Poems

I couldn't write a grandmother poem without thinking of my own Gramas. Below this poem I added something personal in their honor. I can only hope I did them justice. To all of those who shared/ knew them, I hope we share a smile as we remember.

GRANDMA

Grandma, I've seen pictures,

Of you in younger days,

Your hair a different color,

You dressed a different way.

I hear you speak of days gone by,

With a smile on your face,

Times I've seen through your eyes,

Could never be replaced.

But, if I may say, I like the gray,

You earned the look I know,

A testament of love well spread,

And the family you help grow.

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GRANDMA THOMAS

"Come and see me anytime,"

Gram would always say,

She'd fill our arms with homebaked goods,

And send us on our way.

"Be sure to bring my dishes back,"

She'd add as if to tease,

But we knew better than to forget,

'Cause she had a lot to feed.

A spunky little lady,

Devout wife and mother,

Grandparenting like a rich dessert,

Yet, always room to treat another.

She filled more than our bellies,

Shared beyond the recipes,

Love, laugh, life -with just enough spice,

Feast well, sweet memory.

I love you, Grama!

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GRANDMA HUGHES

To say she smelled of Jean Nate,

Would be fair just to start,

But the air surrounding Grandma,

Came more from her heart.

Tender, yet protective,

Her life shared warmth and grace,

Blessings that still carry through,

The families she helped raise.

Checker games and gumdrops,

And safe walks past her dog,

Adventures on a city bus,

And peeks in her "tooth garage".

Small memories forever linger,

And with her love remain,

Seeds of our lives' flourishing,

And comforts of the same.

Love ya, Grama!

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Mom

For every time I needed you,

And you were there for me,

For all the little things you do,

You think I never see.

For every boo boo that you kissed,

And the comfort of your touch,

For seeing things that others missed,

And knowing when to watch.

Though simple words don't seem enough,

So much from you I've learned,

Thank you, Mom, for all your love,

A gift happily returned.

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SMILE

You smile just because I'm happy

And weep if I am sad,

You worry for me, just a bit too much,

Even when I make you mad.

You stand by me when I am right,

And guide me when I'm wrong,

Your words alone can lift me,

Your faith helps make me strong.

I love you, and I thank you,

For your precious care,

Your heart forever giving,

The beauty that you share.