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Grandma's Arms

I remember long ago when I was just a child Climbing into Grandma’s arms and the way she smiled She’d hold me close and rock me, kiss me on my head When I’d fall asleep she’d gently put me in my bed There was a coal stove in the kitchen used for cooking and for heat When Grandpa picked blueberries, she’d bake us a special treat For the little things in life, we would thank the Lord above We had more than what we needed, we were enriched by love While Grandma was doing wash, I would be playing on the floor Sometimes we’d take a walk down to the grocery store After supper she’d be tired and sit down in the rocking chair I’d climb into Grandma’s arms. I was always happy there.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/2/2012 12:13:00 AM
I love your longer lines... more room for good phrasing and flow! A very special piece.
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Date: 8/2/2011 1:24:00 AM
vince, heaps of congrats on your amazing award!! :) huggs!
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Date: 8/1/2011 9:04:00 PM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest of carol, Vince
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Date: 8/1/2011 6:31:00 PM
A winning congratulations! Caryl
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Date: 8/1/2011 5:07:00 PM
proud to share the placement with you~~~~CONGRATULATIONS~~~~smile for the great win~~~*-*junjun
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Date: 8/1/2011 3:07:00 PM
Congrats Vince on a great second place win with this brilliant beauty poetry .. recalling memories ..is a true treasure luv..
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Date: 8/1/2011 3:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my latest contest Vince. It was very hard choosing the placements as I loved them all. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/8/2011 6:17:00 AM
A finest piece to celebrate your grandma, and her arms.
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Date: 10/4/2009 4:53:00 PM
Wow. Such a beautiful poem. Those childhood memories become more precious as every day goes by. It sure is the little things that are so, so big when we are children. The mind of a child is a beautiful place to be when we are loved. Thanks for your lovely comment on my poem. So sincerely appreciated. love, shar xoxoxo
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Date: 8/20/2009 8:30:00 AM
Your Grandma and mine would have been great friends! This made me smile with memory! ~
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Date: 8/18/2009 8:43:00 AM
I love this poem, especially because I was raised by my grandparents!
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Date: 8/17/2009 6:38:00 PM
This poem is precious and such a good write. Thank you for sharing it. I've read it over a dozen times because it makes me remember my grandmother and loved and safe I felt with her. Thanks for the congratulations.
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Date: 8/12/2009 3:10:00 PM
My only memory of my Grandma is of climbing into her lap as she sat in her rocking chair. Thank you for reminding me with this beautiful poem, Vince.
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Date: 8/11/2009 4:50:00 AM
Such lovely memories of your Grandma, Vince! She sounds like a special lady who has made a lasting imprint on your heart. Beautifuly write -- delightful read! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/11/2009 4:00:00 AM
Thanks for your welcome blog comments today Vince.Rgds Brian
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Date: 8/10/2009 2:19:00 PM
outstanding write--charma
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Date: 8/10/2009 9:24:00 AM
I truly enjoyed this piece. I hope that my grandchilren will say the same about me. Keep writing. Sara:)
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Date: 8/8/2009 4:32:00 AM
Vince you have really touched my heart with this poem - My Grandmother raised me and you know she was always the one person who forever saw the good in me - well her and my wife - It certainly is my pleasure to be reading your poetry this morning - A favorite poem this one shall be - God Bless you Vince, MJ
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Date: 8/7/2009 2:49:00 PM
Another day we are blessed to be here reading and writing poetry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry today Vince. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/7/2009 1:03:00 PM
Hi Vince Ah, what a very special tribute to your grandma. Such loving memories. I was captivated line for line! A beautiful written piece of poetry. Take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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