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The Only Grandma

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My adoptive mom my grandma model She a giver Of herself In ways Soft Kind Loving Others first Giving her time Caring for grandchildren with special meals Contest: Double Tetractys # 5 Date: 11/04/2020 Sponsor: Eve Roper Picture used: #3

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Jennifer Fenn

Date: 11/26/2020 9:16:00 PM

I like this. When I saw the title I just had to take a look. My grandmothers were giving like this grandma, and so is the adopted grandma I have now. I hope you win.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/27/2020 5:10:00 AM

Jennifer, I am glad that you had the good experience with some wonderful grandmothers and have an adopted grandmother now. Our nursing homes here used to have adopt a grandmother. The children in some organizations of the church or in Scots would pick a name then go see these ladies and do things for them. Sometimes it worked out really well and sometimes not so good. Thanks for stopping by. Sara

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/8/2020 7:38:00 AM

I didn't really have the 'grandma' experience growing up, having lost them both when I was very young, this is so sweetly nostalgic, best wishes for the contest, Sara~

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/8/2020 10:27:00 AM

Michelle, I know you would have enjoyed having a grandma but alas some of us did not get to experience it for ourselves. Thanks for the visit and sharing and wishes of good luck. Sara

Chuck Melugin

Date: 11/7/2020 7:44:00 AM

Memories of Grandmas! Love to the tenth power! They could do everything!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/7/2020 10:21:00 AM

Chuck, I am glad that you had a great relationship with your grandmother and hold those memories dear. I can just feel it in your comment. Thanks for stopping by. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2020 7:07:00 PM

oh so you are going by memories of another. Those too can make for great poems!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/7/2020 4:19:00 AM

Andrea, My memories are about the mother who adopted me when I was 18 months old. Her mother was deceased. She died of cancer at a somewhat young age. My adoptive father's mother had dementia. She was not up doing things with grandchildren when I came along. I remember her and she was kind to the children but she was just an onlooker. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/5/2020 3:26:00 PM

my grandma gave us dinners, but that is about all. I was never close to her. Even when I spent a few nights there, she just did not talk to us kids. I bet you have many more fond memories!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/6/2020 2:54:00 AM

Andrea, No, I did not have memories of a grandma because my mother's mother was deceased and my father's mother had dementia. I am basing my memories on my adoptive mother who had a grandson when they got me then four years later had a granddaughter. She did a lot of kind things for her grandson and her children as long as she was able to cook. I have a few memories of my biological paternal grandmother. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/4/2020 5:20:00 PM

Birth mother or not, it’s womanly maternal love. A fabulous Double Tetractys Sara, in memories of the past... Belle

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/5/2020 6:14:00 AM

Belle, Thanks for the kind review of my work. Yes, most of the time a woman and some men have this character but some women don't at all. Sara

Silent One

Date: 11/4/2020 12:02:00 PM

Lovely... I bet you are just like the person you described

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/5/2020 6:03:00 AM

SO, Well, I am sure not all the time. LOL..We all have our bad moments. Thanks for dropping by with an encouraging word. Sara

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/4/2020 8:41:00 AM

Your poem reveals such a rich and beautiful nostalgia, Sara. I love the smooth flow and the warm feelings expressed in this embracing piece. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/5/2020 6:07:00 AM

Susan, Your presence here is very uplifting. I appreciate the time reading and commenting on my work. Sometimes it is good to remember. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/4/2020 8:00:00 AM

- Lovely written, Sara ... I chose the same picture :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/4/2020 10:23:00 AM

SS, I am glad that we chose the same picture. I think that maybe says we think alike. Although, I did like the picture or artist rendition of the Scottie dog. He looked so comfy lying on that couch. Thanks for dropping by. Sara