Jeanne Mcgee Poet Narrative

Precious Gifts Passed Down

"There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of humans, are created, strengthened and maintained." – Winston Churchill


In my favorite photo, our family is gathered 
‘round the long wood table, an heirloom 
                    Precious gifts passed down
As we laugh and share the day’s best tidings
Eyes dancing sparkles of laughter sounds
Dishes passed to share with all going around

The dog underneath, cleaning up without complaint
And Grandma’s cheeks flushed pink with bliss
Standing ready to fetch the families’ every desire
Home canned goodness spread upon the table
                    Precious gifts passed down
Of loving hands holding tight the threads

And Grandpa wearing the family birthday hat
A homemade black cherry cake sitting in his honor
Candles lit and burning low as he gathers wishes
Each grandchild a blessing adored in his heart
Each memory etched in wrinkles deeply lined
                    Precious gifts passed down



written:  9-18-2019
Writing Challenge 2, September 2019 - The Photograph
 
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Constance La France October 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM Jeanne congratulations on your win in my challenge with this lovely poem! Jeanne Mcgee October 3, 2019 at 6:17 PM thank you so much...It was a little magic to remember this moment...one of my favorite photos and memories.

Ann Foster September 19, 2019 at 6:31 PM The very best of times. I loved this. I felt very close to "family". Excellent job... Flowers... little pink ones that are very hard to find... Ann Jeanne Mcgee October 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM Hi Ann...I love this memory of this family dinner and celebration...I can picture it even without seeing the photo as it is etched in my memory forever.

Winged Warrior September 18, 2019 at 10:16 PM And you have passed down a great gift of describing what life is all about...beautifully done Jeanne...all around a wooden table of love...great entry my friend...^WW^ :o) Jeanne Mcgee September 21, 2019 at 8:05 PM with much thanks for your stopping by for a visit. thank you.

Caren Krutsinger September 18, 2019 at 7:37 PM I feel like I am part of this family, Jeanne. And I am glad! "The dog underneath, cleaning up without complaint And Grandma’s cheeks flushed pink with bliss" - lovely. Jeanne Mcgee September 21, 2019 at 8:06 PM You do feel like part of the family!