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My Grandmother's Nightgowns
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My Grandmother's Nightgowns |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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My Grandmother’s nightgowns came to me unexpectedly in the early spring. She gave them away in boxes with other things from the basement and closets cleaned. With my fuzzy flannels keeping the cold away, I didn’t give much thought to that bundle of sleeveless pastels scented with sachet. Slowly the nights turned warm and whispered of my Grandmother’s gowns waiting soft as petals for me to pick. I took the first one, half expecting it to be too small or scratchy perhaps. I never suspected it would be such a delight. It was soft as a caress to wear. I slept so sweet that night. And on the many nights after each different color I put on. I marveled at the delicate differences of lace and hue, ribbons and appliqué. So simple in their beauty, are these lovely gowns my Grandmother had given me. I felt special when I wore them barefooted in the kitchen. I basked in their understated elegance and mused on the emotions they brought to me. My Grandmother’s nightgowns came to me unexpectedly in the spring. I celebrated them all summer. LGR©1991 [This message has been edited by Lori Grosser Rhoden (12-07-2010 02:53 PM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely thoughts of your Grandmother. Lori. I am sure you came by the gowns for a reason. Ida |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Ida, I know it isn't really the right season for the poem but the holidays bring back memories of her. Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
The essence of your grandmother in those gowns was part of the wonder of them I have a feeling. What a wonderful thing to bequeath to another, something as personal as a nightgown. That is very touching. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks for understanding Jerry. Lori |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, "the clothes of ages past". How privileged you are to wear them. Things were made to last in the old days so I'm sure you'll celebrate more summers with them. Helen |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Helen, I wrote that back in '91 and I wore them out. But I still get the same feeling whenever I think of them. thanks for the read  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I appreciate the warmth your poem inspires but can only imagine the emotions of those very very special gifts given to you. Thanks for sharing and God bless, -Bob |
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bigthinker8 Junior Member
since 2010-11-22
Posts 19Chicago Il |
Brought me back to my grandma, thank you. The way she shuffled in her slippers, lucky to have such memories. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Precious memories, dear Lori. Your Grandmother's spirit danced closer to your heart through her nightgowns. Sweet. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling over the memories of such gifts... as you well know, these memories can never be diminished! |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Thank you for sharing your memories. This was delight to read. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bob, Bigthinker8 ,Margherita, Sunshine and Earl-Thank you all so much for letting me know my poem touched you. Lori |
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