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 This is dedicated to my Grandfather Gustavo and his brother.  Both were Masons and their bloodline is Basque. Buried next to one another, along with my Grandmother Tila and his brothers wife.  Pierce Brothers Masonic Cemetery, N.Hollywood California —Poet

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Bloodline

brotherhood buried both beloved, bestowed us bred  ~ a Basque bloodline
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Velasco Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Short and powerful—really hits with that deep sense of family and heritage. The alliteration gives it a strong rhythm, too. Feels like a tribute that carries a lot of meaning in just a few words.
Anaya Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Good to see you here, Rowena. This is a fun form, y e s. Visiting Cemeteries was a thing at a time! Hollywood Forever Cemetery shows movies outside at dusk, even. You can visit Marilyn Monroe on Wilshire at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. I recall playing with my Grandfather's ribbons and symbols of Freemasonry, gadgets I didn't understand at the time. TyVm!
Gorelick Avatar
June 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A noble historic legacy much misunderstood, they are taught to be humble and redescent, and so people think they are hiding something when they are not. RE: Basque, their culture and history still carries a mysterious aura, a rare DNA. I enjoyed the monoku, my best Robert
Anaya Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I'm wondering what the secrets of the Basque peoples are, it's intriguing My younger sister made the discovery of a Basque heritage, Mexican, Spanish, erm 4% is unknown! Sasquatch, LOL. TyVm!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What a wonderful "Bloodline" write with great pictures. Thanks for the extra information. "Good Luck" We both did this contest. Have a lovely day writing away................
Anaya Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Paula, I give thanks for your wonderful review on thoughts of my grandfather. I'll be there to a take look~ okay, you as well!
Messina Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Great monoku, Anaya! Also with alliteration...super!!! Hope all is well...Hugs Charlie
Anaya Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thanks Charlie, its what the contest called for all b's in this case. I explained my poem above, anything helps. All is well and hopeful that you are too. Xhugs to you!
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