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Most Wonderful Grandma

Dearest Mamo: 

   

Thank you for showing me the qualities of a Godly wife

Thank you for your encouragement in every area of my life

Thank you for the love that always shines through your smile

Thank you for always being there as I walk life’s hard mile

 

Your soul is full of serene peace and your laugh full of childish joy

Showing me how to walk the correct path since I was a little boy

Your eyes are made of diamonds and your heart is made of gold

Your love knows no ends, boundless as time, and courage so bold

 

So to you, my dearest Mamo, this is my little thank you note

For all the years that you have held my hand to keep me afloat

All the times you’ve been there next to me when I needed a hug

For all the times you cheered me up when I felt like a squashed bug

 

When I see you, see the smile on your face, I am reminded of our savior

How is it that when the world falls apart, you are still in the best behavior?

I love you because you simply are the most wonderful grandma on the earth

Caring, kind, loving, and sweet. Could any part of you ever be given a worth?

 

Author notes

This poem is written for and dedicated to my grandma, Barbara Williams. She has supported me, loved me, and befriended me. If I were ever a grandma () I'd want to be exactly like she is. By the way, Mamo is the name that all the grandchildren call her... just thought I'd put that in here.

I started writing this poem on September 1st and was trying to get it done for her birthday. Didn't get it done it time and forgot about it until now. I finished it, edited parts since I've improved on my poetry since September, and posted it here. I'll probably give this to her for Christmas.

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  • Frogzter gold member
    February 14, 2007

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    Oh Tim! I just adore this one! The background and flowers are beautiful, but the words of love in memory of your grandma are heartwarming and wonderful more than I can say. I relate to this because it reminds so very much of my own sweet God fearing grandmother when she was alive. This was a nosalgic walk back in time that I really enjoyed, yet it made me sad all at the same time because she is not here for me to tell her how much she meant to me! Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece! Much love,
    A hoodwinking Frog~


  • Lady Altheia gold member
    February 14, 2007
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    Surprise! This is your friendly neighboorhood bandit come to hoodwink you on Valentine's Day! This day is all about love and I love this poem. I have read it before but I love it still. It sounds like your grandma was a special lady.


  • Lady-Pegasus
    February 14, 2007

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    You've Just Been Hood-Winked, courtesy of Poetic Bandits

    What a wonderfully written tribute, makes me think of my own, no longer with us. She was certainly a guiding force in my life, even though we sometimes disagreed. I adore this wonderful BG, yours are always so great, I am envious hehe! I do hope you have given/are going to give this to her, it is wonderful!! Enjoy our first group HW !! Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors. Peg


  • tawk gold member
    February 14, 2007
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    This is truly beautiful and such a loving tribute to your grandmother. It brought back so many memories of mine. Great flow and content. You are such a talented writer.

    You've just been Hood-Winked

    Have a wonderful day!


  • Poetic-Goddess
    January 24, 2007

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    I'm sure she'll love it,It was beautiful & wonderful, it brought tears to my eyes just thinking about how wonderful my grandmother was when she was around!!!


  • debilynn gold member
    January 6, 2007

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    this is a beautiful write, i thought you were writing about MY grandma at first. you are very talented so keep on writing. i hope to read more of your work soon.


  • grannyeri gold member
    January 6, 2007

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    As a grandmother myself I know how pleased your grandma must have been when she read this - a true gift from the heart. The best kind of gift to get- worth much more than diamonds and gold! To have such a young writer like you write like this is very encouraging. Love your new author page, by the way, and am looaking forward to see what others will enter in your contest. ;0)


  • Arrianna MacEwan
    January 2, 2007
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    wow, such a heartwarming and well written work my friend. I am so delighted to read this great work. you have exceptional talent and i am so happy that you shared it with us. tell your grandmother i said hello.


  • Tabitha-Robin
    December 22, 2006

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    Wonderful

    This is a beautiful poem. I love it. It is lovely. The background is lovely also. I was wondering if you cared if I used it for one of my poems.

    I haven't heard from you in a while, I know why but when you are on send me a hi, and let me know how you are doing. I miss ya. Talk to you later.

    Tabitha


  • Hidded Within
    December 18, 2006
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    hey Tim, you always do a great job writing and this is no different, you are an AMAZING poet! keep writing im sure that one day I'll see your work in a book and say i knew you would one day have your own book. Tim you are amazing never forget that.

    ~peace to ya *Rose*


  • Ragan
    December 13, 2006
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    Wow, this is awesome. Very heart-felt. I love it. Great write, Tim


  • blondone
    December 11, 2006
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    Oh this is so special, the love and care are written in these words, Grammma's are so special they hold a special part in our hearts your words show this clearly you are so lucky to have her a true blessing of a write thank you for entering...


  • Lauren Noir
    December 9, 2006

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    A lovely tribute to a truly special person
    A lovely Chritmas present

    I painted my Nana a picture of Venice, she always wanted to go but never got the chance

    Anyways, back to your poem
    It had a flawless rhyme as usual, which was brilliantly used to make a great flow
    And a lovely feel
    Put me in a lovely mood
    And made me think of how much I love my granny

    She'll love it
    Well done


  • Tam
    December 8, 2006

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    Oh, Tim, she will love it!!!

