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By Mary Lisa
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And one I am most proud to claim.
You see, it was my grandmother’s name
And, then, she passed it on to me.
As a child, I often crawled onto her lap.
Grandma always rocked me and smiled.
As I chattered my childish dreams to her,
She talked with me about my life.
She seemed to enjoy our visits as much
As I enjoyed my times with her.
She was a grownup who listened to me.
I knew I was special to her.
The last time I saw her I was only eight
And I could not comprehend.
I jabbered about my new bright red shoes
And she smiled love from her sick bed.
Looking back over the years since that day,
Her memory is still very near.
Although I miss her accepting sweet smile,
Her kindness makes my mission clear.
I strive to be so much like her today.
When my own grandchild speaks to me,
I pause, listen, and smile attentively
Just like my grandma did for me.
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Parts of this article seemed to have rhythm and parts didn't. I don't know if this was intentional or not, but I am no expert on poetry or prose, so I can't comment much on this aspect.
You did a great job with this. I really appreciate you sharing it. Keep up the great writing.
"And she smiled love from her sick bed."
To "smile love" is a grandparent expression if I ever heard one.
The impression she left on you is easy to see as you strive to give your grandchildren love and attention as she did for you.
Well done!