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Open Poetry #2

Grandmother

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

0 posted 1999-09-29 06:01 PM

The lines etched
across her face
are like a braded rug
made from pieces
of yesterday.
Her fingers tremble now
as she cradles baby time,
the rocking rhythm
inborn
gentles sorrow,
she forgets
the unessential sequence
of events
and calls me
by my mother's name
and my child
by mine,
then herself a child again
waits to be unborn.

PhaerieChild
Senior Member

since 1999-08-30

Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon

1 posted 1999-09-29 06:05 PM

This is so stirring...I hope she fares well thru it. It is a hard thing to watch Alzheimers victims but they are still worth our love and respect.

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If you love me like music, I'll be your song.
~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

2 posted 1999-09-29 09:15 PM

This is one of the most fantastic pieces of poetry I have had the pleasure of reading. It is well crafted and speaks so true and sincere. Thanks for posting

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It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

3 posted 1999-09-29 09:32 PM

Very moving. I was touched by this.

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Denise

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