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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME 
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It's almost twenty-eight years Since he left us. He would have turned One hundred five On our birthday. I did not know enough To say goodbye. I loved him dearly But remember only bits and pieces - Holding us in his lap, Singing his silly songs, Going to work at the mill, Fooling my baby brother Into thinking he had blown off The finger lost long ago In the lumber yard. I see him at the family reunion, Standing in his kitchen, Sitting at my wedding. He did not see our children, Or the tears and triumphs Of the intervening years. He did not see Grammy Dying by inches before our eyes. I'm rather glad of that. Still, I wish he were here And I could say to him "Happy birthday, Grandpa! I still miss you." |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Sweet remembrance of your loving grandfather. I was just thinking of my grandmother yesterday and her tender loving care. Thanks, Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marilyn- this is such a heartfelt write, and your love for your grandpa shines clearly in your words..  i wish he could be here to share this day with you, but I know he's with you in your heart.. Happy Birthday to you and your grandpa.. love and hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Ah wish i knew what it was like to have one. But I do a little bit with this thanks Life has got to chnage, Nothing stays the same, Soon it will be time, For me to move on. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
This is a lovely tribute to your grandfather! |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thanks for the kind replies. I almost didn't post this, as it really was just writing down what was in my head at the time, and not what I consider my best work. Ellie - Thanks for sharing that. Grandparents are really special in our lives. Mine are always on my mind a lot at this time of year. I was the first grandchild, and born on Grandpa's birthday. (Actually, two of his 10 grandchildren were! Quite a percentage!) Vicky - Thanks for your sweet reply. I would like to think he knows I am thinking of him today. Love and hugs to you! Maria - That is so sweet! Thank you. Everyone should know grandparents. Debbie - Thank you for your always kind replies. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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nicolette Junior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 42St. Paul, Minnesota |
great poem. It makes me want to jump in the car and go see my grandpa. Such genuine warmth and affection flows through in your writing. |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
a heartwarming tribute KC...I also have fond memories of my grandfather. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Nicolette - You do that, while you still can. Thanks for reading.Pegasus - It is a delight to have warmed your already warm heart. I'm glad if this brought back good memories.To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
KCS~ Very loving and thoughtful. Special people are these critters we call Grandpa's. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Marge- Thank you again. Having observed my own Dad becoming a Grandpa, I think these critters become more special when they become Grandpas. hugs< !signature-->To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn [This message has been edited by kcsgrandma (edited 12-03-2000).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
may not be one of your best pieces but i like this kind of poems best because it allows me, the reader to have a glimpse in the inner world of the poet....so i will say im glad you did post.... and happy belated birthday |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Kaile - I hadn't thought of this as allowing a glimpse into me, although I guess it is. Thank you for that comment. And thank you for the birthday wishes. Big 50 this year. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
This is great and got me to thinking that my own Father Time is the Grandpa to 15 grands and 5 greats! I guess we better get to know all these rugrats a lot better. Memories are what are the most important, but may not remember that until it is too late. Thanks for the reminder! ME |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thank you, Mother Earth. I only have one grandson so far, but getting to know grandbabies is one of the compensations for getting older. Hope you do build some great memories.To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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