This story that I tell is true,
as my Grandmother told it to me,
Now I tell it to you...
then ask, do you believe?
It was one of the coldest winter's that she had ever known,
she lived as a widow now, since Grandpa had long passed on.
In the midst of a snowstorm, came a knock upon her door,
should she answer this knock?, she wasn't really sure.
Slowly she crept to her window to peep,
only to find that she couldn't see.
She gathered up her courage, and finally asked,
Who is there, and what do you need?
My name is Curtis, came a man's reply,
I'm stranded and cold, he said with a sigh.
His car was stalled, he was chilled to the bone,
he just needed to warm himself, he wouldn't stay long.
My grandmother lived meagerly, she didn't have a phone,
so she called on Jesus, she knew he'd be home.
Then she opened her door to a stranger that night,
as he thawed by the fire, he told of his plight.
He was traveling to his sister's, who lived out of town,
when suddenly, with no warning, his old car had broke down.
Grandmother listened eagerly, as his story was told,
as she took his wet coat that was tattered and old.
She observed his boots, in the sides, there were holes,
then when he removed them, there were holes in the sole's.
She bid him to sit, and warm himself by the fire...
her heart said he was honest, instead of a liar.
She served him hot coffee, with cornbread and meat,
she didn't have much, yet, she bid him, "please eat".
As he sipped at his coffee, and savored his food,
Grandmother dried his wet clothes, and searched for more boots.
She found a pair of Grandpa's, they were almost brand new,
and a heavy winter coat, she would give him that too.
When she returned to the stranger, she found him asleep,
he looked so thin and haggard, his sight made her weep.
Startled, he awoke, and quickly apologized, thanked her for
the boots and coat, they were just the right size.
She made him a thermos, hot coffee filled to the brim,
then packed the last of her dinner, in a little bag for him.
He gratefully thanked her, for the kindness she'd shown,
in the light of the snow, she watched 'til he was gone.
The following day, as she went about her chores,
what she found in the tattered coat, will make you shiver for sure!
In a tattered, old handkerchief, neatly wrapped and sealed,
was a note that said "God Bless You", and five, one-hundred
dollar bills!
My grandmother told this story, until the day she died,
the stranger that knocked upon her door, was an angel in disguise.
Now on my Grandmother's tombstone, these are the dates engraved:
1920-1998... "The Dash" there, represents an Angel, and the lives she helped to save!
Author notes
This is a story told to me by my Grandmother, who was truly an Angel...she instilled in me goodness and faith, and my love for Jesus, and she shared her love and Jesus's love with many other's along the way. I only hope that I am spending my dash as well as she spent hers. This write is inspired not only by my Grandmother, but also by this contest..."Beautiful life changing, powerful and thought provoking", and by Linda Ellis's poem..."The Dash".
A contest entry
- BEAUTIFUL life changing, powerful and thought provoking. by SeptemberFaith.
450 points, ended December 23, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Rhyming Poetry Contest by Heavens Child.
800 points, ended April 29, 2008, 39 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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What an incredibly awesome story! Beautifully told and well written. Best wishes and thank you for entering.
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So perfect!
I'm truly impressed and found your poem to be one of the heart-warming kind. Just what is needed in this era of "each man for himself" & "Never trust anyone" which seems to be the rule of thumb that is told time and again and it's so sad! I wondered if she told the story and you wrote the poem because I think that it's perfect in not only the message but in style and form! If that man had left her nothing ... she still could have known that she was richly rewarded for her loving kindness that shared the lost "golden rule". Great sharing and I hope that SeptemberFaith turns an eye to this one! GOLD from me! joy
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Aww wow, stirring stuff!
I love the way you told this, it was just like sitting by a fire on a cold winter's evening listening to a retelling...wonderful.
It's so nice to hear you were so close to your mother too
Good luck in the contest and take care x
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thanks,
glad I could stir you...by the fire
Love,
Sassy
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That just made our hearts weep
with absolute JOY.......I believe in Angels too!
and how wonderful to write it so, and I believe every
word your grandma told!
Thankyou so kindly for sharing this story generously
from your heart to ours!!
ears2hearyou
Kathleen : ))
perhaps random acts of kindness would cause others to
feel more angels are really near whispering in our
ears to please help out.
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superb!
This was well worth the read!!!! I truly hope you win the contest because I haven't read one this touching in a very long time. God bless your Grandma and you for posting this
GBY
SilverButterfly
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thank you and I am glad you enjoyed this read, I hope you enjoyed reading it, as much as I enjoyed writing it
I love your little butterfly
Sincerely,
Sassy
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Well told
I have actually heard a similar story told to me by various people. This is well written and worth reading. -
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thank you, I'm sure there are similar stories, I just heard another one today, for we live in the midst of angels everyday.
