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Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

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0 posted 2007-01-12 08:47 PM

Today is Grandma's birthday
Though she's been gone these many years
I remember well the day she died
I could not stem my tears
She and I were pals
I wasn't ready to let her go
All through her illness
I always told her so
"Now darlin" she would answer
"We never know how long we stay
It was the Lord that put us here
Only he can say"
I placed a shawl about her neck
As she trembled from the cold
And gazing at her wrinkled face
I realized she'd grown old

I never knew how old she was
That question she wouldn't allow
(Later I was shocked to learn
She was younger than I am now!)
But granny was a wise old owl,
Full of great advice
"Think before you leap my dear
Every action has a price"
"Don't treat love lightly
Once it comes to you
True love should be cherished
For it comes to very few"
I often think of her
Now that I am old
And realize her legacy
Was worth much more than gold

As for riches, I have none
For my children when I leave
Fame and fortune were never things
I aspired to acheive
I hope when my time has come
To leave this vale of tears
They have learned the lessons
Grandma taught me through the years
"Love each other dearly
Your children and your spouse"
"Sprinkle laughter daily
Let it permeate the house"
"Treat your neighbor with respect
As you would have him do"

This is now my legacy
That I will leave to you

trutodaraiders
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since 2006-12-02

Posts 820
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1 posted 2007-01-12 09:04 PM

Bea that was a awsome poem. You did a excellent job here!

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

2 posted 2007-01-12 09:37 PM

Thanks raiders...so happy you liked it.
Grandma was quite a gal!

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

3 posted 2007-01-12 09:51 PM

Grandma Bea... wonderful wonderful words here for your beloved Grandma... RDB

ivordavies
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since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

4 posted 2007-01-13 04:57 AM

A legacy of wisdom
is worth so much more than gold.
Of love that's shared with all we meet
as we are growing old.

Most strive for fame and fortune
in everything they do.
But I would share the wisdom
of the words Gran shared with you.

When we make our final journey
and we leave all else behind.
Our legacy of treasures
should be of your Grandma's kind.

Bea,

Another Grandma Bea classic, if you only leave a legacy of yourself it also means there is nobody fighting over the spoils!

Have Fun,

Ivor

The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last.
It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past.

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

5 posted 2007-01-13 10:23 AM

"I hope when my time has come
To leave this vale of tears
They have learned the lessons
Grandma taught me through the years
"Love each other dearly
Your children and your spouse"
"Sprinkle laughter daily
Let it permeate the house"
"Treat your neighbor with respect
As you would have him do""

Sweet!

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

6 posted 2007-01-13 10:44 AM

This was absolutely lovely... thanx for sharing

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

7 posted 2007-01-13 11:04 AM

As for riches, I have none
For my children when I leave
Fame and fortune were never things
I aspired to acheive
I hope when my time has come
To leave this vale of tears
They have learned the lessons
Grandma taught me through the years
"Love each other dearly
Your children and your spouse"
"Sprinkle laughter daily
Let it permeate the house"
"Treat your neighbor with respect
As you would have him do"

This is now my legacy
That I will leave to you

a heartwarming poem, which one wise owl passed down to another...

it isn't about fortune or fame...and you have shown through this, true love, and faith.

lovely you, in richness you walk because of this incredible woman you love so much

delightful tribute

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2007-01-13 11:07 AM

It appears to me, Beautiful Bea, that the apple did not fall far from the venerable tree!

Both you and your grandma are women to be admired! God bless you both ~ in Heaven and on Earth!

~ A heart-warming rendering from your warm heart!

EA

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

9 posted 2007-01-13 09:51 PM

Thanks Roniece, I think Grandma would approve.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

Posts 438

10 posted 2007-01-13 09:56 PM

Thanks Ivor...so happy to see you here!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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11 posted 2007-01-13 10:00 PM

Thanks Jl...I'm sure Gram is smiling at me somewhere out there.

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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12 posted 2007-01-14 01:40 AM

Thanks Coco...happy you enjoyed it.

Beatrice Boyle
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13 posted 2007-01-14 01:43 AM

As you can see...I came across my "grandmaisms" naturally!

Beatrice Boyle
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since 2006-12-06

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14 posted 2007-01-14 02:05 AM

Thanks Jl...you would have loved her!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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15 posted 2007-01-14 02:13 AM

Thanks Earth Angel...everyone knows that Granny apples make the best pies!

Bea

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