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1slick_lady
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0 posted 2003-05-28 11:01 PM



Our Nan Can   (sung to “candy man can” lol )

who can take some words
show you unselfishly a thing or two
and turn those same lines
into a sonnet for you

                       our Nan can, yes our Nan can
                       yes, our Nan, keeps editing sharks away
                       from her little fishes
                       candy coats homework served up on dishes
                       turns our poetry into word wishes
                       yes, our Nan can, yes our Nan can

who can touch a stranger
come to a place unknown
welcome you, pull you close
and make you feel at home


                       our Nan can, yes our Nan can
                       yes, our Nan, keeps editing sharks away
                       from her little fishes
                       candy coats homework served up on dishes
                       turns our poetry into word wishes
                       yes, our Nan can, yes our Nan can

who has the gift of knowledge
and is willing to share
takes us to class
to help us be prepared

                       our Nan can, yes our Nan can
                       yes, our Nan, keeps editing sharks away
                       from her little fishes
                       candy coats homework served up on dishes
                       turns our poetry into word wishes
                       yes, our Nan can, yes our Nan can

who stands on the sidelines
wouldn’t hear of spot light
but is “our” true star
and shines so bright


                       our Nan can, yes our Nan can
                       yes, our Nan, keeps editing sharks away
                       from her little fishes
                       candy coats homework served up on dishes
                       turns our poetry into word wishes
                       yes, our Nan can, yes our Nan can
thank you Nan and HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WE LOVE YOU

"no one defines me, but...me"

© Copyright 2003 Helen Chambers - All Rights Reserved
serenity blaze
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1 posted 2003-05-28 11:06 PM


laughing--this is adorable!

and I think of her as "Supernan!"

Thank YOU for the grins, Helen,
and thank you Nan, well, just for being.

Happy Birthday!

Professor Gloom
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2 posted 2003-05-29 09:48 AM


Enjoyed your mirthful rhyme

Gloom

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3 posted 2003-05-30 04:33 AM


oh Helen, this is so cute! what a creative lady!
Sunshine
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4 posted 2003-05-30 10:53 AM


Helen, this is delightful!  Nan will be smiling broadly for sure!  Such a treat, and so clever of you!
Nan
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5 posted 2003-05-30 10:59 AM


Yep - a huge smile - Thank you, Helen - This is such a fun poem - It's very special to me... Yes I CAN!!!... Hugs -
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