My Hero Lives On

My Hero Lives On I remember my visits to my nana’s home, Where my body and mind were free to roam. We were princesses by day and faeries by night, My ghostly impressions giving my Nan a fright. Tea in the garden and song in the air, Even when raining, we didn’t care. For when she was smiling that smile at you, The whole world would smile too. I’d laugh till I cried, and cry till I’d laugh, The light of your love, guiding my path. But the day you slipped away from me, Was the day when I had to set you free, Free from the world, and free from my mind, As you went forward and left me behind. For my hero died when I was ten, But her memory lives on, until I see her again. [For the contest Holding out for a Hero by Janette Fisher]
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Brown Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "Holding out for a Hero" contest Jessica. Love, Carol
Howell Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Thanks again Carol for your lovely comment!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Belated Congratulations on your win Jessica, how i still miss my nan xx
Howell Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Aww thank you Mandy!
Guzzi Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 9:34 AM
YEAH!!! A hero Grandma!! wonderful! please do say nana's first name? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Howell Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM
Thank you so much Debbie! Her name was Alice :)
Taylor Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Congrats on your win, Jess. Outstanding tribute. Nice going. Kudos. hugs, Ralph
Howell Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Thank you for your comment Ralph :)
Quigley Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 9:27 PM
A beautiful tribute Jessica
Johnson Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 6:10 PM
Thanks for your reminder that there are women heroes also. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2012 at 2:51 AM
Yes, the memories will lives in your heart,Beautiful written Jessica. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Rhinem Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Smile ˜ She Sounds As Though She Is Very Beautiful * Made Me Think Of Mariah Carey's Song, "Hero" ˜ I'll Come & Say Hello Unto The Both Of Your Precious Beauties We I Find You Heaven * My Love to You, John!:) ˜
Howell Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 12:10 PM
I really appreciate your comment John, thank you so much :)
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April 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM
...."Tis Suppose to Read, 'When I Find You In Heaven.'" *
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