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I'm wearin' Granny's smile

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everybody said I look just like my Granny

"but they don't know how much I really do"

I got her big blue eyes and her blonde hair

and I've got a birthmark just like hers..

 

way back there

 

 

yes, and I'm even wearin' Granny's smile

 

 

you see, Granny died about a two years ago

and then the family gathered together to go through her clothes and things

But I really couldn't think of anything she had that I wanted ,

so I left them there.... to go through what was left of her belongings

 

after all, they didn't know...

 

 I  already got what I wanted.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                        

 

 

 

 

            ....I'm  wearin' Granny's smile

 

 

 

 

 

                        ohhhh... but getting use to them wasn't that easy!!

 

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  • Veronica-Armijo
    January 12

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    HAHAHA!

    This was very cute. I love the fact that you can see the beauty in your grandma's passing and that you don't just write about the bad part of death. This put a much needed smile on my face.


  • lilblueeyesmine1978
    January 11

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    This is so cute. I loved the picture and laughed at the write itself. When my great-grandmother passed away when I was 10 she left me a pillow from a natzi concentration camp. I thought how rude she left me an old nasty pillow with writing on it. But then my grandmother told me the story about how she was made to live in a camp far away from her family and the courage that she showed. Then i loved that pillow. I still have it to this day and ahve slept on it everyday of my life since she willed it to me. I am now 30 and it looks so raggedy. But hwen my kids ask about it I just tell them the story about my Great grandma and her courage. It makes me proud that she would leave it to me.


  • daviscth silver member
    September 4, 2008

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    This is a delightfully funny poem and the picture adds the perfect touch. Thanks so much for sharing with us.


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      September 4, 2008
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      awwe aren't you sweet to leave such a kind comment! Good luck with your contest my friend.

      SilverButterfly


  • Melodies
    July 25, 2008

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    Those false teeth are really a clever touch! Your poem is the real beauty here, though, and makes the reader appreciate what a loving person you are.


  • crazymomma
    July 12, 2008
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    This was sad but funny too. I is very creative and unique. Thanks for entering


  • Sprite silver member
    July 5, 2008

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    Ok, you got me. The ending was NOT what I was expecting because I didn't see the contest you had entered.

    This poem has a ring of sincerity and reality. It begins with such a sweet feeling of memory and affection! It made me think of my Granny who died many years ago now. SHE had a grand sense of humor and would have loved this so much.

    I would bet that if your granny (or Mom) died, you would still be happy with just sharing that smile (minus the false teeth, of course!)

    Congrats on the silver. Write some more now. You're good at it. ~ Joyce


  • Rose Angel gold member
    June 29, 2008

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    I was getting so sentimental,sweetie, as I have been told how much I look like my Dads' mother...Walk like her, talk like her, look like her...and you had me feeling so teary! You rascal, with your humour..I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE GOLD! I SAY! YOU ARE A RIOT! AND SO CREATIVE....I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      June 29, 2008
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      oh dear Rose you are so sweet! thank you my friend for your encouragement!!!

      I love you girl
      Mary

  • deepheart
    May 3, 2008

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    That last bit, along with the picture was hilarious. The whole piece was well thought out and structured wonderfully.


  • wolfwatcher
    February 16, 2008
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    definitely awesome

    I love it!!! lol, it definitely makes you smile!


  • simplefarmgirl
    February 16, 2008
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    ha! that's amazing. :-)


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    February 7, 2008

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    Hahahaah. That was so great. Brilliant writing here.
    There was emotion behind this as well, which really came through. You sure have been left a wonderful gift from your granny. Wonderful writing.

    Much love
    Wayne Leon
    x


  • adios muchachos gold member
    February 6, 2008

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    Dear Mary

    Fiction is not nearly as strange nor as remarkable as real life, is it?
    Good job on this, Mary!
    And if you don't my saying, your Mom was a beautiful lady!

    Sincerely,
    John


  • myrataal silver member
    February 5, 2008

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    Well ...

    if our granny's dentures gave you that beautiful smile, wear it by all means!

    Lovely fun poem. Good to carry a smile for a while.

