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Memories of Grandmother

memories of grandmother

chrystallize in my mind

as treasurable gems

no longer as teardrops

that once flowed lavishly

yet, after all these years

grief's darkness lingers

waiting to betray me

when I'm most vulnerable

placing me back in time

when I last held her hand

together we wept

too quickly she was gone
                          
 

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In memory of my beloved grandmother
Clara Belle Clark Ingram
Nov. 5, 1920 - Dec. 2, 2000

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  • astralshepherd gold member
    October 22, 2007
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    Your memories are a most welcome addition here, the fondness, the tenderness towards your grandmother offered here in gentle form. I adore the way you honor her with this piece. It is, truly, very touching. There is a word here, I think many might pass by, I almost did…my dyslexic mind screws up a lot of things, but it allows me to see things, ‘different’ The word chrystallize is wonderful, a nudge toward the unconsciously creative mind where the combining words of Chrysalis and Crystal merge into a brilliant image of hope, emergent . You have such creativity when you express like this, allowing the heart to flow freely. Oh, I know you write those other poems, ones everyone seems to enjoy. But for me, its poems like this one, when you write like this, that linger…like stars do - - in the night sky after a Fourth of July extravaganza, the bursts of excitement over – what truly matters, what stays etched in eternity are poems like this one, where your grandmother smiles through, and beyond, the brief tears of this life. Thank you again, for entering your poem here, it is a treasure.

    Blessings and best wishes,

    ~r.


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    October 18, 2007

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    A warm and heartfelt piece dear poet. Such a beautiful dedication to one who has been taken by this disease. A superb entry. I am so glad to have found it here. ~Pamela


  • TheLostGirl
    October 10, 2007

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    I understnad your love for your grandmother. I would do anything for mine this was very sweet and obvioulsly meant a lot to you this is a very nice poem


  • leo2
    October 9, 2007

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    I, too, cherish those memories past...even the bitter ones of loss because they are all I have left to hold on to in the present. Good luck in the contest.

    Sincerely,
    Leo Long

  • bruzerella
    October 6, 2007
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    Very nice...well done Kimberly Belle.


  • lovelifelive gold member
    October 6, 2007
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    This is a truly wonderful tribute to
    honor the love you have your grandmother.


    • Touchof1der silver member
      October 6, 2007
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      Thank you. She was such an inspiration to me and left a profound impact on my life.


  • Puppydog gold member
    October 6, 2007

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    DEEPLY TOUCHING!!!!

    I still hold in my heart my grandmothers dear and sweet memory So many beautiful experiences to make me smile and also to keep a sad, tendere feeling within my heart.


  • Exit-Stage-Right
    October 6, 2007

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    For the most part

    all I remember is Grandmothers. My father's dad died before I was born and mom's dad died when I was three. I think I have one or two dim memories of him barking at me... I was scared of him.

    Dad's mom died when I was in College (after 5 years in navy), and Mom's mom made it a few years into this century, so had many fond memories of both of them. Nice tribute.


  • TXCowgirl
    October 5, 2007

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    Lovely

    This is such a sad yet beautifully penned poem about someone that was obviously very close to you. I am sorry that you still feel greif's darkness in your heart, but I do hope that you will take comfort in knowing that this person will always live in your heart and that you can recall the happy memories that you have about this person. As a woman it is so nice to see people taking Breast Cancer Awareness month to heart. Thank you for being on of those people. Best wishes to you in the contest.
    SweetNSassy


  • Midnight Lace
    October 5, 2007

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    Beautiful

    I think that you have done a beautiful job with this poem about Great Grandma. I miss her a lot, and its so good to see such uplifting poems about breast cancer awareness. I am like you, I encourage every woman to et checked out but it's too late. I love the background you have chosen...it is very fitting for the way great grandma was. And that little emoicon at the bottom is just priceless. Best wishes in your contest Mama!s
    smoochie


  • astralshepherd gold member
    October 5, 2007

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    Touchof1der, thank you so much for entering your poem, “Memories...” into my contest, Breast Cancer Awareness, it is an honor to have your work posted here and your voice and unique perspective is a welcome addition. This is a boilerplate note that I place on all poems entered to let you know I have reviewed your poem and have made my initial observations. Please feel free to add to or modify your poem as I will make my final assessments after the close of contest. I will judge the contest approximately ten days after that and will make any additional comments at that time. Thank you, again, I truly do appreciate your effort and wish you best of luck in the contest.

    Blessings and best wishes,

    ~r.


  • Cherubic
    October 5, 2007

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    Beautifully written. The thought, feeling, and concern is there; it's as if I am the one standing there. Great work for a great cause.

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