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Grandfather

Grandfather

We looked to him dauntless awe-inspiring

Filled with childhood memorable stories

And wisdom surpassing worth of knowing 

Inheritance of the past and glories 

Of many  unflagging strength and caring

Everlasting virtues are fulfilling

1/26/2017

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Constance La France

February 11, 2017 at 7:59 PM

Eve congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem ~

Darren White

February 11, 2017 at 4:28 AM

Eve, what a wonderful way of writing down your memories, for yourself, for us, of him. Congratulations :)

Chuck Melugin

February 1, 2017 at 8:04 AM

Dear Eve.....Memories leap from each line! I was overjoyed to read! Thanks, My best, chuck

Carolyn Devonshire

January 31, 2017 at 8:02 PM

Eve, you brought back some memories of my own grandfather as he was similar to yours. He told amazing stories too and I thought he was a very wise man, but he died when I was five. Still think of him, especially when I read your poem. You wrote a super poem for the contest and I wish you success.

Charlie Smith

January 31, 2017 at 11:36 AM

Wonderful write Eve, best wishes in the contest...

Arthur Vaso

January 30, 2017 at 10:02 PM

You have touched a chord here, I really enjoyed this Eve!

Kim Rodrigues

January 29, 2017 at 7:31 PM

Nice!

Jean Murray

January 28, 2017 at 5:09 PM

Wonderful memories Eve. Good luck in the contest.

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:29 AM

Thank you, Jean, Hugs Eve

Jack Horne

January 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM

lovely tribute to a special man x

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:28 AM

Thank you, Jack, Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

January 28, 2017 at 8:44 AM

I wish I had written down my grandfather's stories. I enjoyed this Gem. Thanks for your visit.

Andrea Dietrich

January 27, 2017 at 7:27 PM

great job, Eve. I love how you wrote about an older person and how we can learn so much from them.

Eve Roper

January 27, 2017 at 10:31 PM

Some people just have the ability to show love

Nette Onclaud

January 27, 2017 at 6:40 PM

i like the way you honor your grandpa... my own ' lolo' happens to be a source of love and inspiration... sentimental, lovely write, eve!..huggs

Eve Roper

January 27, 2017 at 10:32 PM

Thank you, Nette, hugs

Probir Gupta

January 27, 2017 at 8:32 AM

Very satisfying photo and verse ... We all can relate ... Great tribute ...

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:28 AM

Thank you, Probir, Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner

January 27, 2017 at 8:07 AM

It would have been nice, to have a story telling grandpa. My grandpa's brother was the story teller. Man he could tell some whoppers:) I used to sit around the old country store listening to stories of other old men. I guess it's where I learned to have an imagination. Enjoyed your poem, Mrs Eve.:)

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Daniel it is nice to think of those loved ones with the special gift they left behind.. I use to watch and listen to my father in-law tells us some big whoppers like you mention as my husband has followed suit in carrying the memories. My grandchildren just soak every story he tells...

Pandita Sietesantos

January 27, 2017 at 7:59 AM

Such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful grandfather! Brings back memories of my maternal grandfather! It fills me with so many great memories! Thank you dear Eve for articulating my sentiments so excellently! Good luck in the contest! Hugs. Pandita

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:24 AM

I'm so glad it brought good loving memories, Pandita. I need to go visit with you Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong

January 27, 2017 at 5:29 AM

Very beautiful Eve. I was very close to my grandfather. His wife, my grandmother, died before I was born. He never married again. Your tribute is lovely! 7 ; )

Eve Roper

January 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM

Thank you, Connie, I love my grandchildren with all my heart I hope that they think of me for ever.... Hugs