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catalinamoon
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0 posted 2001-01-08 06:57 PM


A man of valor, as of old
a man of love and stories told.
The only one who always cared
a special friend, forever there.

He always had a hug for me
and called me by the name "Sparky".
He owned a little shop in town
and here I would always be found.

He made me cherry cokes and dreams
he gave to me my self esteem.
He read to me of superman,
it was through him my hopes began.

Ten years ago he passed this world
and left behind this saddened girl.
But truly we are not apart
as he lives on within my heart.

Dedicated to Merle, one of the best men the world has ever seen. I miss you..



© Copyright 2001 Sandra - All Rights Reserved
Elizabeth
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1 posted 2001-01-08 07:10 PM


Beautiful...I'm sure your grandpa knows how much you miss him and will always live on in your heart.
ParisGrl
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2 posted 2001-01-08 07:26 PM


I know how you feel I lost my grandpa 4 years ago.  nicely done.   )

~Laura~

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3 posted 2001-01-08 07:36 PM


Sandra,
    A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.  He knows he's in your heart, and I'm sure he's watching over you, and is very proud of his little "Sparky". A wonderfully touching poem...
                 Love, Elise

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4 posted 2001-01-08 07:45 PM


Sandra, I could just hug you right now. . . again, you've been looking over my shoulder. . . and into my heart. . .

Thank you my friend. . .  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Victoria
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5 posted 2001-01-08 07:58 PM


wonderful sandra..loved it hon.. HUGS
nicely done

                     ~V~


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)



Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2001-01-08 09:51 PM


Oh Sandra ... what a wonderful tribute to your grandfather! You got me reminiscing myself.  I lost my grampa about 10 years ago as well. We're so very fortunate to have such fond memories ... sigh ... great writing, and thank you for bring back some of these happy thoughts for me too.  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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7 posted 2001-01-08 10:01 PM


ouch..this one truly brought out my tears..those deep down stifled-when-i-have-to-go-on-living tears...i lost my grandfather too.."papaw"..he called me 'betty boop'!  lol  i have no idea why..but grandpa's have a way with nicknames dont they...i miss my grandfather so much..he was always my hero..strong..but what a gentle man he was when one of his babies was in his lap..to hear him sing his silly little songs..   ...*sigh*...tears again..must go now..this is awesome..i can feel the mighty love in your heart spilling out into this one..your love letter to him...   i've written a many love letters to my grandfather too...what awesome men...grandpas..  

hugs, g


"there is no 'best' in a world of individuals"
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Mike
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8 posted 2001-01-08 10:01 PM


enjoyed muchly...  wonderful message contained within a nicely penned poem.
catalinamoon
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9 posted 2001-01-09 06:57 AM


I have to thank all of you who responded to this. My Grandfather deserves so much more this this little tribute.
Elizabeth, Paris Girl, DG,Mike, ELise, Kit, Sven, and Victoria.
Thanks you for looking into my heart, (the other one, that is still alive)
Sandra

Deborah1
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10 posted 2001-01-10 05:54 PM


There is nothing more special than a loving verse for someone that truly meant the world to us. Im sure he is looking down upon you smiling....a beautiful job here!!!

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar

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