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Larry C
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0 posted 2001-11-05 01:39 AM


Grandma’s Advice
By Larry Chadwick

When you’re young and still know it all,
You wonder what in the world is aging for.
It seems that you're not in need of any advice,
But as time goes by you learn some more.

Grandma was in the autumn years of her life,
I wanted her to know that to the end I’d care.
Conceding now that I really did not know it all,
It was time to see if she was still willing to share.

I asked to hear her words of wisdom about marriage,
If on this subject she was able to shed some light.
She got that cute little grin and offered me a wink,
Yes Sonny, you can either be happy or you can be right!

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either.  larry c

© Copyright 2001 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
Duncan
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1 posted 2001-11-05 01:49 AM


I know my Grandma was always right...really liked this one, Larry.
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2 posted 2001-11-05 01:56 AM


Way to go, Larry. Your grandma was smart, and probably right. And if she was also happy? then she was also smart enough to not always assume she was right. Right?  

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3 posted 2001-11-05 02:00 AM


Duncan,
Mine too! And pretty wise as well. Miss her!  

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4 posted 2001-11-05 02:03 AM


Midnitesun,
You always figure everything out. That's what I love about you! Yup. It's true. She was a sweetie and I'll never forget her!  

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5 posted 2001-11-05 07:09 AM


Special Grandmaw indeed! She is very talented in her reply! Mine is really a fire cracker..My little Sis decided to question her wisdom...her response was "I've already forgotten more than you'll ever know"! Don't knock the Grannies! Great verse!

Sincerely,
Regina

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