    Be prepared for the tears to flow like raindrops!!! What a lovely poem...so heartfelt and touching!
    You are very blessed indeed to have such an amazing Grandmother!!! God was smiling at you for sure!!!
    The poem itself is grand! The flow and rhyme are just perfect...you did a masterful job with this write.
    I have no doubt this poem will mean the world to your Grandmother and entire family!! She will cherish your words far more than you will ever realize!
    How sweet are you?
    Amazing!
    Blessings! Tammy


  • ShelleyA gold member
    December 8, 2006

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    Endearing

    Hi Tim. A tender write and tribute to your grandma. Very nice imagery, flow, rhyme and tone. Deep expression of emotion. Your words tell how dear to your heart Mamo is to you. Vivid descriptives. Nice rhythm and alliteration. You are blessed to have a wonderful grandma. Shelley


  • Frogzter gold member
    December 8, 2006

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    Mamo is one special lady for sure! Grandma's like this leave lasting impressions on our lives that really mold and shape us into who we become! Thanks for sharing this love for her with us! They are overlooked and taken for granted far to often. I hope you give this to her to read. It will be the best gift ever!
    A wonderful tribute Tim,
    blessings,
    Frog~


  • lovelustre
    December 7, 2006
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    A lovely present from you to grandma,
    celebrating the present that she has always been for you!


  • undertones
    December 6, 2006

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    oh, and you have my applause!


  • undertones
    December 6, 2006
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    This was just SO sweet! I think she will love this. Such a great write. I loved the very opening line-"Thank you for showing me the qualities of a Godly wife" because it's just so true- we all look to our families to learn what to look for in our futures. Really a touching poem


  • Lady Altheia gold member
    December 5, 2006
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    This is beautiful. I loved my grandma very much as well. She is no longer with us. She died of cancer 22 years ago.


  • SilverButterfly gold member
    December 5, 2006
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    Awwwe Tim this is very beautiful! She must have a been a great influence on your life because you have such respect and love for her and others. I am sure she is very proud of you!! A lovely tribute to Mamo!!!! GBY


  • runandhide
    December 3, 2006

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    She will love it-no doubt.

    This is beautiful tim. You have paid your grandmother the highest compliments a woman could ever strive for. (I think i worded that wrong, you know what i mean.)
    Brilliant brililiant work.


  • jacbgd2 gold member
    December 3, 2006

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    Very touching

    The words for this piece were perfectly chosen and flowed into each as does clear blue water over a waterfall. I can identify with each word, for I had a grandmother, who I referred to as Gram, exactly like the one you discribed in you work. I started to cry as I read this poem. I lost my gram several years ago. You are blessed to still yours. Enjoy every moment you have with her. Keep writing the wonderful poems. This one is fantastic.


  • Vickie J
    December 2, 2006

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    She'll love it!

    This is a wonderful tribute, Tim to your grandmother. I never had a grandma, but if I did, thisis exactly how I would want her to be and I pray that my grandkids will be able to say half the nice things about me that you have been able to say about your Mamo.~vj


    • Sharcu silver member
      December 2, 2006
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      You didn't have a grandma? Then where did your parents come from? Just kidding. I know what you mean.

      Vickie, from what I know of you I'm sure there'll be more nice things to say about you as a grandma then could ever be put in a poem.

      Thank you for your comment and applause
      --Tim


  • zochit2me gold member
    December 2, 2006
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    Touching

    This is true love and honor of someone with positive influence in your life. Good luck in the contest, you have a true gift of expressing how you feel about life and the people in it.
    ~Becky


    • Sharcu silver member
      December 2, 2006
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      Thank you I don't write poetry too often for my family offline so I'm glad I was able to finish this and that others liked it. Thanks for the applause
      --Tim


  • Lady Prudence
    December 2, 2006
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    I was looking for new poems to read and this one caught my eye. This was a very sweet poem of someone so dear as your grandmother. Loved it very much.


    • Sharcu silver member
      December 2, 2006
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      Thank you very much Your comment is too kind and I'm glad you liked it enough to applaud it
      --Tim


  • Molassis
    December 2, 2006

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    Awe Tim... this really warms my heart up!!! I bet your Mamo will just adore this sweet tribute... it's so important to let others know they are special... and how they are special...

    You've done an exemplary job little brother!!!

    I am more and more impressed with you as time goes on Tim... such a wonderful young man you are... you'll make a wonderful husband and father one day...

    much sisterly love to ya Tim!!!!!

    ~Melissa


    • Sharcu silver member
      December 2, 2006
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      Melissa, you are always too sweet. Thank you so much I haven't really been giving much time to my favorites and reading others... had a lot to keep up on between school, church, work, and my other responsibilities on this site. I'm done with high school in less than 2 weeks now so once I'm done, I'll be commenting more, you can count on it
      --Tim


  • Asylaarix
    December 2, 2006

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    I am so honored that you finished this piece and submitted it into my contest ... you have done a wonderful job with this ... you know how to bring yourself to share your feelings with someone you love ... I am very pleased with this ...

    Your soul is full of serene peace and your laugh full of childish joy

    Showing me how to walk the correct path since I was a little boy

    Your eyes are made of diamonds and your heart is made of gold

    Your love knows no ends, boundless as time, and courage so bold

    My favorite part ... this is so beautiful ... god I just love this piece ... EXCELLENT WRITE and good luck in the contest babe!!!!!!


    • Sharcu silver member
      December 2, 2006
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      Your contest encouraged me to finish this piece and in that fact I'm greatful to you. Thanks for hosting and good luck with judging
      --Tim

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