Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

Tribute To My Cousin

Tribute To My Cousin 
She is the best, and resides in the Midwest.
A top, American, she.
Loves her country, her God and her shining, perfect family.
Married now for 50 years plus.
Grandsons is Arizona Little League

And a blond cherub grandaughter, too.
Who helps her grow zucchini and cucumber..
In her ever growing, garden school.
Of cool mnd and love for so many, 
We are the last of a large family.

Then I have so brilliant, Maggie, and loving Cousin Denny.
We all share the DNA of our grandfather, 
His creativity at the Basilica of Notre Dame.
Those lamps of his shine with God's name.

I was my Cousin's babysitter and an angel was she.
We played many games under Midwest summertime trees.
Later...

Remembering the sands of the Boardwalk between our toes.
Our very first tastes of salt water taffy! 
And the Ocean of the Atlantc, up our nose..
It was so odd, we laughed and got daffy.

Each Christmas, you send a special gift.
A holy bread, on Christmas Eve, we do partake.
We do this in memory of Christ's birth 
We have done this for decades, for traditions' sake.

I have not seen my cousins for many years.
But we keep in touch, wishing each other warmth 
and cheers.
We may not see each other even on holidays.
But never feel lost, we are still grownkids at play.

Now to my special cousin, facing a health crisis.
Please know I am praying for you, today for that is 
where my heart is.
You have read and respondedto all my Poetry.

Maybe that is why, your Dad saw your sweetness, 
And gave you hat nickname, Peachy! 

God hold you in His arms! 
You are indeed, one of His cherished charms.

Love from~
Cousin PanagiotaI


                         10/24/2020
                          Poem 1

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Alexis Y. October 27, 2020 at 10:43 AM Hi Panagiota, This is a touching and heartfelt tribute to your cousins. I’m praying with you that your cousin’s health gets better. Have a wonderful day dear poet- Alexis Panagiota Romios October 27, 2020 at 10:57 AM Alexis, I just got an email from her. Peachy is doing much better. She has a follow up with her MD Friday. If she had not gone to ER~ that day...who knows? She said it was frightening because her husband could not be with her in ER nor in the hospital when she had to stay overnight. That would frighten me, too. Thank you for caring, Alexis! Panagiota xx

M. L. Kiser October 24, 2020 at 9:56 PM Beautifully expressed love for family. Keep staying in touch. Panagiota Romios October 25, 2020 at 8:06 AM Thank you ML. Will do as you say. Thank you.

Emilia James October 24, 2020 at 3:41 PM A wonderful and loving tribute Panagiota, I wish your cousin well and a full recovery, Emilia : ) Panagiota Romios October 25, 2020 at 8:04 AM I hope, too for a recovery! She really deserved this tribute. What a thoughtful and unselfish person she is. Pangie

Robert L. Hinshaw October 24, 2020 at 2:48 PM What a beautiful tribute, Pangie! Bob H Panagiota Romios October 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM Bob~ Thanks. She was about to work on the election! She has done that for decades and decided a few days ago not to do so. Great idea. Pangie

Tom Cunningham October 24, 2020 at 8:15 AM Beautiful tribute to your cousin Panagiota, I hope she makes a good recovery. Tom Panagiota Romios October 24, 2020 at 8:35 AM Me, too, Tom. She's always cooking, cleaning or being with her grandchild. Or going to AZ to see her grandsons and son. People do matter in our lives. She was in hospital two nights for tests. She had enough sense to get to the hospital early. She briefly lost her ability to speak or stand. Then it came back! Thanks Pangie