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A Tribute To My Grandmother

The sturdy single lady, who triumphantly raised her 3 kids; Though her path was dark and shady, her aim was so profound and lucid. If not her then who deserves the mother's day? The jovial teacher and mentor, who edified her lovable students, in a stalwart way & so that emotional rapport and so no haters and no truants. If not her then who deserves the teacher's day? The exemplary independent woman, who toiled all alone amidst the chaos, whose life a pristine path, one should zoom in, yet she never boasted of and never grouched. The self made woman, I revere, who stood on her own feet, until she drew her last breathe, both literally and figuratively If not her then who deserves the women's day? A tribute to my grandmother who died last Sunday. She worked as a teacher and got retired before 27 years. Still, the school she worked was declared as a holiday as a mark of respect on the day she died.

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Date: 3/10/2019 11:42:00 AM
Beautiful tribute..
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Date: 3/9/2019 3:28:00 PM
I am touched by this lovely, fitting tribute to your grandmother, Supraja. I understand she did not have an easy life, but still managed to teach her children (and those of others) the good points of life. ~ Condolences to you and all the family. I am sure she is resting in peace. Regards // paul
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Date: 3/9/2019 7:17:00 AM
Such a heartfelt, beautiful tribute you wrote to your grandmother! I can feel the pride and love in your poem..you built a great portrait of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Supraja.
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Date: 3/9/2019 5:52:00 AM
A wonderful tribute, Supraja. So sorry for your loss. How blessed you are to have such a loving angel now watching over you.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 3/9/2019 5:57:00 AM
So true, Line.
Date: 3/9/2019 3:49:00 AM
A moving tribute to a great lady and a great teacher! Remember my dearest, Supraja: A teacher may affect eternity! Just think of Socrates or any other great teacher around the world! They affect our lives even after thousand of years! Your grandmother has, is and will be affecting the lives of her students as long as they live! Hugs xxx
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 3/9/2019 5:23:00 AM
So true, Demetrios. She will be remembered forever.

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