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Two Hearts Came Together

Two hearts came together,

many years ago,

love blossomed into

sweet harmony,

that led to a happy

union of bliss,

until 1918 when

the great plaque

swept our great nation

that left only one heart,

to grieve a long life

of loneliness and despair

to the very end

of her days.

wrote 3-29-11

based on my grandfather George Miller's death.  He was my mom's dad.
George Miller 1882-1919.  My mom had to quit school at age 14 to help out at home.

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Susan Gee April 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM this is lovley well done

Gert W. Knop April 3, 2011 at 5:19 AM So sad, James to read your tribute to your grandfather! So well written! And thank you for commenting "Onset of Winter"

Michael Jordan April 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM You know James when we look back at the lives those before us lived we realize just how lucky we are. Unfortunately, every blessing recorded in history is paralleled by some form of curse. We may not have as much tragic death in our lives now but we also have lost the innocence we once had as a Nation, Love your poetry, mj

M. Alpestris April 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM The kind of love your grandmother had for your grandfather is admirable. Makes one wish they had more time together. --thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on my first poem here, James!

Carolyn Devonshire March 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM How sad that your grandmother lost her husband so young, James. A beautiful poem! My mother had to quit school at 16 and go to work. Her family struggled through the depression. There's a good reason people of our parents' era were called "The Greatest Generation." A tender and loving tribute to your grandfather. Best wishes, Carolyn

Francine Roberts March 31, 2011 at 11:26 AM people fell in love for real back then, relationships weren't disposable as they seem to be these days, wonderful piece thanks for sharing it

Doris Culverhouse March 31, 2011 at 5:56 AM sad times, many families sufered.

Sara Kendrick March 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM There was that great influenza epidemic..My father told me about it..He said that whole families would be down in the bed sick at one time..So many died..I know that had to be hard on your grandmother and the children of their marriage to try to survive when times was hard anyway..Enjoyed learning a little of your family history..Great historical work..Thanks for your kind review of my work..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta March 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM Lovely expressions of thoughts on love, James

Carol Sunshine Brown March 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM Enjoyed reading this sad but excellent piece of poetry this morning James. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 29, 2011 at 8:42 PM Sad and yet romantic James..enjoyed reading your most creative write tonight luv..