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Lonnie
Oct 22, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Remembering Grandma

A matriarch with hidden kindness,
craving to cry,  longing to love,
fearing to do either

She was stronger than I,
more full of elder lore and dignity,
forgoing pleasure for purpose

Uncommon passions dwelt beneath
the mask of her sterness,
and the intense will to dominate

I never liked, but loved her,
she never loved, but cared,
we both grew tolerant with time

She spoke,  I listened,
she taught,  I obeyed,
she is gone,  I am diminished

C.  Lon  R.  Bruso
— Lonnie, Oct 22, 2009

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About the Author

Region, Country: New England, originally, now, Macon, N.C., USA

Favorite Poets: Poe, Frost, Bob Dylan

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Seren

Seren

16 years 7 months ago

Dear Lonnie

Lonnie what a beautiful tribute to your Grandma .. I was going to leave my comments till tonight and spotted this one ... we are all diminished by their absense I only have my Dad left .. and I never stop missing my Nana's or Pa's or my Mum ... I am in awe of this write it would have been my mothers birthday tomorrow 24th she would have been 72 this year ... I can feel the sense of loss from here ... love and hugs to you both Jayne x x x
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Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

Thank you Jayne!

This is an updated version of a poem I wrote several years ago when my Grandmother passed away. I never had posted it anywhere before so I guess in a way, I was saving it for Neopoet!
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 7 months ago

Beautiful Poem, Sir:

When I was born, my Grandparents from my mother's side had passed away already. So I only remember my other Grandmother, who lived a short while while I was young. Then again she fits into the description of your Grandmother. Thank you Mr. L for bringing this that I may consider a tribute for those caring souls. Sincerely, Hugo
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Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

Thanks Hugo!

This poem was a difficult one to write as I had many mixed emotions when my Grandmother passed on. She was indeed a powerful woman who could be both terribly cruel and yet kind if she so chose. Glad you enjoyed this!
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lyz

16 years 7 months ago

sad

i was raised by mine and I know how you feel. Thank u Love Lyz. Xx
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Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

Many thanks, Lyz!

I'm pleased that you liked the poem, and glad that it made you remember your Grandma! Thank you so much for taking time to comment!
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poewriter58

16 years 7 months ago

Lon

I used to spend long summers with my "Babcia" and miss her dearly. As I said when I first read this , I like this one.
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Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

thank you, M'dear!

As ever, your input and thoughts mean the most to me! I'm pleased that this one pleases you!
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 7 months ago

Lonnie...

I am not used to seeing freeform by you, this is done well! Strong content, easy for most to jump in and feel it. I was talking about my Grandmother the other day, I spent a lot of time there... but if you went to her with an ailment, no matter what it was... castor oil... she believed in it! I miss her. Richard
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Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

Much Obliged, my friend!

Glad this poem brought on fond remembrances of your Grandma for you! I always appreciate receiving comments from you and put great stock in any input you may provide! Thanks again!