a spirit crossed my path as i
breathed in the scent of pearly pinks
in garden beds of hyacinths
her presence lingered, caught my thoughts
a pause for moments to reflect
to pay though late my fond respects
to conjure up those early days
on visits guided to a chair
i’d listen, learn each time i stayed
how old she seemed , how thin her skin
on hands that poured out lemonade
and played at making paper dolls
it’s strange that drapes once tightly drawn
can part at random to reveal
lost souvenirs that time can steal
she left as softly as she came
but not before i called her name
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- Comment from author about the poem: A tribute to my great grandmother Martha Watkins
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So incredibly gracious โค๏ธ
Thank you dear Teddy. ๐น๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐
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so beautiful and touching
you always express your poems
with your words with great detail
you really are very talented
and an a amazing writer
dont ever stop writing xxx jim
Your reviews are always so generous Jim. Thank you so much ๐
i appreciate people with talent
good reviews should always be given
managed to get decs done and tree
just finished. looks like christmas now
got the mistletoe up so i can kiss the cat
and myself in the mirror
keep writing your talent is so amazing
keep warm cozy and safe jim xxx
You are funny Jim. Give that cat a kiss lol. Have a lovely evening:)
guess i made you smile
cat loves attention so be ok for a kiss
hope you have a nice weekend
its very cold here now
had to put coat on the tv lol
jim xxx
A beautiful and very touching tribute it is, a lovely read, Thank you Cassie
Thank you Tobani. Pleased you enjoyed reading my poem. Means a lot.
You are very welcome
A fantastic tribute to your great grandmother, Cassie! An instant fave for me and I didn't even get to meet her! But this poem...wow! She must have been someone special indeed! ๐น๐โค๏ธ
Thank you Tristan for your kind words and for making this poem a fave. She died when I was ten. A very long time ago, but I remember her for her kindness and her hairpins:) Special she was:)
Beautiful
Many thanks Tony for your lovely comment. Much appreciated.
Simply beautiful. Memories of a person from our past that still linger in our thoughts and emotions. A most wonderful writing and tribute Cassie
Thank you Soren. She passed when I was ten years old, but I remember her for her kindness and her hairpins:) Thrilled you enjoyed this tribute.
Tremendous work.
Thank you Thomas for stopping by. Much appreciated.
Hey Cassie! Such an ephemeral nature of life and memory, and the way certain people leave an indelible mark on our hearts, even long after they are gone. It's a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and remembrance. What a touching and evocative piece!
Your review is a gift. Thank you. She passed when I was ten years old, but I remember her for her kindness and her hairpins that she would lose frequently. She couldnโt see well. I really felt her presence and knew it was her ๐
Those memories are so important Cassie and will always be with you.
Andy
She has long gone Andy, but is remembered for her kindness. Thank you for stopping by.
A wonderful write, Cassie and a fitting tribute.
Pleased you enjoyed this tribute Tom. Many thanks for reviewing.
Awwww, this poem is
a wonderfully touching
tribute to your beloved
Grandmother. ,๐
I totally loved it!! ๐
Thank you for sharing poetess!!
Best wishes ๐๐ค๐น โค๏ธ. Thad
Thank you so much Thad for a warm review. Have a great day.
Really loved the thought process you penned here. Your wording is perfect. But how did you know it was Martha? Another great read
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Thank you teardrop. As soon as the scent of hyacinths wafted in, she did too in my
mindโs eye. I just knew.
I enjoyed this and read it several times.
She left as softly as she came โฆ,
Thank you Bobby O. Especially for reading this poem several times. That means alot. She left as softly as she came. The spirit world doesnโt linger, they return from whence they came.
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