise. This is one wonderful poem *L* |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
How wonderful that your cousin gave the poems to you! There is definitely talent in your ancestry that has carried on....can't wait to read your granddaughters poetry next!  |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
.... well, would a tape recording be sufficient? I could arrange that one quite easily....  |
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