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Loving Thoughts of Grandma
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Loving Thoughts of Grandma |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... 
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This past year certainly wasn't a good year for me as far as losing loved ones is concerned. Like Auguste...my Grandma was a SPECIAL angel to me and she was every thing I hope to be. The following poem was my loving tribute to her...and her memory. Loving Thoughts of Grandma *************************** From a tiny child in your arms you loved us from day one. You held us close and kissed us and filled our lives with fun. You were there to pick us up when we'd fallen down... to wipe our tears, calm our fears and take away the frowns. The love and the compassion of your heart so freely flowed. You made "living love" seem easy ...OH...the "seeds of life" you sowed. You fought for what you believed in and you never made a sound. When the storms of life were raging before our Lord you'd bow. Christ's love and His forgiveness were the things you'd often preach. Not with words these things were said, but by actions you would teach. Your laughter would illuminate even the darkest room. And fill us with the sense of peace when our would seemed full of gloom. You loved all creatures great and small and taught us to do the same. You taught of joy in "simple things" such as whippoorwills and rain. Your loving arms were always there to welcome all to your home. You'd greet us with your tender smile then through the house we'd roam. I bet you did not realize the countless souls that you would reach. Your love and life has shown us the kind of lives that we should lead. And it's those of us that know your best that will forever call your name. So listen for thoughts or shouts of love for Grandma, Mom or "Babe". Dedicated in loving memory to my Grandma, Mary Alice. May she rest in peace! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Rebecca this is a lovely tribute to your Grandma. I'm sure she sees it and is smiling proudly down at you from Heaven. You have such a beautiful soul.. and it shows in your poetry. I am again pleased to say welcome to Passions. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ In the midst of winter, |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
beautiful tribute! a very touching poem,it really moved me... i'm sure your grandma would be proud of you...reminds me of my nice old granny too...keep up the good work and a belated welcome to passions! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Your words touch a spot within the heart that makes one yearn for a family that shares such love as she shared with you...I never knew my grandmothers or any extended family but being a grandmother of 12 myself makes me hope that all the love I show them will be remembered with such beauty as this...You inspire people to be the best they can be and I, for one, am greatful to you for it...*hugs* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I never did get to spend much time with my grandma as she lived in CA and I lived in FL thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute |
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Soulfisher Member
since 2005-01-07
Posts 226where ever the fly fishing is good |
Thank you for opening up and sharing this heart felt poem with us |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I believe you've captured what most do not recognize today...Love is caring more about another, then oneself, which is becoming more and more a lost culture today. Wonderful write |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
saved, A beautiful write and a delight to read. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Grandmas" are like that... nicely expressed M |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
Thought I would try this one more time....as I tried it earlier and it wouldn't let me post it cause I had too many faces in it. :) Anyway...from the top! :D Enchantress...thank you for the kind words and warm welcome!! I hope I can get more poems to flow from my pen and reach my paper soon...I have fallen into a slump lately. :( J.Samm...thank you for the nice words and for stopping to read my own. :D Startime55...well, that was VERY nice of you to say, but I think that it was my Grandma that inspires people to be the best that they can be...I just tried to capture that in this one. Wondering if I even did her justice...she was a pretty special lady to a lot of people! :) passing shadows...that is so sad that you didn't get to see your grandmothers that often. At least you get to spend eternity with them...and what a blessing that will be, huh? :) Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to post here. Soulfisher...the opening up was the easy part [or at least easier]. It was trying to capture my Grandma's spirit and life in this poem that was the hard part. She was just too big for words in my opinion...but I tried. :) Thank you for your kind response!! LeeJ...wouldn't it be great if the people of this world actually took the time to care more about others than they do themselves? I know I would love living more. :) I have to say that I am guilty of it some times too, but I am working on it. With my Grandma as an example for all...how can I not at least do my very best? Seymour Tabin...thank you for those sweet words!! :) nakdthoughts...yeah, I think that my Grandma was probably the best of the "Grandma Bunch", but then again...I'm biased! :D Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to respond!! Thank you all! I can see that I will make some great friendships here!! ***Hugs*** Becka :) |
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