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Grandma's Table

How long has it been, since you dressed me up, using your mother's silver, and all those fancy cups. You stuck me in the shed, seems like forever now, and closed the door, and then you never came around. Then today, you drug me out, polished me until I shined, and took me back in the house. I guess you know now, I was made very good, I am solid oak, a very pretty wood. Now I am wearing, grandma's lace, I love those flowers, in your favorite vase. I'll be here ready, when your company gets here, How I love dressing up, thank you dear.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 1/31/2009 6:38:00 AM
You probably couldn't buy a more beautiful table today. You wrote a very happy and proud table. Great job! Love, Shar
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Date: 1/31/2009 3:00:00 AM
Beautiful. How I miss my Grandmother's table. I was lucky enough tp get my Great Grandmother's silver...this poem makes me want to shine it up, and eat with it. :) Love, Kristin
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Date: 1/30/2009 5:41:00 PM
Such a sweet poem, and makes me think that we should not just save things for special occasions...instead treat every day as if it IS a special occasion. Nicely done! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 1/30/2009 4:03:00 PM
Nice poem Christy with a touch of great heirlooms...Raul
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Date: 1/30/2009 3:44:00 PM
Christy, you are such a fine person and one I hold so dear. I just read a great poem by Carrie about chairs and now your's about Grandmas table another great poem. Thank you so much for always being there with kind words of encouragement. F/F Ron
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Date: 1/30/2009 2:20:00 PM
I enjoyed this sentimental piece. Sounds like the personification form as well as narrative. Nicely done. The poem. "The Difference", was written a couple of years ago, and it wasn't a new love...but a rediscovery of a neglected love. Thanks for your comments. Donna G.
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Date: 1/30/2009 1:56:00 PM
I love the personification, from the table's point of view! I thought it was brilliant, and beautifully nostalgic. Well written Christy! :) Blessings, Amy
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