each crease, line, place, time, furrowed bits of a well worn kind, deep within memories cast, shadows fading ever fast, soft, safe in mother's hand, crossing to another's land, washing, raw, red, and chafed, all to keep another's space; bleeding, giving all you could, kneading life, for another's good; recipes bled between worn threads, all to keep the family fed, living on rations, ne'er to resign to the place your momma left behind, brushing hair, steaming dresses, all the while, braiding tresses, always ready, to use those hands to keep things steady, when they ached no one knew, you gave it all as your family grew, tender times, stitched within your heart of gold was strength that shined, you were so bold, you kept on going while other's wept, then one last time with your kitchen swept, your hands reached out and took in mine, dearest Grandma, my Valentine.
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Comments (7)
It feels like this woman was such an incredible anchor, you've really captured that.
Awww, this was such a wonderful tribute! Sending you lots of love and hugs β€οΈ
Beautiful memories & tribute. You ROCK, my friend.
Beautiful poem, beautiful tribute!
I love this beautiful poem! It flows so smoothly and tells a beautiful story. Well done, Rock!
Beautifully layered & wonderfully expressive
This is beautiful! π