Greatness Through Generations

On a stool she sat at Greatfather's
 feet,
 He feeding her ice cream as a
 birthday treat.

 Two years old sitting up straight,
 to catch each yummy spoonful, 
 Mouths open both of them.,
 as the ice cream goes in.

 Sun shining brightly in the bay 
 window, leaving both in a cool-
 shaded silhouette .

 A random picture taken,
turns a sweet gesture into
a loving memory for the two 
of them.

Immortalized now forever in time,
 in a large frame,
on a table beside the big green
 chair ,
Only he sits in.


Copyright 2008
Anne Rutherford
Poems from The 
Heart Series

This is a real picture my
grandson took ,shaded out the color,
framed it and gave to my husband. 
A family treasure  forever.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/30/2011 3:05:00 PM
Dear Anne: Great poem. It reminded me of my granfather. Have a great day. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. PEACE!!!
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Date: 6/27/2011 5:05:00 AM
thankxx Anne for your kind and loving words on my poetry ..appreciate your sweet critique so much.. hoping to read more from u very soon luv..
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Date: 6/23/2011 8:59:00 AM
This is a very good poem and looking forward to reading more of your poetry later, rated 7 because your good my lady. God bless
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Date: 6/16/2011 11:25:00 AM
Hi Anne, yes I remember this one from lulu, liked it then just as much, though it is hard to imagine a sunny day, it is night here and the wind and rain are howling outside,I can't think of more enchanting whether and I'm very sorry for the people that don't like it (for example my elder sister)
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Date: 6/11/2011 5:56:00 PM
a sensitive and touching write Anne.. such vivid imagery painted with your words my friend.. lovely ..luv..
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Date: 6/11/2011 9:46:00 AM
always the best, and love to read it, i hope you have a great summer...i will always pray for you and yours....
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Date: 6/9/2011 7:22:00 AM
Family photos are a great treasure, and a great legacy to leave. A beautifully penned piece, Anne. Kind regards, Robert.
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Date: 6/8/2011 8:56:00 PM
What a lovely way to treasure that memory, not only with the photo but with this poem!
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Date: 6/6/2011 10:54:00 AM
that does really does sound like a treasure to place in your heart for evermore, how sweet that was. this beautiful poem deserves a ten, but can only give it a 7.
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Date: 6/5/2011 6:52:00 AM
Loved this heart warming write Anne, keep treasuring that picture..
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