Goodbye To Grandpa

Father to my mother.
My heart hangs in your memory.
A world without you always seems unbearable and scary,
A dark abyss that seeks to smother.

I grieve but i shall weep no more.
You remain in my mind like a scar,
A grotesque relic that stains my conscience.

As you exit this domain i fare you well,
choosing to applaud a life well lived

.......................

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/24/2012 6:45:00 PM
Ronny,,Congratulations in, Brian's contest # 178 "' it's been an honor reading all these sweet hits... especially since i miss them all on the 200 poems of the day ;-) God Bless*~
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Date: 5/24/2012 1:45:00 PM
Well written Ronny - both my Grandfather's made such an impact on me as well. Thanks for stopping by my work.
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Date: 5/24/2012 10:36:00 AM
Hi Ronny, this is a moving tribute to your grandpa-- also reminded me of my own maternal grandfather... congrats on your win here and thank you very much for passing by my poem with your encouraging words :D
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Date: 5/23/2012 5:50:00 PM
Family does leave scars...Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love
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Date: 5/23/2012 5:35:00 PM
Congratulations Ronny! This is a nice tribute to your grandpa, though like Andrea below, I was wondering about the scar. The loss of him like a scar, perhaps? That's how I interpreted the line. Blessings and Love, Rhonda
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Date: 5/22/2012 7:20:00 PM
Congratulations, Ronny. It was interesting the line you wrote of him as a scar. I just know he must have been a wonderful person.
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Ronny Madonsela
Date: 5/24/2012 1:50:00 AM
the scar means he can never leave my mind, he is branded in my mind.
Date: 5/22/2012 2:23:00 PM
Ronny congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/22/2012 5:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Ronny. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/22/2012 5:51:00 AM
congrats on your win Ronny
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Ronny Madonsela
Date: 5/22/2012 6:45:00 AM
THANK YOU
Date: 4/26/2012 2:54:00 PM
He's now reborn to a youthful grace. Remember him with that sweet face. For he ran so well, this human race.
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Date: 4/9/2012 6:27:00 AM
Beautiful poem and memories... Loveing grandpa you always keep in you heart. - oxox Anne-Lise
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Ronny Madonsela
Date: 4/12/2012 5:35:00 AM
THANK U
Date: 4/3/2012 9:11:00 AM
Ronny, well said... keep him forever in your heart.. the memories will stay warm..God bless..pd
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Ronny Madonsela
Date: 4/3/2012 12:34:00 PM
THANX, IL ALWAYS HOLD HIM CLOSE TO MY HEART.
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