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Melts My Heart
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Melts My Heart |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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He said that of her smile What is left of who she is is what she remembers She remembers him with every fiber of her being One unremarkable afternoon in the least remarkable of places I overheard him say to her… “When you smile at me, it just melts my heart” A smile, that after more than sixty years, still possesses him God blessed me to hear that tenderness between my parents I heard their love. One that has lasted longer than my lifetime. A love that melts my heart. LGR©1/18/15 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A loving, heartfelt piece of writing about your parents, Lori. I trust both are doing well. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Beautiful.That described my father also.He really loved his wife( my mother) and catered to her all his life. So nice to have seen that type of love as it taught me what to expect and as I look at photos I still see the glint in my husband's eyes. Those eyes and his laugh is what got to me as a young girl and he never lost either of those things I did not get the catering but did not need that.I was pretty independent and kept busy all the time. jo |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry, thanks for asking about my parents. They are doing well under the circumstances. Mom's days at the assisted living center are slowly drawing to a close as her needs increase. That is part of what makes that moment so touching. "The rest of the story" is that the "least remarkable place" where it happened was in the bathroom. (reminds me of a line from one of your poems)He was telling her that she would have to wait for the aids to come back to help her up.  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jo, having been married 3 times, I had a hard time comprehending how someone would choose not to remarry. I once was blind, but now I see. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It's truly a blessing for your parents to have this depth in their relationship of a lifetime and it's a blessing too for you to witness it. With this one you tug at my heartstrings, dear Lori! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Dear Margerita, How good to hear from you! Still chokes me up every time I tell the story. I'll be sharing that poem there (Eaglecrest) in February when I read again. I'l be devoting most of my time to love poems. |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
Such undying declarations of love is so priceless and one rarely finds it existing these days of broken relationships. Good for you to treasure it.. |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
That's beautiful, and such love must have given you emotional security over the years. |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
How beautiful, Lori! Jaime |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
you are blessed by them, and them by you such family love seems to be more and more rare these days, be grateful |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fantastic...james |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
this is beautiful Lori, lovely dedication to your parents.  Love is the life of the soul... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lori, I can hardly see what I am typing for the sobs. I have just read the comments of yours and others in Wanda after mine and this poem and all the comments. I really do get it, but it all gets to me, and I can't help the sobs. I have no words. Sorry. Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Cry all you want! I'm not one to tell anyone not to cry, I do it at the drop of a sentimental hat. The blessings have far outweighed the problems we have encountered. I will be happy when my Dad finally gets moved over to the same facility as my Mom and they can share the same building. They will be happier too! ~L |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine 'tribute' write to family and lasting Romanticism, etc. ... well done! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sorry Everybody! I was looking at this and realized I responded to Owl and missed all you wonderful poets that took the time to read and respond to my poem. Wow. Boy is my face red! It is bad enough I haven't been doing my fair share of reading lately either. Please forgive me. If it weren't for all of you supporting my writing I wouldn't be the writer that I am today. And today this poet gets to go to Eaglecrest, where my Dad still lives, and read poetry to the residents! Thank you so much for always being here for me and giving me the confidence to continue. Bless your hearts! ~L |
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