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Tribute To My Grandmom

"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)I am never without it" by E.E. Cummings
Instilled with your genes my heart bears blest heritage legacy of reigning love passed to my dear Mom still prevailing by God’s grace imparted, nurtured to breed. Thanks so much, Lola* dear grandmother, for your life marked by care-share-give wonders reaching now to me toward blooming kindness’ deeds while I serve, exalting** Christ.
*Lola-our country’s term of endearment for a grandmother **Psalm 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. September 21, 2022 3rd place, "Writing Challenge- In My Heart- S Forms" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 10/1/2022.

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Date: 10/8/2022 4:52:00 AM
Congratulations on this winner. I feel the love and respect that you had for her. Sara
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Date: 10/7/2022 9:23:00 AM
Beata, a very nice Sedoka and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - In My Heart - "S" Forms, I was very close to my grandma too and miss her so much, Constance
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Date: 9/22/2022 8:25:00 PM
Dear Beata, such a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to your grandmom. So much love expressed here, passed down from generation to generation.. such a wondrous blessing. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/22/2022 9:36:00 AM
Beautiful tribute Beata! Linda
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Date: 9/22/2022 5:58:00 AM
Your grandmother would be proud. Generations built on faith or starting with the current one. God smiles big. :)
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Date: 9/22/2022 2:11:00 AM
So you have inherited the great legacy of love from your grandmother ! That is the greatest gift one can get from parents ! May her goodness stay alive through you Beata, her grand daughter!
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