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Grandma knew........
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Grandma knew........ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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My Grandma was a woman with a brilliant attitude. No strife in life could come along to dampen Grandma's mood. Embracing life - arms open wide - she loved her fellow man, She worshipped God and tried to live according to His plan. I asked her, "Grandma, how do you maintain such happiness? I can't imagine how you seem to handle so much stress!" She smiled at me in such a way that only Grandma could And said, "Because I know for sure that everyone is good." "Oh, come now, Grandma", I replied with all the nerve I had. "It is a well-known fact of life that men are good AND bad." "Not so", said she. "I do agree some are misunderstood But, deep inside, I do believe that everybody's good." "Well, let's suppose," I said, "some hair-brain cuts you off in traffic, Displays a finger in a way considered pornographic?" "So what?", she said. "I don't believe he does it to offend. He wasn't raised with couth and class like you and I have been." "So someone steals your purse!", I cried. "That's got to make you mad!!!" "No", she replied. "It only serves to make me feel quite sad For some young boy not skilled enough to hold a steady job…. In degradation, he is forced to lie, cheat, steal and rob." It didn't matter what I said. She knew just what to say. She lived another twenty years by being just that way. Her smile, a glowing testament to chronic happiness, Which never left her face until we laid her to her rest. The years have not been kind to me. I've had my share of strife And, late last week, I thought of Grandma and her happy life So I decided I would try it, that is, if I could To spend one day entirely thinking everyone was good. I was amazed at my results! How lucky could I get? A nicer, kinder group of people I had never met! Courteous and friendly were they all - and pleasant, too… I had a smile from ear to ear by time the day was through. Then I decided I would try to do the opposite, Regard all men with jaundiced eye, just for the hell of it. Well, every bum and sniveling jerk and sorry S.O.B Came out to make it their ambition just to bother me! So then I knew what Grandma meant. I truly now believe The attitudes of others are in thoughts that WE perceive. The world will always be the way we see it in our heart… And, if I didn't say it Grandma, you were VERY smart! |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
What a wise Grandma you had Balladeer, and how well we would all do to learn from her words.....A lovely poem, that took me back to my childhood...Thanks for helping me to remember. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This one is your best no question in my mind. I love it like no other, it's perfect. What a message, just beautiful you had a wise grandmother, and it's rubbed off on you just right. [This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 02-28-2000).] |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Aren't Grandma's just the KOOLEST? I know mine is... Awesome, Deer.....  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I like this a whole bunch-a-lot. What gems of wisdom you write. Grandma's are most often like that ... wise and wonderful. Thanks for pulling some heartstrings. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You're so right, Balladeer, Grandma did know! A lovely poem! Corinne |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I agree, your grandma was very smart! Our perceptions are everything! Excellent piece of writing, Balladeer! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Attitude is like a mirror, a reflection back of what we put into it! I have never forgot those words! I have a wise mom! Thanks Balladeer, these are wise, true words! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Balladeer, You just described my granny to the T, and wonderful thoughts are now with me, one thing my granny could do is cook any thing and every thing. Wonderful poem, thank you Cerenity |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Deer, this is so sweet. I think quite a lot of that lady rubbed of on you. Beautifully done! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
My warm thanks to you all. Yep, Grandmas are wonderful folks for sure. The older I got, the smarter I realized she was. God bless them all. Thank you for reading  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I wish that there might someday be a similar story told of me with respect and sentiment, one might tell of how Grandmother Claire could, well... ...at least...spell. (sometimes, anyway) Not only a wonderful message and sweetly sentimental, this piece was written with superb skill, Balladeer. I really enjoyed it. ~ Claire |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Balladeer ... a wonderful tribute to your grandma made me smile and remember mine Rex |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Your Grandma was a very wise woman, Balladeer. Your words have been missed much of late. Glad to see you! Excellent poem, too. Michael |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Grandma does know best .... Such a Wonderful piece Sir ..... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice poem about your grandmother. I loved to spend time at my grandmothers. She had a rocking chair and beautiful china cabinets and a large swing on the front porch, and a super deluxe grape vine in the back yard, and a large spacious basement with old trunks full of exciting things. She was a very sweet grandma. And its true the world will be the way we see it in our hearts. James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My grandmother was an old battle ax who never missed an opportunity to point out the error of my ways, couldn't cook worth diddly, and left her snuff spit jars lying around like land mines to attack the unsuspecting... And I still miss her every day. *S* This is wonderful, Balladeer... wise words woven in poetic perfection... and it invites us all to tour our memories... Well done! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Enjoyed this much, 'Deer, and so very glad she passed on to you, the very best. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yammean? Ya thought I was an okay guy for at least one day?....I'm impressed! Yanno, I had a granny like that too! When my dad went off to war, she wrote him a letter, (I still have it).....she said; "Son, if you'll be nice to those Japanese boys they'll be nice to you)....LOL |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a wise Grandmother you had |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Michael can you repost this (we have a proud new Gramma around these parts) and some recent ones as well. So much wisdom in this one, and lessons to be shared. You're the best! ~* Imagination is more important than knowledge *~ |
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