Golden Spun Reflections Grandmother



She was a grandmother, and my Mother.
Who cared for her grand-daughter, like no other.
Bought her new clothes, new shoes.
Mother never sang,"I'm too sick, or tired,"

She funded my daughter's swimming and tennis lessons.
They were not cheap, these summer sessions.
She treated my daughter like a little queen.
Even got her a new canopied bed that was so
princess-fully supreme.

She gave her aromatic pink bubble baths.
And after that, set her hair in rollers on a lush 
pink mat.
She was in her seventies but still worked a job.
She was never a freeloading snob.

On Sundays, they made sure she went to Mass.
Not willing to have a grand-daughter of the 
godless class.
We both took care of Mom, at our house the rest 
of her life.
This Angel, my Mother, who was far more than 
just a grandmother and wife.

We saw her in hospital after she passed.
Her hair appeared, as if made of spun, gold glass.
I have never been in the presence of such 
beauty!
Her skin, with the radiance of a newborn, by an
Angel on Duty.

I did not want to let her go..that loving, faithful wife,
Mother and Grandmother.
But her spiritual impressions on us all, were
far beyond any earthly other.

  
                        
                           4/17/2023
                               
                       
                 
                    ~Dedicated to my Mother~


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April 17, 2023 at 2:37 PM
A beautiful dedication poem to a beautiful mother and grandmother. Your imagery and detailed descriptions of her painted a clear picture of the woman she was, Pangie. Thanks for sharing her with us and honoring your mother. You're a good daughter and this poem shows that side of you. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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April 17, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Bill, what a wll constructed and auspicious comment. Bill! I am almost moved to tears… Wish I had the strength and fortitude she did. Every child was her child and she treated them like little royalty.I never met another human being so giving.exception, My daughter, Maria.another stellar human! Though she worked like a horse, she still made time for all. She will always be my MoTD..Mother of the Day.I can’t compare to her, Bill! ..thank you. Hugs, Pangie xxx
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