God Bless You,
Sassy
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My grandmother was an angel as well and tells a story of having eight children during the depression, when an angel came to her door bearing bread, and homemade cider that filled all ten of them (including my grandfather who was out of work). There are other stories that she shared. I am quite familiar with angels on Earth. Sounds like she was one who encountered one.
This is a charming true tale you share with the readers here at AP. Your grandmother wants you to know that you too are one of the winged blessings that abode among us. She also needs you to know that your poetry is your gift, she says; "never allow the words to escape you...you know what to write".
Exquisite! Filled with warmth, imagery and stellar rhymes. This poem is BEAUTIFUL, life changing, and thought provoking. I wish you the best in this contest.
Much Love & Many Blessings ♥
Renee
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thank you,
for your sincere comments, I read your beautiful words and tears just sprang to my eyes...Another angel among us!
God Bless and Keep You,
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Takes one to know one!
God Bless You as well
Renee ♥
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My warmest
to you,
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With Love,
Sassy
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wonderful story!!
This is a great read! Not only is the story spellbinding but the rhyme is very catchy and appealing. I loved it! Warm Regards...vivela
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Vivela,
thanks for your comments, I have read many of your poems, and found them to be worthy of applaud as you have great talent for poetry.
God Bless You,
Sassy
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I was puzzled by this bit. Are you saying that, if she had been on the phone, she would have phoned him?
My grandmother lived meagerly, she didn't have a phone,
so she called on Jesus, she knew he'd be home.
Then she opened her door to a stranger that night,
as he thawed by the fire, he told of his plight.
Are you claiming this was a true story? Why on earth would an angel be driving a car around?
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Angels are everywhere, even today, riding in cars, on planes... in your neihborhood.
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I Gave You A 5 Star Rating,
Do you know why?...you're an example of someone that this write was intended for...I will gladly answer your sincere sarcasm, she called on Jesus from her heart, and as far as angels driving around in cars, they walk, (hopefully, one is walking with you), riding with you, why they even sit behind computers, be careful of what you say,
you may be saying it to an angel.
Many Blessings Sent To You Today,
Sincerely,
Sassy
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What a sweet and loving story, something that should be handed down for many generations in your family.
It is very well written and has a nice flow to it.
Thank You for sharing this beautiful story!
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thanks,
for your sincere comments, I am so glad that you enjoyed My Grandmother's Dash, I'm sure she's smiling, as she see's that her dash is still being spent.
Sincerely,
Sassy
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beautiful! simply beautiful.
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thank you for your sincere comments
God Bless You,
Sassy
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WOW
I just loved it. I think you wrote it wonderfully in a way that your grandmother would be proud. It made feel happy and light headed. A bonus point for the rhyme! -
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thank you,
for your lovely comments, my grandmother would be proud of the fact, that she's still spending her dash
sincerely,
Sassy
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Oh what a story...
I love it what a talent you are.
Best of luck to you in the contest
Delila
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thanks,
I'm trying to keep up with you, your wonderful write that I read a few days ago about the homeless babies, is hard to out-do, lol. That has got to be your best, it was truly OUTSTANDING, and worthy of many shiny trophies!
Sincerely,
Sassy
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I simply loved this
you've passed on your grandmother's story in a really big way and that's a wonderful tribute to her.
you must have put a lot of work into this poem and it shows. you should be proud of this write. I know I would be if I wrote it
very smooth rhyme also
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Thanks,
my grandmother was very special, just as your name, LadyUnique, I was blessed to have shared her life, yet, had she not been my grandmother, I would still have said, that she was truly an angel.
Sincerely,
Sassy
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You are truely a gifted poet.My hat's off to you my sweet lady never were more inspiraring words spoken.Great story.I could picture every scene to you were saying.I say it's inspiring because it lets you see that there are people out there and will lend a helping hand.I love the flow of this piece.
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thank you,
again, for your wonderful comments and applaud. I'm glad that you enjoyed it, and found it inspiring, as I really enjoyed writing it. I could hear my grandmother telling me this story all over again.
Sincerely,
Sassy
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excellence writing ... your grandmother was truly inspiration to all of us thanks for sharing
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thank you for your kind comments and applauds, glad that I can still share her inspiration, as she lives on in my heart
sincerely,
sassy
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Excellent write here my dear
Yes indeed so much alike we are in the love we have been shown through our life .I love this story indeed and so often we dont know who the angels are about us so in life we have to trust in God to guide us in seeing love as it should be seen and given .God Bless
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thank you,
this is so true, and I feel that you are one of the many angels that God has put in my life for a purpose, as I felt drawn to share this with you.
May God Bless and Keep You,
Always,
Sassy
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Very good
This poem is an absolutely beautiful story filled with love and warm human feelings. The author skillfully brought the reader into the story and we felt comfortable. An absolute delight to read with a mystical flowing cadence that welcomes the experience, and ends with a smile.
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thank you,
for your sincere, and heartfelt comments and for the applauds
God Bless You,
Sassy
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