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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
GRANDMA Growing up, a face is remembered. One with sparkling eyes that followed our play. Not hugs and kisses, it wasn't her way. She gave from her heart the best she knew how,"SCARE EM" she'd say, when a bag of candy was given at the end of our play. As we all grew older, so proud she was made, and a dollar we'd earn with each passing grade. The older we grew, her concern for us did too. She didn't want us blue. Boyfriends and girlfriends could we find? She didn't want us left behind. Haveing trouble finding someone to share? "LOOK IN THE PAPER, THERE ARE LOTS OF THEM THERE." Then we were married and the greatgrand children came Then the spark in her eyes turned into a flame. Anthony, the oldestest of this newest set, was pestered and poked to Oma's content. Now don't misunderstand he loved this little game, just fine, and returned the love to her EVERYTIME! And in her last few days, the thing I hold most dear. Is the flame in her eyes when the children were near. We all will now miss her, but in our hearts we will know. She's home and in peace, in the flame her eyes once did show. Close to the Savior and Grandpa her most dear. Wanting us to remember the good of the years. So be happy she is home now, where she wanted to be. And remember the good times and the things that were JUST SHE. One of my earliest works....written by request for my grandmothers funeral. |
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Richard 33 Member
since 1999-09-09
Posts 187glen easton, wv usa |
What a beautiful, and befitting way to remember your grandmother. I really loved reading this one, it brought tears to my eyes. very good poem!!! |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thankyou Richard. It still brings tears to my eyes as well. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Beautiful..if only they could live forever. There are somehow calmer, and have so much knowledge and wisdom to bestow. A beautiful tribute.. ------------------ A hero is a man who does what he can. ~Isis~ (The Fragile Rose) |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Thankyou for your words Isis. I am an untrained poet and in this work I can see many flaws with it techincally. I will never change word though. It was written with purpose and passion. My heart on paper. |
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CSwtThng Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 124 |
I'm sure your grandmother knew that you loved her very much. She is most certainly watching over you, and I'm sure yoku've made her very proud. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
CSwt...Thankyou for your kind comment. I appreciate it. |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
A beautiful tribute to your Grandma...you did her most proud!  ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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