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] Date Posted: 06:11:58 02/02/08 Sat ~In the din of voices that comes as waves Ebbing and flowing, crashing and leaving The voice of reason steps up to the podium Whispering the words we desperately needed~ Her eyes, though sunken and aged Twinkles with life; perhaps a far away life Of times and memories more apathetic Than the current ones would permit Her hair, once an ebony sheen, now as frail And fragile as the owner who lay there All lifeless and spent in a haphazard way Where white now reflects the sunshine That streams through frosted windows On a winter’s day, holding our hearts Like a comfort blanket we desperately need Her hands once nimble and quick and, Always ready to smooth back our hair or, Brush our faces tenderly with the love That shone in her eyes, now lay Upon her lap, twisted with age and yet… Still so full of the love she always had Her body no longer sleek and graceful Lay there, in the quiet refuge of age That allows her to rest more comfortably Than she did in her youth, when she Paced the floors waiting for one of us To come in from a night out Stilling her heart with the comfort of Knowing we were at last safe and sound Her faith, the strongest attribute nestled us Under her roof, and yet, she never Complained of loss of sleep, or the worry Lines that etched her face Her faith still evident today, as it was In her youth, her marriage, her life She just loved us unconditionally. Her mind still sharp as a tac, flits about From one memory or another, almost Certain that every threaded memory Is laced in her quiet knowing about life And what matters the most in this world The love that shines still from her eyes Sparkles to life as each of us sit with her In her hour of need, and we reminisce, We laugh, and we tell stories From times that are faded off in the distance Like some setting sun far from our reach Yet, her visible pleasure forms on lips That once was perfectly formed, now Curl up in a toothless smile, which brings Such tenderness to each of our hearts Her wisdom bequeathed to her descendants In the form of memories cherished that she So lovingly shared with us of her childhood, Her womanhood and her life experiences Not a moment is ever squandered when we Gather around her bed to listen to her speak Her life marked the beginning of life for us As each generation gathers regularly around The woman that we call “Ma, Nanny or Tota” So affectionately for more than a half a century As she often gathered us in her arms to comfort, Encourage, or guide in the days of her youth We now gather our arms around her to comfort Encourage and guide her in her final days of life Her skin once pure, soft and supple, offering Her husband agility, love and respect now Leathery, loose and aged, marked by spots That tells of a life, of perhaps not so long ago Yet, her love has never wavered Her love has never misguided her And her love has never failed to touch Each of us, at any given stage of life And it is this love, this life that we cherish Those we so ache to preserve, yet… We know that her days are numbered But her immeasurable love will always Continue on as her legacy to all of us… For eternity… We love you! ©TKS 2008 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:50:58 02/02/08 Sat For those of you that don't know Tammy well let me just say that she is a dear friend with a very special heart. This poem is about her Grandmother. Tammy, Sorry for the preface. That's twice now in twenty minutes that you have touched me deeply. First your blog reply in the basement where you gave me a Mohawk name, now here. I am so very glad you posted this. I will be back later to award it and to let you know how loud your words have spoken to me here this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. What a beautiful tribute you have penned for the woman who invested in you so many years ago. I for one am very thankful for her as well. Much love, andy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Wilopent [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:50:00 02/02/08 Sat Dear Tammy, Your words have touched my heart so tonight. I had such a love in my husband's Mom, who lived with us for 25 yrs. until she passed, her bed surrounded by all of us who loved her so. Every word a treasure,Dear. Thanking you so much, xoxo Wilopent [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Janel [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:43:46 02/02/08 Sat This made me think of my grandma and truly touched me deep, I could so picture this as I read and it definitely had images of my grandma and family going through my head, it wasn't all that long ago when everyone came home to see her as she wasn't doing well at the time, could definitely see her smile in this. Love this dear Tammy. (Huggs) Touched my heart deeply. Janel [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: andy (awarded by andy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:26:45 02/03/08 Sun Tammy The best award for this poem I could find just happens to be one that you made for us a few months ago. So here is YOUR award for a poem that sits so well in my heart that is solidifies just how special you are. Congratulations! Your poem is headed to the Muse Mongers Hall of Awards  [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Shalah [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:08:09 02/03/08 Sun Tammy, I am mostly at a loss for words. This is so precious and expresses so beautifully all that she imparted to you. I have a feeling from what I do know of you that you will leave much the same precious legacy behind and I'm sure that is the best gift you could hope to give her. Gorgeous write about one of the best subjects I've come across... a cherished loved one. Thank you much for sharing it here for me to have the pleasure of reading. *hug* ~Shalah [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:14:51 02/03/08 Sun  ~ awww Tamz, hon, this is one of the most deeply touching pieces of poetry that I have read in a very long time... and to anyone who has ever been close to their Grandmother it's so easy to feel the love that you pour so beautifully, for your Tota so very beautiful *love and hugs* Sash xx  . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Tammy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 04:36:40 02/04/08 Mon ((Andy)) Thank you so much for the kind words...the award is perfect for this piece, and your kindness is appreciated beyond measure. Thank you. ((Wilopent)) Nice to meet you and thank you so much for your wonderful response here. ((Janel)) I know you relate so well to this and I'm happy to see you here *smiles* thank you so much for your words, they touch deeply. ((Sasha)) Thank you so much for your words of comfort and love. It's much appreciated. ((Shalah)) Your words touched me...thank you for that this morning. Big hugs, Tammy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: darkerside of light [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:37:09 02/04/08 Mon Suddenly I was drawn in by the pen and faces flashed past me. I will not forget this one in a hurry DSL [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |