I am sure what I am about to tell
Will bring doubt to some as well
I swear though this is true
Just as I write it to you
I was a boy all of eight years old when my Grandma died
For many days I did nothing but cry
I was her favorite, I was always at their farm
She always was careful to keep me from harm
I helped her churn butter on the porch by the well
As to me many stories of Grandpa she would tell
Her kitchen was one I will never forget
The old time oven you started with kindling I remember yet
The smell of homemade bread and apple pie
These are sweet memories that still bring tears to my eyes
My Grandpa and Uncles would come in from the fields as she rang the bell
This was her call for dinner instead of trying to yell
One evening she became very ill
Grandpa sitting by her side as she lay so still
She refused to go to the hospital, she would not leave his side
I remember her holding his hand, her smile was so loving and wide
She died peacefully with Grandpa holding her hand
The next day into my dear woods I ran
Mom understood and left me alone
She sat down and talked with me when I came home
The church was packed with people standing outside
Listening to the preacher holding hands, standing side by side
She was loved by all, always helping everyone in need
This way to me she taught, this was her belief, her creed
A few days after she died I lay in bed fighting sleep one night
Suddenly at the foot of my bed was a soft, misty light
I sat up and seen my Grandma smiling at me
I screamed and mom came running asking what did I see
As I told her she smiled and said I had a bad dream
She was so scared as never before had I screamed
But after that night my Grandma came to me
Peaceful, restful sleep my heart and soul was to see
Author notes
So many do not believe in everlasting life but she truly came to me that night and smiled as if to say yes she was happy and I need not fear for her, I could go to sleep and rest. She never appeared to me again, but the memories on the farm spending days with her will forever be in my heart and mind. (Uncle Bud).
A contest entry
- Tell me who you would like to say goodbye to that has passed away. by badddgirl.
800 points, ended May 30, 2007, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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DEAR BADDDGIRL
I will go and do that, thank you.
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Wonderful
That is so awesome that you can still remember the stories that your Grandmother told you. Death is such a hard thing to deal with, especially when its a close relative.
Thanks for sharing!
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DEAR BADDDGIRL
Thank you so much for reading my little poem about my Grandmother's visit to me. She came to me the night after her funeral, she never came again. I was always her favorite and was having a terrible time sleeping as I felt so lonely without her. I was so surprised that after her visit I felt so relaxed and slept so peacefully from that night on.
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You have some great memories to remember your beloved grandma, I have no doubt that she came to see you Good luck in the contest
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DEAR QUEEN
Thank you so much for reading about me memory of my Grandma and her visit that night. It means a lot.
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A truely wonderful poem
This is such a beautiful poem you have written. I believe you saw your grandma that night. I have never been one to believe in the afterlife or reincarnation and things of that nature, but I had a similar experience to yours not long after my mum passed away. It wasn't a vision but she made her presence known physically one morning. I believe it was just to let me know that she had found her peace at last and that she had indeed moved on to a better place. Now I think that maybe there may be something more than what we have in this world. I guess I will just have to wait my turn to find out.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
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DEAR SAPPHIRE
Thanks so much for reading this story of mine about my Grandmother, I still say that did actually appear to me even though it was only for a second or two, and her smile will be with me forever.
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A beautiful poem of childhood memories and recollections. I believe you saw what you wanted or needed to see, to be able to move on with your life. Thank you for sharing with us...Sue
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DEAR SUE
Thanks ever so much for taking the time to read this, A truly special memory for me as she is a special part of my heart.
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Beautiful! Your re-telling of this experience is excellent, Kevin! They say that our loved ones will come to us if they feel we need them, and your grandma must have known you needed to be sure she was resting peacefully for you to be able to restfully sleep. So she gave you that last smile, to comfort her grandson one last time. You told this story in such a lovely way. Just beautifully written. Thank you so much for sending me the link so I could read this piece!
~Lori
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DEAR LORI
I deeply appreciate you reading. I mostly remember her not wanting to leave my Grandpa's side and him holding her hand as she lay there. I feel a love like this especially these days is so hard to come by. Thanks so much.
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Kevin this is a lovely poem you wrote about the memories you had with your grandmother. Your rhythm and rhyme flowed beautifully throughout the entire poem, well done my friend
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DEAR KELLY
Thanks so very much for stopping by to read this very precious story of mine. This is true, she never came to me again but I do feel her with me at times as if she is trying to help me from being sad.
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I understand and dont doubt this a bit
I believe that those that we have loved like this always want to make sure were ok afterward.
this is beautiful and she lives on always in you and in this beautiful piece you have penned.
Fire
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DEAR FIREQUEEN
Thanks so very much for stopping by to read this very precious memory of mine. I still keep her memory in my heart and those days spent with her and grandfather on the farm were some of the happiest ones in my life.
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You told the story of mine also
You are so right about the misty light. That is how they come. But they do come in dreamtime so peaceful as we sleep. Always remember She isnt gone. She is right there In the neart and will always be there.
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DEAR NATIVE SPIRIT
I deeply appreciate so much you taking the time to read this. This one is so precious to me, I am indeed so very lucky to have had such wonderful grandparents in my life.
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Kevin, I understand this completely...for where there is deep love and sorrow, there is often a moment of understanding that only the two of you can share. She gave you peace that night and many great memories for a life time. Mine was with my grandfather.
Love to you my friend.
Always remember the bond you two had still holds, till you met again.
Love
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DEAR KIM
I deeply appreciate you reading this one as this memory is so precious to me, it seems so long ago now but that moment and all of those times spent with her at the farm will remain with me forever.
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This is a beautiful story Kevin....My grandpa did the same thing to my grandma when he passed...Then years and years went by before he returned...the last couple of weeks before she passed away, She said that he was coming back at night to sit with her on the bed...she said he was getting her ready for the long walk to heaven...True story...
Much love...Dusty
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DEAR DUSTY
There is so much love in this world and so much of it has been pushed aside. It seems that when death is close that love cannot be pushed aside and overcomes all obstacles. Thanks so much for reading this very precious memory of mine. It truly means a lot.
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this is a beautiful write that is quite similar to what happened to me with my grandmother. actually the similarities are astounding! thank you for sharing this precious memory. keep writing and letting your inner light shine! God bless you always
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DEAR DEBILYNN
So many of us have had loved ones come to us and help us in our time of need, love truly knows no boundries. Thanks for reading and sharing with me your experience.
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Oh I believe this. I had a friend who had a similar experience. You have shared it so well in your wonderful style. You always write in a way that allows us to see what is happening. Thanks again for sharing these pieces of yourself with us!
Jeannie
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DEAR JEANNIE
Our loved ones truly come to us in our time of need for true and sincere love overcomes all boundries. Thanks so very much for reading this very precious memory of mine.
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Precious-
This is Precious my Friend
Bless Your Heart for sharing this and I am Honored to be Touched by Your Grandma~
Love the story You told and the memories are priceless!
Thank You for sharing this and her~
Many blessings to You
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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DEAR DESIRE
I deeply appreciate your taking the time to read this very precious memory of mine. What they say I believe is true, love knows no boundries.
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An absolutely beautiful piece, sweetie! I believe our loved ones come to us to tell us things will be alright; no need to convince me
I'm sure your Grandma would be so proud of the man you've become!
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DEAR SANDY
Thanks so much for reading this one that is very special to me, I deeply appreciate your kind and thoughtful words so very much my friend.
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This is just absolutely precious! Thanks so much for sharing this piece of love with us, my friend! Your pen is such a beautiful thing...smiles, Terry
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DEAR TERRY
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by to read this one. That night is one that will be with forever, one should never doubt the power of love and family.
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