Karen Jones Poet Couplet

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Written April 24 2026

Bernice

April 24 was her birthday
How I recall words she'd say

Telling me she wants a new purse
Or asking if I’m going to church

A tender heart with spirit of God
Watching her in favorite chair nodd

Salt and pepper fresh fish delish she’d fry 
Fresh peas and biscuits tea summertime 

Imprinted on my mind how she was meek
Kind wise witty homely in her ways peace

Never understood why she loved snuff
I guess addicted to that dirt looking stuff

She left words of wisdom like white pearls
Never again will there be in this crazy world 

A grandmother as loving as self sacrificing 
Bernice is her name she was truly a queen

Not in a boisterous blunt in your face way
But in imperfect beauty with duty who prays

Happy heavenly birthday Granny!

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Hilda Greenhough April 25, 2026 at 10:36 PM This is so special. I can feel the love you have. May she be in a happy place. Blessings. Karen Jones April 26, 2026 at 3:07 AM Indeed she was very special. Thank you for your kind words Hilda!

Gershon Wolf April 25, 2026 at 9:32 PM Now, as for 'snuff,' Berneice was not the only one who loved the stuff. It was a mainstay of church and synagogue-goers until fairly recently. There were even soe octogenarians in my synagogue in the 1990's who used it quite liberally. How 'about that? ~ gw Karen Jones April 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM Interesting ?? And yuk for snuff still lol! Thanks for sharing though Gershon.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM Hello Karen Jones, a lovely poem for gramato read and keep. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 26, 2026 at 10:46 AM Hello Karen, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/ Karen Jones April 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM Awwww I am touched it’s a keeper! Thank you and hugs Darlene!

Dorothy Gibbons April 24, 2026 at 5:02 AM I loved this love filled deep poem about your Granny. May she be partying up in heaven on her birthday. Made me think of my dear Gran I cherish every memory of her. I must write a poem about my gran you inspired me hugs Karen Jones April 24, 2026 at 5:44 AM Thanks! Awwww so happy you’re thinking of gran and inspired! I want to read your poem.