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Flag Day (For Grandma)
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Flag Day (For Grandma) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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Flag Day just passed on by I only know because the news Thought it would be a nice tidbit somehow that I could use It was my grandmother’s birthday and again I forgot A shiver runs down my spine I’m a grandson all for naught In the years past becoming a man grandma fades away I remember when we raised the flag on this special day But growing up and apart little things make up the past And memories are all I have, the gift to ever last She never once forgot my day and but oh how she fussed Mine was not on Flag Day but in the boring old August Action figures and baseball bats complete with ball and glove She gave me so many things but mostly she gave her love This will be the first year I won't be sending her a card I will make a solemn trip that right now seems very hard When I reach the door and knock, my heartstrings receive a tug I see Grampa standing there and give him a great big hug Grandma sleep well tonight twas drafty I wore a sweater It might be late; the flag is up, now I’m feeling better. [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 06-15-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Walt, this is sweet! I just absolutely love this! Just a tidbit from the news and you come up with this! Amazing!  ~Sheri |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is very nice Walt , your Grama would be proud im sure, Wonderful poem  Thanks for the Welcome back you posted me too Julie |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you irie and whiskey very much |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Walt, this was wonderful! What an incredibly tender and moving verse this was. Loved it! Best wishes, /Kit |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you kit...each line has fourteen syllables for the fourteenth day of June |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I think Gram deserves for the flag to wave in her honor...  |
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SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Walt~ this is so sweet.....I think I need to call my Grandma...... -SEA |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Aawww Walt,...this is just lovely. So sweet of you to express and share. Also,..I found the 14 syllables for the 14th day to be pretty neat. hehe. Great work. *Peace. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
wow it says 5000 for nan congrats nan! yuh the first year my gramma's birthday and no gramma sigh and i remembered it just like i usually did..from the 10 o clock news..rest in heaven gramma yuh yuh!! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A double tribute!! I'll remember your grandma every Flag Day from now on when I put my flag up. Thanks for a sweet poem!  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank yuh pdv that would be cool if yuh do |
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