A Final Song for Nana by lordoftherings at All poetry

~by Gregg Rowe~

(REGALBUTO, Georgette - - nee Francouer)

This day has arrived - - your immortal day - -
I question mortality - - then the news:
Where words are hard to come by - - even say - -
Our precious angel leaves this earth too soon - -

Our adopted NANA - - her eyes sea blue
Through pain of aging - - her internal fight;
With her death - - our world becomes unglued
Our link - - her knowledge passed through insights

Play late night card games, meals by candlelight,
Exchange womanhood tales - - to see her smile
Her friendship circle will make it alright
My gift to Nana, 'lil of the nile

Last night a tolling bell rang in the skies
Life persists remembering sea blue eyes

Author notes

4.Loss of a loved one-- The three poems I have commented on for this contest:

Speak
by -BlackKnight

allpoetry.com/Poem/1311658

A Bottle in Your Hand
by SouthernBelle

allpoetry.com/Poem/1293453

Your eyes so beautiful,
by SatansObsession

allpoetry.com/Poem/1127435

On January 3rd, 2005 we lost our NANA suddenly from respiratory failure with no advance warning that she was ill. Just my little tribute to this wonderful lady who opened her arms to me and my circle of friends over the past six years. She will be greatly missed by each and everyone of us.

'lil of the nile lily of the nile:

noun: any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers

Written January 4th, 2005

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LovesFatalKiss
July 11, 2005
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awesome
Your Nana would have been proud to know you wrote such a beautiful tribute to her. A gift for your Nana straight from your heart. Very touching and heart-warming. Extremely sincere.
I am very sorry for your loss and know that your life is more blessed for having known her. I felt like I could almost see her, you force an image without too much description. Very nicely done. Keep up the great work and I hope to get to read more of your writings. Thanks for entering and good luck in the contest.
~God Bless You~
Diamond
January 9, 2005
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Beautiful tribute
Your Nana would have been proud to know you wrote such a beautiful tribute to her. This was sheer loveliness, a gift for your Nana straight from your heart. I loved this write, it deserves all the applause it's generated and more. Keep your spirits up and thanks for sharing such a lovely piece. Avril
listen
January 8, 2005
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a sincere tribute straight from the heart.
misselaineous
January 8, 2005
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a lovely tribute gregg

i feel sure she will be missed

elaine
LadyUnique
January 8, 2005
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this so makes me think of a dear, dear friend of mine... she's actually my ex-mother-in-law
she is still alive... very much so at 71, with a mouth like a trucker
you wrote of card games which is what me and her and my husband do when we get together every week.
this is a good write... it's not soppy... it's straight forward and touching.
i am also very sorry for your loss. your life is more blessed for having known her ... which is how i feel about my friend.
hugh wyles
January 8, 2005
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Dear Gregg, Every death leaves our world emptier. I know how much your Nana meant to you and how much you will miss her.
Tonight the funeral services are being held for her and I am praying at this time for your comfort and her eternal rest and peace.
This is a beautifully penned eulogy of simple sincerity and is redolent with your love. Applause.
Sympathy and regards, Hugh.
Miss Faerie
January 8, 2005
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Such a beautiful tribute to someone who obviously thought that you and your friends were worth the time and effort for her to open her arms.
I'm sorry for your loss
Taur-amandil
January 7, 2005
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beautiful
That was really sweet. You did a wonderful job in depicting her. I felt like I could almost see her, you force an image without too much description. Very nicely done!
SadmanJim
January 7, 2005
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I grieve with you for your loss.
You truly have made immortal this woman who touched you so.
And you have done it in a well-written poem that brings tears to my eyes...and I never knew her.
Thank you.
Jim
Adebesin
January 7, 2005
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good
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace!!!
requiempoet
January 7, 2005
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very good very well written i am very sorry for your loss, my condolences.
*Rosita*
Madame Mystery
January 7, 2005
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lordoftherings,

A beautiful sentiment My condolences to you. This was really nice. Keep penning!

