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A Flash of Memory

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Engraved forever in my mind 
The smell of sugar pie in the oven
And my grandmother's loving hands
Their gentleness their softness
Ever busy and endlessly creating

Only on rare occasions would they stop
To play this crazy game called Pinochle
That she had taught only me 
I still see my grandmother's hands holding cards
And how she loved this silly game with its silly rules

We had to marry kings and queens
How gleefully she’d laugh when she did
How I loved to listen her childlike joy
It never ceased to amaze me

This pinochle with its silly rules
How my grand-mother loved every minute of it
Especially how she would play with only me and then
How delicious that slice of sugar pie straight out of the oven
A most precious playdate with her grand-daughter of ten



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on April 30, 2018 for JAMIE'S INTERESTING CONTEST 3 sponsored by JAMIE PAN  -  RANKED 5TH

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Susan Gentry Date: 8/26/2018 12:20:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Nostalgic imagery. Enjoyed. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/26/2018 11:12:00 AM Thank you, Susan, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Francesca Pappadogiannis Date: 8/23/2018 1:02:00 PM What a beautiful picture you painted here Line. Makes me miss my grandmother :) Congratulations on your win, my friend. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/23/2018 1:59:00 PM Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Francesca.

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/23/2018 3:13:00 AM Congratulations, Line on your win with a poem so enjoyable to read. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/23/2018 6:53:00 AM Thank you, Subimal. Most appreciated.

Carrie Richards Date: 8/22/2018 2:55:00 PM What a delicious and sweet memory....both the remembrance, and the pie :) Lovely poem, Line. Congratulations! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 4:46:00 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Carrie.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/1/2018 7:37:00 AM This is sweet, Line. I do not remember any of this with my own grandmother, because my sister liked cooking and baking, whereas grandma fixed me a sack lunch and told me to be home by supper time as I had creeks, and fallen trees, and corn cribs to explore. Good luck in the contest! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 5/1/2018 10:27:00 AM A multitude of fond memories out there.

Carrie Richards Date: 4/30/2018 9:35:00 PM Oh wow....what a lovely memory and what a lovely poem. I am sure this is just what Jamie is looking for! I expect to see it on top :) ! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 10:09:00 PM Thank for your vote of confidence, Carrie. However there is never a shortage of great entries.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/30/2018 8:15:00 PM Granny's cookin' always remains with us, especially the part where they shared it with so much love, Thanks for the memories. beautiful poem Line, Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 10:10:00 PM Thank you, Pixie, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Jean Murray Date: 4/30/2018 5:45:00 PM So nice to have those lovely memories of your special time together Line. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 6:49:00 PM Yes indeed. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Jean.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/30/2018 3:13:00 PM Such sweet, tender memories of you with your dear grandmother, Line, and how well you brought them to life for us in your lovely poem. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 4:36:00 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/30/2018 3:07:00 PM ohh, the games that made life so special, line... an endearing, bright work.. hugggs Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 4:36:00 PM Thank you so much, nette. Most appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 4/30/2018 9:13:00 AM So warm and nostalgic - both my grandmothers passed away when I was quite young, never really had that experience, thanks for sharing this- Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/30/2018 4:37:00 PM That's too bad, Michelle. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.