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Spaghetti Grandma

Spaghetti Grandma She scratches her pulpy ruby nose, Heaves, and leans her heavy bosom On the pitchfork, dangerously bending The prongs over the swollen tomatoes. Trying not to stare at the weary body Enlarged like a blimp, obediently, The child’s eyes avert the navy blue smock Resting on her grey-green eye, the only window she has left on the world. She readjusts her horn-rimmed glass On her nose, Briskly slips a big copper coin Into my pocket, And in a spicy voice Accented with the fragrance of another sun, She speaks of another time and place Magically spinning tale after tale And my mind is agog and reeling with delight Filling with the words she feeds me. Anne-Marie Coreggia 03/15/2017 - 117 words I entered this poem about my Italian grandmother in the free verse contest.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/13/2017 1:48:00 PM

- A fun title - A wonderful poem with fond memories, Anne-Marie :) - A grandmother with a lovely heart - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/13/2017 6:42:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for dropping by and leaving such a nice comment:)

Paul Callus

Date: 4/9/2017 4:06:00 PM

Bonjour Anne-Marie! Thank you for your pleasant reply. All three members of "Il Volo" are very good singers; they can make any song sound great! Maltese is mainly a Semitic language, but in time many English and Romance words crept in. ~ Best regards // paul

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/10/2017 8:08:00 PM

Bonsoir Paul, yes, these boys have managed to revive opera, and they have a great stage presence and a good sense of humor. Thanks for the info. regarding Maltese:)

Paul Callus

Date: 4/7/2017 3:54:00 PM

I'm so glad I clicked on this poem of yours, Anne-Marie. It is touching and beautiful, taking me back to a happy childhood when my grandparents were the world to me. ~ Italians are very similar to us Maltese! I wonder if apart from English and French you also speak Italian! Regards // paul

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/7/2017 9:12:00 PM

Bonjour Paul, no unfortunately, I hardly speak any Italian but I can understand quite a bit because it's pretty close to Spanish. Actually, I just wrote a poem in French, which I had a friend translate in Italian as a tribute to an incredible trio of tenors "Il Volo" that I just saw in concert. Is Maltese closer to Italian or Arabic, or something totally different?

David Pekrul

Date: 3/20/2017 11:21:00 AM

Beautiful tribute to a Grandmother. Reminds me of my Grandmother. Wonderful write.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/20/2017 10:02:00 PM

Thank you David. I'm glad it reminded you of your grandmother:)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/18/2017 5:43:00 AM

Morning Anne-Marie. Thank you ever so much for your beautiful reply/response to my review. I'm honored by your words and thoughts. May all nationalities unite. With the help of beautiful loving grandmothers they will. I honestly loved your entry. And yes again, good luck with the contest.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/20/2017 9:50:00 PM

I love your generous spirit. You are entirely right: "May all nationalities unite".

Maria Williams

Date: 3/17/2017 9:47:00 PM

What a wonderful tribute to all grandmothers, it brings to mind my lovely Nana who had all the time in the world for me, and the occasional coin slipped in my pocket- our little secret. You have captured a "moment in time" beautifully Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/20/2017 8:13:00 AM

"our little secret" . . . I am so glad Maria we shared that special moment in time; and thank you for your kind review:) Amitiés

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/17/2017 3:21:00 PM

Hello Anne-Marie. You had me at the title of Spaghetti Grandma. I am Italian and I had the best grandmother in the world. I loved the Sunday Dinners. Love and more come through your words. Good luck with the contest. Well done

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/17/2017 7:38:00 PM

Bonsoir Lisa, I must confess that, when I saw your Italian name and your friendly picture on the Soup I felt an immediate kinship, even though I'm French:) Amitiés

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/17/2017 8:32:00 AM

Delightful writing and vivid images chere Anne-Marie! Tres bien!

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/17/2017 9:29:00 AM

Grand merci Demetrios. I truly delight in your Haiku and Monoku poetry, which are both new to me. You have the magic touch:) Amitiés

Darren White

Date: 3/16/2017 11:50:00 PM

Anne-Marie, the words and images you paint here for us, are awesome, this is wonderful poetry. That last stanza!

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/17/2017 8:13:00 AM

Bonjour Darren, I am touched by your kind comments. I wanted this last stanza to stand as a tribute because she fed me her love for life:) Amitiés

Rita Solis Radius

Date: 3/16/2017 4:15:00 AM

A very kind tribute to your Italian grandma!!

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/16/2017 9:38:00 AM

Thank you Rita. She was one of a kind:) Amitiés

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/15/2017 5:16:00 PM

Endearing write Anne-Marie, your language like brush strokes building an image with mood, somehow a still life with movement and soundtrack. Well done. :) good luck in the contest! xomo

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 3/15/2017 5:36:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind and eloquent words. I appreciate your gracious review Maureen:)