Open Poetry #11 |
Grace |
Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I never got to say good-bye to you, to hold your hand in your dying days and let you know I was there It should have been a happy time, a joyful time, I wanted so much for you to meet her, the birth of my second daughter named for you, born at the same time almost to the minute you died I called every day, I know you don't remember, and though you couldn't really speak I heard you, and know in my heart you heard me too Your death has been hard for me I have cried endless nights, some for my own relief and other tears for the sweet memories I have of you Your life was full you influenced my life so greatly, you kept me strong when strength I could not find and always gave hope for brighter tomorrow's Words right now are hard for me to describe you and they seem so jumbled in my mind so will end by saying I love you so Goodbye In Dear Loving Memory A Precious Soul, My Grandmother 1917-2000 "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a sad one ..but hopefully she knew about the birth of her namesake...im sure she did..and you made her very happy..HUGS.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Greeneyes grace of your grandmother passed to babe named for grandmother, a saving grace the sweetness in her eyes and face and she shall always smile on you and in everything you say and do this is beautiful your grandmother would be proud Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
She knew and she knows and she watches over you from her place with God Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Green Eyes--What a tender poem...and I'm sure she knows now much more then she ever did when she was alive....hugs! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
~Victoria~ she knew of the little one, and was so excited....thank you for your words of comfort, it is much appreciated... Sunshine~ Your name fits you well... I have been so humbled these last couple of months, with life and death....Thank you for such graceful words... Interloper~ I believe she does, thank you for reminding me.... Martie~ thank you for the hug....and for the kind words, as they are so appreciated by me.... **** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
A very touching heart felt poem. Thank you for sharing. Love and light, Richard |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
yet another one of your poems mirrors my life... this is a beautiful tribute, the remarkable coincidencce of her passing and the baby's arrival speaks volumes of things meant to be and things that we should never question...gifts of grace. wonderful writing green eyes. take care jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
maxtec1~ appreciate your words, thank you for taking time to read mine.... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Janet Marie~ I am Full of Grace to have been so blessed with my daughter...though it was hard, it was so special seeing life through her eyes.....it is amazing how God works...thank you for your words, as they do mean much to me always.... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
you have translate your feelings quite well in this wonderful poem. wish you strength. take care Charisma |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Charisma~I need that strength, thank you... thank you for letting me know you were here... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Greeneyes, Beautiful tribute to your grandmother. It is always hard to say goodbye, but as one door closed another opened. Perhaps she walked through the open one. Hold on to the memories, for in them, she will always live. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lonewolf~ I know she did, and such sweet memories I have of her...thank you so much for your kind words of comfort.... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GreenEyes~ And you have Graced us with this gentle gift of sharing. *Heart-Hugs* for you and Grandmother's namesake. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Marge~ I will pass the hug along to her namesake, thanks so much.... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Greeneyes- You must know how much this touched my heart. my grandparents (both sides) all died before I was born - one grandfather just before - and I was constantly told how much they would have wanted to know me - - then I married and when My son was born - it was just after his maternal grandfather had died - - Married again and when Sharon's son was born - Dane only had but few months to enjoy him (Will's uncle). I don't know why this tragedy repeats itself but I do know the sadness it brings - Hugs to you - I'm sure Ali will bring great pride to grandmothe and mother as she grows in age and wisdom |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I just adore you bill...thank you for always sharing your words not only with me but with all you come in contact with....I know Ali will be a perfect "example" of both her great grandmother, and grandmother....it's been a rough couple of months, your reply and the reply of others has meant so much...thank you my friend...always... ~LC~ Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The wonderful memories and love that you hold for your grandmother now have an extra vehicle in which to travel through your heart with and that makes the memories and love even that much more special. Much strength to you as well and my prayers for your peace as I know your grandmother has found hers. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Such soft and tender thoughts and memories written so beautifully...James |
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