So Rare a Soul

So rare a soul, I found in you.
Grandpa, Dad.  To me you were both.
Salt of the earth, by those who knew,
you stood by your friends and your oaths.

My North Star, guiding my morals,
of fears, you were there to console.
Taught me life is color neutral.
Encouraged me to reach my goals.

Your heart, as big as all outdoors,
helping anybody in need.
Gave me the nudge, to learn to soar.
Your examples, planted the seeds.

Your one in a million, to me.
This world is less now, with you gone.
Of your counsel, I do still heed,
"Don't do it, if you think it's wrong."


For the contest:  One In A Million
For:  Linda Marie
Placement: 5th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations on your win Paula in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
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November 14, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Your father and grandfather sound like wonderful role models, Paula. How wise you are to follow their advice. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Congrats, Paula. Outstanding entry. Nice going. xxxRalph
Mannan Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:56 PM
A beautiful dedication to your granpa. Many congratulations on your win.
Duffin Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Hi Paula. Congratulations on your placing with this wonderful piece. Thought provoking love filled words. Eamon
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win,Paula
Villarosa Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 12:25 AM
An assertion of a strong bonding between you and your grandfather, our greatest legacy from our elders are their words of wisdom. Congratulations, Paula on winning 5th place on this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Great tribute , Paula. Your dad/grandpa would be proud. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Beautiful one in a million poem, Paula. Congratulations on a poem well worthy of it's honor. Agape, Moses
Haick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Dear Paula, Congratulations on your fantastic win in Linda's Contest with this beautiful tribute to your Dad and Gandfather! Love, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Congrats Paula on your success in my One in a Million contest with this exceptional write.. very touching and sweet ..sensitive write.. enjoy.. and thankxxx for supporting always...
Mehta Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Very live pen picture you have drawn of your grandpa, Paula. Good luck
M V Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 1:57 AM
you have powerfully presented the influence and love of your 'grandpa,papa' on you.nice poem.
Culverhouse Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Enjoyed reading your one in a million.... those are precious rarities.
Hilliker Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Great poem for the contest, Paula. I'm sorry for your loss. Read my "When You Think of Me." It's addresses dealing with death.
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