    Love
    Myra


  • BuriedTreasures silver member
    February 4, 2008
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    Great-----Funny

    This was referred to me--I laughed out loud!
    Really Great!!


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      February 4, 2008
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      haa thank you for checking it out then! I'm glad it put a giggle in you lol.

      Mary


  • xXLifelessLindseyxX
    February 3, 2008
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    This was interesting to read. made me laugh. thanks for entering.


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      February 3, 2008
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      thank you sweetheart for your very kind comment

      GBY
      SilverButterfly
      (Mary)


  • creationsfromheart
    February 3, 2008
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    LOLOL

    haha this is great lmaorfl, I am cracking up thank you for a much needed laugh! LOL


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      February 3, 2008
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      I'm so glad I made you laugh!! thank you for that sweet comment.

      SilverButterfly


  • tarcus
    February 3, 2008

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    Well looks like you're granny may end up in gnashville


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      February 3, 2008
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      haaa oh my gosh!!...knashville!!! that was funnier than Granny's smile lol.

      SilverButterfly

  • SueRee
    February 3, 2008

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    Fun!

    It started off SO sweet, that what was important for you to remember about Grandma wasn't her "things". I was ready for other good memories of support and caring - the dentures were a great twist and Lots of Laughs!! Thank you!


  • Poetdontknowit
    February 3, 2008

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    BRILLIANT

    I think this is the berries. Beautifully writte, and so close of a tale to my own life. You tell your daughter to give me a buzz, for my hubby and I have been writing tunes together for twenty four years. I wish her much luck. It seems to run in the family!
    YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    POETDONTKNOWIT

    • SilverButterfly gold member
      February 3, 2008
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      haaa thank you! My neice is singing in Nashville. She looks for new songs from time to time. she also does demos for other songwriters. Maybe you may would be interested since you and your hubby has written for so long.

      thank you for your comment!

      Mary

  • pruedence
    January 31, 2008

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    Wonderful story! There are speacil stories in every family that keep all smiling and I know this keeps your whole family smiling big. Glad you got her smile..easier to keep close to you then some sweater or dress..well done, enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing


  • Tam
    January 29, 2008

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    rofl!

    This is precious! LOL
    and in a way...so sweetly heartwarming as well...
    what a grand memory of your Mother!!! her smile!!!
    and your Mother was surely an angel on earth to raise a wonderful lady like you!
    what is more lovely than someone smiling at you?
    one of my fav things I received from my Mother is her smile...I've even thanked her for my smile...
    I think a song about this would be brilliant and I pray your niece will actually record it!!!
    I love this write...
    as always your spin on things is uplifting...and leaves me with a big SMILE!!!
    Blessings! Tammy


    • SilverButterfly gold member
      January 29, 2008
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      oh yes there's nobody like my mama! thanks so much for the encouragement sweet Tammy!

      Mary


  • HeavensDaughter
    January 29, 2008
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    This is hilarious! I love it! What an ending!


  • TizMoi
    January 27, 2008

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    Excellent

    What a lovely tribute to a gran. Lol sat here thinking about my own gran that i loved so dearly. Lol so much I didnt expect this ending......Cleverly penned, still laughing!!!!.......keep up the good work.


  • whits end silver member
    January 27, 2008

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    I can relate to this very much. I had a granny everyone said I looked just like, teeth and everything, blonde hair, blue eyes.. This poem was very nice and made me think of her.


  • Maedes
    January 27, 2008

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    hahaha just by looking the picture makes me smile. LOL.
    Such a lovely poem...thanks for sharing. Bet your niece will write a good song


  • Rose Patrick
    January 27, 2008

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    this was a sweet and loving poem that is too be sure, it also brought a smile to my face. i truly did like this poem of your i sure hope that you will have a grand and happy day


  • twichy
    January 27, 2008

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    lol

    lol wow this was both thouching and really funny i enjoyed this alot thanks so much for puting this write out there i need a smile and thats just what i got from this


  • georgie
    January 27, 2008

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    lol i love this one... as long as you didnt inherit grannys knickers lol. buy a lettuce or summat and stick them in it then wait for next time someone goes to your fridge and discovers them lol.
    hugs,
    georgie,
    xxx


