My grandmothers—both of them, I am very blessed to be able to say—gave me so much of who I am, not just in looks, but also in my love for reading and writing, my fight for my Self, and my love for humanity and the creatures of this world. I just love the joy you share in what a grandmother gives us. Thank you.
Poem written beneath the kitchen table, at grandmothers' feet, and out in the sanctuary of the yard and in the shadow of tall pines. How the story of the storytelling reminds of my grandfather taking me out to the fields and into the barn, to check on how things are, how it is our grandfathers & grandmothers who show us the world, instill, enrich us with, everlasting wonder & play in our lives. I feel the sharing of tears on grandmother's cheeks, above her wide smile, on your face, an estuarial longing in my heart.
haven't been on the stack in quite a while. And I come back and read dear Sherman - and he makes me cry. Again. You are a special human being - and I'm so grateful to have lived at the same time as you.
Such a beautiful tribute... each poem so different ,and yet such common threads reflective of her in each. And of your "wonder" of her... I especially love the second one on story-telling. I have read and re-read.
What a beautiful tribute. Grandmothers are special. I have lost mine very recently and can’t help feeling the void. But also, immense gratitude for all the love she has given me.
Thank you for the peacefulness, the treasured memories, the family warmth and the wisdom of grandmothers. What a nice relief from the political troubles of the day. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow... I see these scenes playing out in your poetry, and I know I never had any such experiences. And I love that this was your relationship with her! How wonderful love is. Thank you for your sharing.
My grandmothers—both of them, I am very blessed to be able to say—gave me so much of who I am, not just in looks, but also in my love for reading and writing, my fight for my Self, and my love for humanity and the creatures of this world. I just love the joy you share in what a grandmother gives us. Thank you.
Poem written beneath the kitchen table, at grandmothers' feet, and out in the sanctuary of the yard and in the shadow of tall pines. How the story of the storytelling reminds of my grandfather taking me out to the fields and into the barn, to check on how things are, how it is our grandfathers & grandmothers who show us the world, instill, enrich us with, everlasting wonder & play in our lives. I feel the sharing of tears on grandmother's cheeks, above her wide smile, on your face, an estuarial longing in my heart.
So moving. So compelling. Mmmm. My soul has been filled. Thank you so much for sharing.
haven't been on the stack in quite a while. And I come back and read dear Sherman - and he makes me cry. Again. You are a special human being - and I'm so grateful to have lived at the same time as you.
Beautiful.
"Stories are meant to be lived" LOVE THIS.
My husband hmmmmmed when he heard that line.
I love all three of these. Thanks.
The sweetness of ancient wisdom she passed right on to you!
Whip crack lovely..
Such a beautiful tribute... each poem so different ,and yet such common threads reflective of her in each. And of your "wonder" of her... I especially love the second one on story-telling. I have read and re-read.
What a beautiful tribute. Grandmothers are special. I have lost mine very recently and can’t help feeling the void. But also, immense gratitude for all the love she has given me.
I wish your grandma was still alive.
She'd be 120 if so!
Thank you for the peacefulness, the treasured memories, the family warmth and the wisdom of grandmothers. What a nice relief from the political troubles of the day. Thank you so much for sharing.
As I glance through the comments here, I think of how proud your grandmother must be.
Really lovely heartfelt site!
Wow... I see these scenes playing out in your poetry, and I know I never had any such experiences. And I love that this was your relationship with her! How wonderful love is. Thank you for your sharing.