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Sunshine

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0 posted 2004-11-26 01:34 PM

Remembering her in special ways

I remember her at 50
I was but ten

she'd wave a hand, and delved
into age gracefully
slicing through air and
parting waters easily,
almost giddily
high styled and highly smiled

she magnifified the act
of wrinkling admirably,
carefully,
sensuously,
well.

I look at pictures of
forty, fifty, sixty years gone ~
she looked good,
always, always,
and while I'll never mirror her,

perhaps her genes
will fit my soul

I hope so, I would like
to carry on with her goals…

and if I mature…
when I grow old…

I’ll borrow her style
and class
knowing it’s no act
refining grace to polish fact

is an art defined
a part re-mined
through show and tell

as she told me, very well…

act the age within your heart
and the fountain of youth
will never depart.

Thank you, Grandmother,
for all of the gifts
you delivered
to me.

Elizabeth Givens
February 12, 1912 - November 26, 2004

Martie

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1 posted 2004-11-26 01:42 PM

Karilea/sissie

I know you already hold within, all her best parts.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-11-26 02:42 PM

Karilea, you already show her grace and elegance.
This is such a loving tribute...well done!
Heart hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Susan
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3 posted 2004-11-26 03:46 PM

How sweet is this - I know this from my mother - who always reflected the girl even in the mirror of age - beautifully done -

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Dautz Write
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4 posted 2004-11-26 04:07 PM

Sunshine,

It sounds like you have it and even more.
Enjoyed meeting her.

Dautz Write

Dark Angel
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5 posted 2004-11-26 04:12 PM

act the age within your heart
and the fountain of youth
will never depart.

your Granma knew what she was talking bout, some true advice above and you've penned a fine remembering.

Mxx

into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread.
~Sarah McLachlan~

jellybeans
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6 posted 2004-11-26 04:39 PM

this is amazing, and yes, the way you describe her, her genes do fit your soul

Gentle Spirit
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7 posted 2004-11-26 05:56 PM

yes indeed lady, you do have her grace within your soul...
lovely and beautiful tribute from your heart sweet sunnyone!!

garysgirl

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8 posted 2004-11-26 06:06 PM

Karilea, this is such a breautiful and loving tribute to your Grandmother. And, I agree with the others, you already have her grace, and her beauty.

Thanks for sharing your heart.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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9 posted 2004-11-26 07:10 PM

What a beautiful tribute to a much loved grandmother. I am quite sure you've already received her grace and class.

Like my grandmothers, you will always have her in your heart.

hugs, Marti

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
–St. Francis of Assisi

Ericc
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10 posted 2004-11-27 07:19 PM

Beautiful, beautiful tribute.

Eric

suthern

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11 posted 2004-11-28 08:54 AM

What a lovely tribute... your very words show your wish is fulfilled... her grace lives on in you. *S*

Susan Caldwell
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12 posted 2004-11-28 09:03 AM

big

Kari...so sorry.

you do carry her within you.

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

nakdthoughts
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13 posted 2004-11-28 09:16 AM

these are the hard times~~

you do the memories well...

M

smalltownmind
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14 posted 2004-11-28 09:18 AM

perhaps her genes
will fit my soul
-- amazing line...

Abe
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Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

15 posted 2004-11-28 12:18 PM

Karilea,
Lovely tribute to Grandma and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Abe

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16 posted 2004-11-28 12:32 PM

Dear Karilea, how beautiful! And yes no doubt you already mirror her gracefully!

I adored my own Grandmother too, what strength and grace she combined in her heart!

Thank you for this warm tribute.
Love and Joy.
Margherita

kayjay
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17 posted 2004-11-28 06:31 PM

The grace of your poem captures the grace of her character, as do you! Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

ThisDiamond
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18 posted 2004-11-28 06:53 PM

Oh yes, I know this in my heart. As you bless this memory, you also bless mine.
I do so enjoy riding along with you Karilea.
TD

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19 posted 2004-11-28 07:23 PM

Sunshine,
She must have been quite a lady. Gee I wish I'd age gracefully! I even trip over the years, forgetting if my age ends in and 8 or a 9! Maybe in a 7? That even sounds better! Enjoyed reading about such a wonderful woman!
miscellanea

Sunshine

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20 posted 2004-11-29 03:38 PM

Ah yes, Misc'e...she was QUITE the lady...

and I could go on about her attributes and her spunk, her spontaneity and witticisms...but I think I will go ahead and keep them for the moment, until they burst out in some untoward and unconventional poem, as she was that way, as well...

None of you could possibly comprehend at this moment just how much you all mean to me. Thank you for all you have shared, not only of yourselves, but of your own kindred spirits, as well.

JL
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21 posted 2004-11-30 01:13 AM

You are blessed in more ways than you know.
Wonderful poet, writer, and granddaughter too.
God bless you. You have a sweet, sweet spirit.

Excellent poem.

JL

LeeJ
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22 posted 2004-11-30 06:48 AM

darlin, you have mirrored her more then you will ever know...your beauty was hers....and is forever more.

Sparkling like a diamond again....hugs and smiles...

Fagin
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23 posted 2004-11-30 08:24 PM

She will always be special to us... great job Sis

serenity blaze
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24 posted 2004-11-30 08:27 PM

Kari? I've been away, and had no idea until tonight.

I'm sorry for your loss...

Magnus

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25 posted 2004-11-30 08:30 PM

Shining One...aren't they such a wonderful
part of our lives....those precious and
golden memories that have so influenced us,
though often very subtle.    We sit, think
of them,  smile outwardly...sitting in our
own world...a world where they live with us,
one that only we know...

I think she rubbed off on you far more than
you might like to admit....and I believe
you will age just as gracefully and sensually
as she did...

And yes,  I do know...

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