Through the heavy clouds of grief
The melodies still find their way
The voice ageless, sweet, comforting
The songs, old, familiar friends
Lifting heavy hearts in the long days
Lulling loved ones to weary sleep at night
The glittering trophies reflect the joy
In the hearts of all who heard her sing
And the deep pride of her loving family
Her rock of support for each performance
Marked with hushed respect while she enthralled
And rapturous applause when song was ended
'Sunrise, Sunset', 'Sweet Sixteen',
'When I grow too old to dream'
'Yidisha Mama', 'Summertime', 'Croce Di Oro'
Old songs, classic songs, sung by many
But imbued with her innocence of youth
And wisdom of age, assumed a new and vibrant life
Her family was her world, and now her legacy
Fine people, kind-hearted and compassionate
Filled with her spirit, strength and courage
Her music, the expression of her love for them
Truth rang timeless in every breath of her singing
It's echoes resound as long as there are memories
Author notes
For Nan Cullimore (my late mother-in-law), her spirit and her voice live on. She loved red.
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A contest entry
- Just Let Go by Gay-Militant.
2200 points, ended January 23, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Gone but not forgotten by xxvampyregirlxx.
550 points, ended July 10, 12 entries
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Hello, thank you for entering the contest. Unfortunately I must disqualify it and remove it from the contest as it has exceeded the twenty (20) line limit. If you another honorable mention that meets the requirement, please do enter.
Thanks so much.
Leance
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this is simply amazing. thanks for the entry and gl in the contest
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this is so amazing! I like it alot thanks so much for the entry and gl in the contest
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absolutely beautiful. you portray the emotions so perfectly.
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beautifully captured and expressed
a very touching dedication... very lyrical and tender, expressive and loving...
"It's echoes resound as long as there are memories"
is a wonderful last line for this piece...
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A beautiful tribute..and knocks the cliche of bad mothers-in-law right in the dirt...and isn't music such a cohesive element..."Sunrise, Sunset" and "Summertime" what great songs. Beautiful, my friend.
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this suggests such a wonderful understanding and appreciation of another human being -
it's beautiful and she would treasure it i'm sure
m
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fanastic tribute. grreat write! -Kate
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nice tribute. Lotsa depth and power!
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a beautifully written tribute to someone you clearly held close with love and fond regard
thank you for sharing this PJ
elaine
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