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In Just A Day
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In Just A Day |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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In Just A Day Years render us into effigies of our youth and she was at lest eighty-five when I met her. She had the vitality of a stallion pent-up in the fragility of age, her wizened face, convoluted with years, still hinting at the beauty she was. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, matriarch to those who knew her, intensely loved by family, revered by friends, respected by all. She was an old lady close to the end of her years holding the hand of a youthful minister trying to tell her of His love while God radiated from her soul like heat emanating from Holy Fire. I was the pupil, not the teacher, I the receiver, she the instrument by which He touched my soul. I was the youth who grew up that day, she the lesson I learned, God the thread she placed in my hands, love the fabric she taught me to sew. Years render us into effigies of our youth, and as mine approach the end, I remember her, the boy she taught to be a man, and can hardly wait to see her again. Years render us . . . but she changed me in a day. w. james beard, jr (c) november 2003 ...for my grandmother who left us in 1980. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
jwesley An excellent write, enjoyed the read. |
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Jes Member
since 2003-10-21
Posts 422Denmark |
So long ago and she is still in ya heart forever and more. Smile wow this told a picture, i nearby could see her tell you, and she will be there once it is time. Smile But untill then you shall do what she told and did learn you enjoy the seasons of every year. thanks Jes |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
it happens like that  |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
God the thread she placed in my hands, love the fabric she taught me to sew. Wonderful, just wonderful. hugs, Chris Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. -Tagore |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Some times special people touch us like that.. This is SO beautiful. A keeper for my library. Hugs~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A  for sure Jimmy. HUGS |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ Of all the beauties you've written and shared, I love this one best~ There in your words, I saw my own Great Grandmother ... thank you for the blessing of this piece~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this made me cry as this is a gorgeous tribute to your grandmother who shares the same golden heart you do! (smiles) Know she will always love you and guide you upon the entire golden path of life, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wow, surprised I was to see notice's in my email on this piece...I thought it died in the birthing and was fixing to hold a "wake" for it. Thanks to all for reading/commenting - tried to change one or two lines to make it read better, but it's beyond the editing time. Marge ... thank you, it started as a piece about an elderly lady and a, basically, new minister but with every word I added, I saw my grandmother, until she was almost visible before me. She loved poetry of all kinds and unfortunately she never saw anything I've written - a lot of which is through her eyes, or at least, the inspiration of the way she "saw" things. jimmy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ Thanks for letting me know that ... my Great Grandmother was the inspirational believer in my poetry (long before I even knew it WAS poetry) ... I felt as I read your beautiful piece ... a grandmother's influence~ Now let's kick this baby  for another round of reads it deserves~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
J. Wesley: I'm so glad I got to read this tonight. It's a wonderful poem! I too thought of my grandmother, who was a poet and encouraged me to write also. What a fine job you've done here! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
JW darling man I’m so glad Margie girl sent me the link for this it is an outstanding piece of writing, I could truly see the picture emerge, a beautiful picture it is too. There is within your writing an indefinable something that lifts it from the merely beautiful to another level of wonder. An excellent piece and one I hope is read by many as always Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Years render us . . . but she changed me in a day. This was awesome writing, warm reflections filled with happy images, not to mention a great love for one fine lady. Reminded me of my mom...and how sucessful she was and still is...impacting my life in many unique ways. Thank you for this lovely write and God bless you and your entire family |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
It's amazing how one can fill one's heart and change them in one day. Grandmother's have a way of doing that. Their wisdom radiates and warmth seems to poor out like rays from the sun peeking through the clouds. This great write came from a place of admiration and love. Kudos! Love and peace, Maggie ((~.~)) |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing your talents with others. Betty |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
How much I enjoyed reading your tribute to your grandmother. She must have been a remarkable woman. Thank you for sharing this with us. Huggles, Marti |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
well done |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I cannot tell you how deeply I was touched by your wonderfully poetic and expressive write of love. You have woven a magic carpet of divine threads ~ the master weaver taught you well.  Love & Light, Linda |
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