  • poet2angels gold member
    January 26, 2008

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    This is adorable I needed to laugh today LOL
    Sucha lovely poem to make everyone smile

    Lynda


  • YoursTrulyJulie gold member
    January 26, 2008

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    I'm sure the song would be a winner

    When I think of false teeth, I always think of a friend of mine who was just starting out in nursing. She was caring for elderly patients and was collecting their falsies to clean them She put them ALL in the one container, and then realised that she wouldn't know who's were who's

    Well penned


  • ScottishPrincess silver member
    January 26, 2008

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    LOL this had me laughing so hard,but at the same time the reader will tell its genuine and heartfelt and this is also beautiful,wish I had my own Grandma who passed away 13 years ago,but I am the spitting image of her,Hazel

  • kikibaby
    January 26, 2008

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    Very nice

    This is funny! I love it. You pulled me in and made me remember my grandma. I look like she did as well. So while in my own little mindI was seeing myself and my grandma, I read the last couple of lines~~~ Well you made me laugh and I truly LOVE it!!!


  • ears2hearyou gold member
    January 26, 2008
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    hahahahaha! I loved this poem!

    YOu have a wonderful silly muse in you...you sneaky poet,
    you led us right into your poetic "trap" !
    loved it! almost fell out of my chair enjoying
    this wonderful poem!
    You should really feature this poem to tickle us all!


  • Stepangel4
    January 22, 2008
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    THIS IS SO FUNNY.


  • natchstucco
    January 22, 2008

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    LOL. very very funny write. I just think this is one great piece of poetic funny. I have heard other more sinister plots in similarity, not done as well.


  • My Souls Reflection gold member
    January 22, 2008

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    LOL...I love it. So lovely reflecting on a lost loved one and then whammo!...did not see the end coming at all. At first shock, then couldn't stop laughing. A unique piece of work...well written.


  • tawk gold member
    January 22, 2008

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    This is so funny And country music is my favorite I am still laughing


  • Puppydog gold member
    January 22, 2008

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    SO CUTE AND SWEET!!!!

    This is very cute and so sweet! We do carr with us from our family what we will cherish forever, the memories of times we shared with them.


  • Mistywater
    January 22, 2008

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    Cute

    I wasn't expecting the last part(I laughed a big belly laugh)I loved this line "I already had what I wanted....." I was thinking one thing you took me somewhere else. Very cool. Can't wait to read more of your work.


  • Animarising
    January 22, 2008
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    lol. Yeah, it works! The author note helps, but yes, it's really good. ....way back there. he he


  • we are nowhere
    January 22, 2008

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    this is cute, before I read your author note I was a little creeped out, but I like your intentions behind it. It's good to make the best of a difficult situation, the humor in this does that extremely well.


  • Assisted-Suicide
    January 22, 2008

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    Well the ending did not turn out how I expected it to, but it definatly was cute. It was really sweet and loving at the begining and then turned humorus, which is a nice touch expecially when writing about death, because everyone should have a lighter heart about it, their life is not ending it is just begining, just not here with us anymore. Great write!
    ~Bug


  • storiesuntold gold member
    January 22, 2008

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    Oh my this is a good write

    My sentiments exactly for I am as you but with my mother .We are like twins if you put our pictures up together and it is such a blessing you see I see my mamas smile everyday


  • mysticstorm gold member
    January 22, 2008
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    LOL, this is priceless, as will be the song I am sure...and grandma will still be smiling...so well written and the twisted at the end made me laugh so hard...I could picture it now...share and share alike...beautifully done.
    Best to you all!
    Love,


  • Karen Layne
    January 22, 2008
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    HA! that is so great! Hilariously funny, but also sweet. I REALLY really liked it.


  • Tarja
    January 22, 2008

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    Wow... I can't even tell you how much I adored this... because, not only do I call my grandmother GRANNY, but I am exactly like her too... I was never so close to my mother as I was to my Granny. She is my favorite person in the world and this just really moved me. Fabulous write, I LOVE THE PICTURES!

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