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Love Letters |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Post marked 1929 two cent George Washington stamps in red on the age yellowed envelopes Addressed in flowing perfect pen Letters to my grandmother that she had saved from him . He said that he missed her so and needed her... It was not what my eyes expected to see Such tenderness and yearning from the Grandfather I knew him to be He was suit and tie and stuffy No fun about him he was not one for informality That he could have a lover's heart I could hardly believe I could read no further into their privacy I separated the letters from their envelopes Saving the sentimental and letting the old stamps go into to the estate sale for some collector And as for me I'm wonder struck I finally understand I knew she loved him dearly but I never understood what she saw in the man LGR(C)3/18/12 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes indeed. He may have been what you perceived him to be to the rest of the world, but to your grandmother he was a lover par excellence! Can't always tell that book by its cover, eh? ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes, what a gift it was to find the letters. Thanks for being here Jerry. Lori  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I knew she loved him dearly but I never understood what she saw in the man He may have been a different man by the time you knew him... but in every look, she saw that tender lover. Beautiful write! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks for understanding perfectly! Lori |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Those letters, as revealing as they are, show beauty Is truly in the eyes of the beholder. Enjoyed Ms. E |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks James Lori |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Ms E I'm glad you liked this one, thanks for letting me know. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
simply EXCELLENT! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Goodmorning! and thank you very much! Lori |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
The best I've read of yours, my friend. Well written! j. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"And as for me I'm wonder struck I finally understand I knew she loved him dearly but I never understood what she saw in the man" Thought provoking, and I found out my parents were human too... It only took me about 20 years. Love the write Lori. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
J and JL Thanks guys! Glad you stopped by for the read. Lori |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I just love this little peek into a love story and the understanding it brought you...and me. Lovely poem, Lori. Ida |
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l'artiste Junior Member
since 2011-12-01
Posts 19Washington |
It is amazing the things we learn from hidden things. I love this poem, it is written well. Thanks for sharing |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Lori The twenties were not exactly the age of showing public affection, and sometimes not even in private. What you have done here is expose truths, that is that your grandfather did have soft feelings, but held them away from view of the whole world, except for your grandmother. I know men today that still do that, a carry over from that era. "I could read no further" I think I would have to read on, if those letters were mine. Good stuff, LGR, I enjoyed the poem. |
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