Grandma

A safe harbor in a raging storm.
A place of comfort, safe and warm.
No harsh words or an upraised hand,
She cares and always understands.

She cooks and cleans with all her might.
She'll fill your belly with treats delight.
No matter how busy or what there's to do,
She'll find ways to make time for you.

If you're lonely, tired, achy or sore,
She'll fix you up, until you hurt no more.
She's bound to teach you right from wrong,
To reinforce what you've learned along.

She's a pillar of strength, faith and grace.
She prays for you daily, just in case.
Her love knows no bounds, earthly or else,
It is her joy, to give of herself.

Thank you Grandma, for the love you give,
I will do my best and try to live
By your set example.  There's no doubt,
You ARE what life is all about.

TLH  © 04-15-2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Williams Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 3:22 PM
tanya, I like this a lot..David
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM
WOW SOOOO SWEEET SOOO KIND,You conveyed this with such a beautiful mind!!!
Harrington Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 1:23 PM
How sweet of you to say, thank you!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:28 PM
'...a pillar of strength, faith and grace,' such a lovely phrase! In fact, the whole poem is delightful... superb cadence and couplet rhyming! Well done, Tanya!! Best wishes, Keith
Harrington Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Thank you kindly Keith, My grandma was all that and more. Of course I wouldn't be a bit partial at all. LOL
Sivey Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM
This is an incredible write about grandma! I agree completely that grandmothers are just like that! You've written a genuinely wondrous and delightful poem! Great Work!!
Harrington Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Thank you so much Russell.
Andresen Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM
I LOVE your Grandma !!! (Can I borrow her?) Lovely written Tanya !!!! - oxox Anne-Lise
Harrington Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Sure you can, she's with the angels and I know she'd share her love with you!
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