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Grandmother Said!
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA 
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Grandmother Said! She sits alone in quiet contimplation this woman of another generation,watching without speaking as time marches by her bringing changes that are never for the better. Liquid black eyes in a brown and careworn face that holds the criss cross patterns of the passing days,what memories replay behind the gentle patience that is her expression? Still rising before the sun to greet her Creator the songs she softly sings in her mothers language,asking her maker for things that in this world no longer seem to matter. Peace,honesty,respect,and loving,healing for her family and friends,happiness,wisdom,and patience in the leaders,clean air to breathe and living waters and freedom to dream of better things. My heart cries as I watch her knowing she is preparing for a journey I am not ready for her to take,what she sees around her that is done to Mother Earth has done what nothing else ever could. Her spirit feels so heavy from all the pain she has seen and withstood,the children she has buried,and the hurt of her kin,she had such hopes when she was younger that things would be better for her grandchildren. I see the silent tears make tracks upon her skin as she sings her morning prayers with such deep feeling,she slowly turns in each direction with such pleading in her voice seeking the power of medicine that cures the whole worlds woes. Shoulders slumped a little with all the worries she has bourn,the new sun catching the silver in her hair she lifts her head and smiles,the path she has walked has seen much trouble but her duty she has done teaching her grandchildren to survive what is to come. Singing now of beauty,hope,and love she wraps us both again in sage smoke,quietly she wispers you will carry on from here,grandaughter remember the stories of your kin. The end of greed and hate you will see in your lifetime the pain and predjudice will fade in the need to survive,do not look so frightened child the tears are ones of joy though the time of troubles will be something you can not ignore. Walk the white path grandaughter and keep our memories alive,your ancestors will walk with you as you enter a brand new time,trust in Creator child and believe in His plan! granny!
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My heart cries as I watch her knowing she is preparing for a journey I am not ready for her to take,what she sees around her that is done to Mother Earth has done what nothing else ever could. ~*~ I would ask your permission to share this with my mother-in-love, as I feel she would gain some strength from this, and some peace, as well, for she is now 98, and needs to know that her station here has been worthy, and honored. SunShine |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
granny I am touched by the loving conversation of this poem and the wisdom it holds. I'm so glad you are sharing your poetry here at Pip!  |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
I would ask your permission to share this with my mother-in-love, as I feel she would gain some strength from this, and some peace, as well, for she is now 98, and needs to know that her station here has been worthy, and honored. SunShine Siyo SunShine it would honor me greatly for you to share this with another to bring comfort to her life. This is something each of our Elders and old ones should know,how deeply we are grateful for all they have given,shared,and taught to make our lives a little easier!One of the greatest shames I see in this country is the treatment of our old ones,we should always take the time to say thank you! many blessings!
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
granny I am touched by the loving conversation of this poem and the wisdom it holds. I'm so glad you are sharing your poetry here at Pip! Sigi Martie,she was this wise wonderful woman my everything,teacher,mother,sister,friend,my shelter from the terrors this life can hold for a little brown child no one seemed to want.When her crossing came was me who held all from her to give her time to sing her death song!
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"here,grandaughter remember the stories of your kin. The end of greed and hate you will see in your lifetime the pain and predjudice will fade in the need to survive" words of hope granny badly needed |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Walk the white path grandaughter and keep our memories alive,your ancestors will walk with you as you enter a brand new time,trust in Creator child and believe in His plan!" Very wise words spoken here. Well done and much enjoyed. Heart hugs. Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
words of hope granny badly needed So very true Lady,if only in my lifetime this could be true!
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Very wise words spoken here. Well done and much enjoyed. Heart hugs. Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ Sigi Enchantress,I am so very honored by your words sister.Blessings from my heart!
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I could not possibly improve upon the comments already made about this 'write'! I will simply add the descriptors: superb, poignant, and extremely 'important'! |
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Pressie Member
since 2006-11-14
Posts 157Oklahoma |
"Liquid black eyes in a brown and careworn face that holds the criss cross patterns of the passing days,what memories replay behind the gentle patience that is her expression?" Wonderfully written poetic expression and much needed dialog for a world on the brink. Thanks for sharing granny! |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
I could not possibly improve upon the comments already made about this 'write'! I will simply add the descriptors: superb, poignant, and extremely 'important' Siyo Secondhanddreampoet I am most honored by your words,my grandmother was in truth a tiny fighter her whole life but it was for peace and justice she fought. Simply wanting a better more caring world for all children to grow up in!
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Wonderfully written poetic expression and much needed dialog for a world on the brink. Thanks for sharing granny! Siyo Pressie sigi for your kind words,I am honored as would grandmother have been by the caring and sharing of ways done here in this poetry place.
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Wonderful story filled with words of wisdom. Beautifully done. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Sigi Sewasham I am grateful for your words!
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I could read your words all day (if I had the time) Have a wonderful Sunday Grannie. [Merry Christmas |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyFriend~ You please the ancients with your stories-in-share~ The singing of the Morning Song is my favorite time of the day~ Blessings be~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Sigi Mysteria I am most honored,I love to share the stories and read as well those of others!
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
The singing of the Morning Song is my favorite time of the day~ Blessings be~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ My beloved sister it is my favorite time as well,a sweet time with my grandchildren,the feathered kin joining our song!
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