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Dear Granddaughter
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Dear Granddaughter |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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This was inspired by my daughter, who kicked inside of me for the first time as I was on my way to my father's funeral Dear Granddaughter, You will never see my face Or know the warmth of my embrace For I am soon to leave this earth Before the hour of your birth But darling please remember this Although I’ll never feel your kiss You have a Grandpa up above Who’s looking down at you with love You’ll never be with me to hear The things I’d whisper in your ear So let me tell you of the good Of life and love and womanhood When you are just a little girl With play and friendships in your world Treat everyone with equal worth No matter race or place of birth When you have reached your teenage years Don’t sleep with unwanted fears Confront the truth when you’re to blame And you will never live in shame When you are grown and love embrace And feel a kiss upon your face Remember that your beauty lies Within the deepness of your eyes When you have children of your own You’ll find the greatest love you’ve known If you will treat them with respect They’ll give back more than you expect Love to live and live to love And keep your faith in God above If you will live what you believe Then give much more than you recieve When years upon your face are worn And you’ve a grandchild to be born Only then will you begin To know the joy I feel within I love you, Grandpa |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
AAAAAAWWWWWWW!!! This is beautiful, Liz!!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
*tears* again, Elizabeth! This is so precious. I was just feeling sad the other day realizing that Christian never got to know my Dad and vice versa. This poem helps alot. Thanks. Denise |
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Franni Junior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 39 |
Liz, What a legacy you are leaving your family with poems like this one. Absolutely beautiful. Franni |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
This was breath taking, what a special keepsake you have given your daughter! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) This is absolutely beautiful!!!! You are an amazing writer, I was touched by your words and your message. Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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cjs9853 Junior Member
since 1999-11-26
Posts 44smyrna, tn usa. |
Beautiful,So very very special  Carol |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
I think I have tears in my eyes... Yep, sure do~ This was beautiful, amazing, heartfelt~~ Your talent is so inspiring~ Marie~ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind." The Bard |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz, this is truly amazing my friend. Beautiful work...beautiful words. AMAZING! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--this is so sweet and tender, just like your dear heart. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I really love it, Elizabeth - It's just beautiful... Maybe your dad helped you write it, ya think?...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for such dear comments. Franni, all of our poetry is a legacy to our children for it reveals to them more about ourselves than we ever tell them. Denise, I also have such regret that my children never met my mother, for she was so vibrant and fun loving and warm, there lives would have been so enriched. Nan, I believe he did write this Thanks Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is touching and very beautiful, Liz ... My grandfather was dying when Tiffiny was born; on the way home from the hospital we took her to see Grampa .... He died the next day ... I've saved this and will share it with my family ... Tears here ..... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
So touching is this one Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, This one is as lovely and wonderful as you are. Missed ya. Love Sy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is poignant perfection! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper, Thank you for sharing your experience. This happens to so many, and granparents can add so much love to a child's life Thanks Hoot, Thank you Sy, Missed you too. Thanks for the comment suthern, You are so kind, I'm glad you liked this one. Thank you Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is beautiful! My mother's father passed away before I was born, and this made me think of him... Keep up the good work! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Absolutely wonderfully written and perfectly expressed. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
You've done it again, Liz! I also think your dad helped you to write it...maybe he's your muse? "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" -The Crucible |
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