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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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On hearing news of grandmother's dying The heaviness in my heart quickly grew Mercifully my wife eased my crying As i asked her who died but i knew The short second running names in my head It wasn't her she means so much to me Some dark thoughts who it could be instead My in-laws or my step child it could be Hiding the thought of my step child dying Might not my in-laws for a smile to find My new family ever I'm trying To hold dear like the ones I left behind My father's resthome and grampa's all alone But momma and grandmomma are together In these few years my family has grown Though it's sad the reunion is forever [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 10-27-1999).] [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 10-27-1999).] |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Lovely poem, Walt. Grandmothers can have a very special place in our heart. Mine does. [This message has been edited by Ohme (edited 10-27-1999).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You have my sympathy, Walt... And if it's selfish to hope against hope it's not about someone beloved when we know we're getting bad news, then we're all guilty of being selfish. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
My condolences on your loss Walt. Very moving piece. ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extrordinaire! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I hope you had time to say what you should have said... and let this be a message to all who haven't yet said what needs to be said. Thank you for sharing Walt. I hope all of your memories of her are precious ones. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
God Bless your Gram, walt - hang in there - and come by for company when you can..  |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family, Walt. |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Good job Walt..It comes natrual, with out guilt to feel that its happend to someone else when we loose the ones we love. I'm sure she sends a smile with the warmth of the sun to show how proud that you've made her.. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
AH Walt,my heart is with you.Well done my friend. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Walt: I guess the blessing is that two people are now at peace and with each other... Hugs to you and your wife, sweetheart ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
Walt....I can totally relate. I just found out today that my GrandFather might not make it through the night. (HUGS)..... ------------------ "I Believe we are divine by nature." -Jewel Grace is the refinement of a soul over time. -Jewel |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
My deepest sympathies too Walt. My Grandmother died 20 years ago and I still miss her. I felt cheated of my time with her since I was only 12 at the time. So sad. She would love your poem. ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's tough. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. And don't be so tough on yourself. Life is hard enough. We can't help how we feel. We can only aspire to change our feelings and you certainly have expressed such a desire.Take care. ------------------ Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Walt, you have my every sympathy on this one...I miss my grandmother terribly sinced she passed. I think we all have a right to be a little selfish there. ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 10-28-1999).] |
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