Madame Mystery
DearBrownEyes
January 7, 2005
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aww thats so sweet...its really beautiful im sorry for your loss it was so touchin
rightwaytohurt
January 7, 2005
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Very touching. I really liked this piece. I'm sorry about your loss, I know how hard it is to lose someone close to you. I've lost very many. I especially enjoyed this one certain part:

Last night a tolling bell rang in the skies
Life persists remembering sea blue eyes

That was VERY well written and touching. I absolutely loved it. I actually am speechless and touched so so deeply. It was so beautiful. This entire piece was just so unbelievably beautiful. I loved it so so much. Excellent job! This is a wonderful tribute to your Nana. She was very blessed to know someone this magnificent. Great job. If you keep writing, I'll keep reading!

p.s. How do you make to roses? I've always wanted to know!!
heartnsoul
January 7, 2005
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truly moving
A beautiful tribute. I am sure she smiles on you and is glad of heart. She has obviously touched your heart in a most profound way.
Just a little note. "Everytime you hear a bell ring an angel recieves her wings" is from It's A Wonderful Life.
A truly beautiful poem.
~Michelle~
twinzy001
January 7, 2005
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what a beautful tribute!
Romanee
January 7, 2005
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That is so beautiful, and a briliant tribute to someone you loved very dearly, the way do described her and all the things you used to do togather was amazing, great write, keep it up, love Romanee, xx
ProdigalPoet
January 7, 2005
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Nice
Hey Gregg, you might not remember me. This is the first time back in awhile. Beautiful piece, simply beautiful. I don't have time right now for a critical review but I will get back to this as soon as I can. Keep writing buddy, and keep your faith up.
angelica
January 7, 2005
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Dear Gregg, I know your Nana will be with you to keep guiding you, just talk to her, she will hear you. She is home now, and what a reunion she would have had Gregg, she is happy.
Love~Joan
jenelda
January 7, 2005
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I am sorry for your loss Gregg, she must have been an amazing lady-Jennifer
coyotebebop
January 7, 2005
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Amazing!
Poems like this AMAZE me. Someone touched you so deep, that you've poured out your heart, and made her immortal. Thank you.
Dishy
January 7, 2005
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My condolances .This was a beautiful tribute and a wonderrful write .
lordoftherings
January 7, 2005
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The last stanza is a couplet to encompass two thoughts: the first is from the film It's A Wonderful Life with the line Everytime you hear a bell ring, an angel has recieved her wings and the second line of the couplet is my persistence with my health issues everyday by remembering her internal battle by looking into her eyes (forementioned in a previous stanza) to bring the connections together. Thanks for the comment on this poem, I really appreciate it and hope that the couplet makes more sense now. Gregg
Edited on Jan 08, 6:52 because ''.
Ava Noire
January 7, 2005
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This is beautiful. And she seems like a remarkable woman. My grandmother had a quick, unexpected death, and its been nearly 8 years since she died...I'm still trying to find the words to say good-bye to her. Even now I look for her in places I know she will never be.

And this made me think of a friend I lost, someone I haven't said good bye to either.
SummerKissed
January 7, 2005
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A wonderful tribute with so much feeling.
Elrenia
January 7, 2005
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Good
Very touching. It reminds me of when I lost both my mother and grandmother. The card games is what got me. Very touching tribute. I did feel that some of the thoughts were not quite coherent, you lost me on the last stanza, but otherwise, a very enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing.
ItalianGurrl
January 7, 2005
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i absolutely love this. the same thing happened to my grandmother so i can totally relate. im sorry you have to go through this, i know its hard. but things get better! like blue eyes sayd, she'd be proud of this poem. its beautifully written, the words spoke sincere love.
~Rachel
SuZyCuE
January 7, 2005
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Im so sorry for your loss. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to her, Im sure she is looking down smiling upon you and your wonderful words
sugarsick
January 7, 2005
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This is a beautiful commemorative poem. I'm sorry for your loss. This poem really shows your love.
Torn-Black-Rose
January 7, 2005
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sorry for the loss.i know exactly how you feel.i was devastated when i lost my nanna.well one on the piece, im sure she'll be proud of this work.hope you feel better soon
procrastinater
January 7, 2005
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I know how you feel, and I think you did seem to present it pretty well, I hope everything is okay with you guys, good luck
darkprincess08
January 7, 2005
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this poem makes u think.... as a christian myself this the peom is true.... im very sorry about ur lost...
RockStarAngel7
January 7, 2005
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I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't know what that feels like, but I know it must hurt. She sounds like a very wonderful lady. This was a wonderful tribute!