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A Grandmother Remembering

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Where have all the moments gone, As fresh as a summer breeze! That kissed newborn, fresh, emerald leavees on Chicago’s trees. Whatever became of my expansive, Blond desk, that smelled of fresh wood? Or, my white and black saddle shoes? I’d wear them, ah, if only I could! What about all my fun and convivial high School fun, and class of friends? I imagine them all, now grandmas on Family-blessed, weekends! What great satisfaction, to know that this, My beautiful, bright, and so blessed progeny, Will carry me with then in spirit and Humble works, rest with them, so poetically! 4/26/2024

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/29/2024 12:29:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your lovely write. Great butterfly picture. Great memories are the best kind to have... Have a blessed day....................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/29/2024 12:45:00 PM

Thank you sweet Paula. Life is a conmbination …as you know of gladness and soft sadness!. We get through hard times with loving friends and the God we were raised in~ in our faith. I also loved the butterfly. Like life, its amazingly beautiful! I owe you a soupmail. Will do later today.Pangue xx thanks

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/29/2024 1:37:00 AM

At our age, we remember the good old days, now alas gone. We face too many disasters. Great poem though. Blessings.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/29/2024 2:32:00 AM

Victor~ i wish you knew my family. They are more than awawe of what is going on. My grandson will be voting in Nov for the very first time. He will not vote for any party condoning abortion not the one that hates Israel defunding police, Israel haters, nor the one that has The Squad in it.. none of us are.! Peace begins in the home,Despite the looney world we live in, our fauth sees a brighter day ahead ))))) Romios and family.xx

Paige Hind

Date: 4/28/2024 7:54:00 PM

I don't know how old you are though, lol...if you're a senior citizen I am sorry,,,,I love all poets- :) xx <3

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/28/2024 8:50:00 PM

Ah dear Paige, sorry you dont know me! I am fun to be with, I lived a wild life when I was younger. I dated tillI was 65 and went dancing each weekend till I was 65. I broke my thgh three years ago. Flirted with intermns too! So I can’t drive anymore I can’t go out of my own.. too bad! I tell you I really enjoyed my life To the full. My goal is to live 100 or 110. I have a way to go, and I tend to enjoy every mile of it..am open to miracles! Pangie

Paige Hind

Date: 4/28/2024 7:53:00 PM

How kind of you to write something like this- the elderly need to be remembered and appreciated too....

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/28/2024 8:25:00 PM

Paige, I remember my Mom, Dad, aunts uncles! Grandparents, no! I was young when they passed away. My family was very largse meaning aunts, cousins…each weekend was like Christmas Eve. My uncle from Italy, did all the cooking.. he also made homemade wine. And all,the musicians in my family, were there and always music.. that’s why I rhyme so much because my life was always music and a lot of songs with rhyme. I know these days rhyme is almost a crime. Boy that’s really stupid. Hugs, Pangie xx00

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/27/2024 9:51:00 AM

I am sure you will be remembered by that handsome progeny! :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/28/2024 8:17:00 PM

Linda~ he’s going to be a very busy young man, i really think he will remember the zany times we had. As for my poetry,,,forget it. How droll and boring, Yuck. I hope you remember me as your fun friend, dash the poetry, Wild thing, Pangie

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/26/2024 4:32:00 PM

I enjoyed the nostalgic and reminiscent quality of your poem. I also admire the fluidity of your lines and your rhyme scheme. (You helped me remember my black & white saddle oxford shoes). I felt the joy you have with your family...a delightful read. Have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/26/2024 6:22:00 PM

Sara, isnt it a pleasure to recall the saddle shoe days! Did you ever own a poodle skirt! Mine was stunning because my Mom had unique taste in clothing. I wish I still had that))) We do have her wedding dress(1936). She was unbelievably pretty and thin, Glad you liked the flow and rhyme scheme. I always am grateful to the Lord…that I can write one poem. And I celebrate that. It may not be poem of or day or anything like that. I am humble enough ….to realize I am not a.top poet here, I am working on an autobiography too! It might never get done..It’s just nice to put your thoughts together and realize how far you have come in life. When you’re older, it keeps your memory going, which is important.. bless you and Bill! Hugs, Pangie xx

Christina Bowring

Date: 4/26/2024 4:24:00 PM

Dear Pangie, this is so beautifully written as you reminisce on past, happy days. The first stanza is so stunning. Great rhyme and flow throughout. I love the striking, delicate picture too that you have chosen. The last stanza is heartfelt and profound. You will always be carried on the wings of all those that love you dear Pangie. Your beautiful soul will fly forever. I loved this. Such a joy to read. Luv and blessings to you for a happy weekend xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/26/2024 6:09:00 PM

Dear Chrstine, I honor and respect a poet like you because comments say someting,jet comments indicate nothing.They are like empty shells on a beach. All you here is an echo. Longer comments take time, but really help me along the way. I only speak for me! I am not popular here…lol! Or I dont see it that way. I am super critical of my poetry, i dont see the beauty,others do. The fact only person who I compete with here is me_)) thank you again for being specific and aiding me in growing to be better Pangie xx

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 4/26/2024 4:20:00 PM

Hello Panagiota :-) None is better than mother except grandmother. Very nice read dear lovely Panagiota! Have a nice day ~AA

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/26/2024 5:37:00 PM

Hello Abdullah, hope this day is perfect for you ))) our home life makes us who we are, Good hearted people have great parents and grandparents. Glad you enjoyed this write. I was well cared for, grew up with the best of parents, schools, etc. i am a rettred scchool teacher, actress, i was in one movie, i did stand up comedy also in Chicago. I have lived a fascinating life.i love comedy most but dont like writing it at all. Go figure! )) i love being a grandma,, thank you. Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/26/2024 4:11:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, Saddle shoes oh i wish they were back in style. i really liked those shoes. I do not have grandchildren. instead i have nieces Great nieces, Great nephews. I am an aunt, and a great aunt.I miss my school friends. I think some are married and some not. Hugs. /dDarlene/ xxx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/27/2024 11:58:00 AM

Hello Panagikota, yes the saddle shoes are a classic style. I wear running shoes around the house for support for my feet. Better than slippers. Neither have i seen my old school friends. Hugs /Darlene/ xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/26/2024 5:23:00 PM

Darlene, who cares if they arre in style? Amazon might be selling them. Saddle shoes are a classic style. Most humans are addicted to running shoes since aound 1970. Decades of looking at them. Enough! Kids dont even know what a real shoe is anymore. They serve a good pupse but i wear shoes and running shoes, good you have nnieces and nephews,wow.you are an aunt and a great aunt, great! Havent seen old school friends for decades. You can check on line.tY 4 reading me,..my cat friend.)))Pangie. Xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/26/2024 2:25:00 PM

Hi, Dear One, I think many of ys wuth or without grandchidrren do realixe that decades sometimes seem ago, but when Eddie stands naxt to me, like the Eifel Tower,,,ir reminds me howtime has passed. So honored you faved this. Thank you seems insuffuecient somehowal Chag Pesach…sameach, Pangie xx

Regina Elliott

Date: 4/26/2024 2:12:00 PM

Oh how sweetly beautiful and nostalgic, dear Pangie. The years have a way of rushing by. Surrounded by high school friends, then graduation comes and we must part ways. Your loving poem speaks eloquently of this and of the joy of family. A FAV. I'm misty eyed, good friend. God's bountiful blessings. xoxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/26/2024 2:36:00 PM

Omg,,,i repied in the wrong vox again… Apologies, Pangie xx