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I Remember Grandpa
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I Remember Grandpa |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan 
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Pointing a finger his voice still strong but a little shaky I recall grandpa's story of... the tree he planted for me. He took my hand, down the lane we went together. As we walked along my grandpa said to me See that that tree over there flourishing leaves of green? I nodded my head. As he spoke and told me how it seemed like only yesterday it was a young sap planted from seed the day I was born. Like that tree I too have grown older now, as I plant the seed I smile looking to the heavens above... I rememember Grandpa. [This message has been edited by froggy (11-25-2003 10:10 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A beautiful tribute to your grandfather, who obviously cared a great deal for you. This really is a week for all those good memories to surface, to take time out to say "Thanks" A fine write, m'friend. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Thank-you Midnitesun. My grandfather died years ago,today I found myself writing about it. :-) |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is a very touching poem. I always find it precious when trees are planted for others, and the memories that those plantings carry. Sounds like you had a wonderful Grandpa, and I am sure he was smiling down from heaven as you wrote this poem.  Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Ella Part of the way (as you know) that I make my living is by planting trees, so this poem is extra special to me....:-) Well done,froggy, enjoyed reading this very much, you must share it in poetry chat... ________ice ><> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Like that tree I too have grown older now, as I plant the seed I smile looking to the heavens above... and you are part of that heaven, the sky all the wonderful things which make up life you are warm rays of sun, the start of a new day, all woman who feels love in an incredible way...planting seeds for all who reads, you are that smile all thoughts perceive. Beautifully written, enjoyed |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Thank-you Lost Dreamer for the lovely comment. Thank-you ice for the sweet comment, yes I'll bring it to chat. I guess my groove is coming back. :-) Thank-you LeeJ for the sweet comment too. My grandpa was a very special man and though he passed away when I was younger the memories still remain within me. Thank-you all for the sweet and wonderful comments. Hugs to each of you. :-) |
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pammy Member
since 2003-11-27
Posts 50California |
i really like this tribute to your Grandpa. It is very cool |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
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Hockeychick19 Member
since 2002-10-29
Posts 430Massachusetts, USA |
Froggy, This is beautiful. I know your Grandpa is watching over you smiling while he reads this too. Great write ~Kelly~ Life is a gift so live it to the fullest! |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Thank-you Pammy for the nice comment. My grandpa was a special person. Thank-you SharaRose. Thank-you Hockeychick19 for the nice comment for the sweet comment. :-) |
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