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Comment from karenina
As a grandmom (Okay, my grandkids call me "meme" for some reason... how could I not enjoy this poem? We are endowed with superpowers, after all! Reading stories, blowing bubbles, sneaking treats, an extra little gift now and then "just because." It's fun to spoil them and give them back! (But not for long -- I need my hugs.) Good luck in the contest!
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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As a grandmom (Okay, my grandkids call me "meme" for some reason... how could I not enjoy this poem? We are endowed with superpowers, after all! Reading stories, blowing bubbles, sneaking treats, an extra little gift now and then "just because." It's fun to spoil them and give them back! (But not for long -- I need my hugs.) Good luck in the contest!
Karenina
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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I don't think you realize how much you mean to me
Read my poem just one more time and maybe you will see
You won't know just who I am until the vote is thru
But maybe by the end of day, you will know who is who
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Awww. meme made it! You're just so darn sweet!
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You are a Special friend who never forgets to pray for others I'm glad you liked 'it.
Comment from jenintorre
I love this poem. The content and rhyme are superb. It is so uplifting. I love being a Grandma and that my grandkids love coming to my house.
Wonderful artwork and presentation. This must be a winner. Good luck. Jen.
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I love this poem. The content and rhyme are superb. It is so uplifting. I love being a Grandma and that my grandkids love coming to my house.
Wonderful artwork and presentation. This must be a winner. Good luck. Jen.
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Jen, you can't possibly know how much your kind words meant to me for this poem, l thank you so very very much for your gracious gift of six stars my friend .
Comment from Sally Law
Mystery poetess, I voted for this in the contest and had to come back and review. This is fun and adorable. Yes, we grandmas around the world love to give and are the spoilers! It's in our job description! A privilege too now that we a little more money and time on our hands.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes in the contest.
A.K.A. Grammy Law XOs
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Mystery poetess, I voted for this in the contest and had to come back and review. This is fun and adorable. Yes, we grandmas around the world love to give and are the spoilers! It's in our job description! A privilege too now that we a little more money and time on our hands.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes in the contest.
A.K.A. Grammy Law XOs
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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hey sally, thanks so much - for your kindness in your review and words for my grandma poem. From one wonderful one to another -i so appreciate you so much!
Comment from Mario PIERRE
I really liked your poem, it would surely delight any child for sure!! There is much happiness and positivity in your post and that's what we actually need in this world: more of the simple grandma stuff.
Good luck with the contest!!
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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I really liked your poem, it would surely delight any child for sure!! There is much happiness and positivity in your post and that's what we actually need in this world: more of the simple grandma stuff.
Good luck with the contest!!
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Hi Mario. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments for my grandma's poem. I had most of my friends here in mind when I wrote it. But now someone has asked me to do a grandpa one, so I am asking all the guys if they are grandpas and what they love about it the most and for sure want to hear what the kids call you? Thank you for that ahead of time.
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Hey Debi,
I'm not grandpa yet, it might come sooner than later, my daughter got married in April.... my best friend is one, and we know the grandkids too. Here is what he says:
To tell the truth, I like everything about being a grandpa, because it's a God-given privilege. Actually, it's an art in itself, because one learns to become a grandfather, like Victor Hugo said. It's being with the kids, seeing the smile on their face when they receive a treat and hearing their laughter in the park. But, the greatest thing would be to see your granddaughter telling you in writing that you are his closest friend in the whole world.
Debi
You know grandfather is called: yeye in China...
Hope I didn't complicate things for you!!!
Comment from harmony13
Beatifically written! The author's words are heartfelt, true, uplifting,
descriptive and creative. I like how this author addresses every aspect of Grandmas! Thank you for the author's notes - this was a great addition to this poem! The artwork is awesome and compliments this poem.
An Exceptional Poem - thank you! Have a great week!....Maria
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Beatifically written! The author's words are heartfelt, true, uplifting,
descriptive and creative. I like how this author addresses every aspect of Grandmas! Thank you for the author's notes - this was a great addition to this poem! The artwork is awesome and compliments this poem.
An Exceptional Poem - thank you! Have a great week!....Maria
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Maria, you can't possibly know how much your kind words meant to me for this poem, l thank you so very very much for your gracious gift of six stars my friend .
Comment from Faith Williams
Ah, I like how you wrote each quatrain dedicated to a 'grandma.' Though I'm from the US, I live in PA Dutch country, so we called her 'Oma' which is the German word. I particularly liked the line about Abuela sending her love in rhyme. It's a great children's poem. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Ah, I like how you wrote each quatrain dedicated to a 'grandma.' Though I'm from the US, I live in PA Dutch country, so we called her 'Oma' which is the German word. I particularly liked the line about Abuela sending her love in rhyme. It's a great children's poem. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Hi Faith, I love the name Oma, and wish I had room to add another verse. How sweet you are and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments for my grandma's poem. I had most of you, my friends here in mind when I wrote it.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
For many years we lived 4000 miles distance from our grandchildren, but when they came to visit, it was for a good part of the summer, and we had immense fun together. We never felt far apart because we would "skype" each other every week, and when they were real little they used to kiss the monitor when we said goodbye. Yours is a lovely poem that captures that very special connection that children have with their grandmas.
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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For many years we lived 4000 miles distance from our grandchildren, but when they came to visit, it was for a good part of the summer, and we had immense fun together. We never felt far apart because we would "skype" each other every week, and when they were real little they used to kiss the monitor when we said goodbye. Yours is a lovely poem that captures that very special connection that children have with their grandmas.
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Ginda, I can't imagine how hard that must have been to be so far away from them. And how sweet you are and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments for my grandma's poem. I had most of you, my friends here in mind when I wrote it.
Comment from Megan Sue Bates
This brings back such wonderful memories of my grandmas and people who cared for me similarly ( I ended up naming my son after our "adopted grandma.") And it definitely floods my head with pictures of all of the adventures in which my mom brings my kids along. I love how you represented so many different grandmas from different cultures and know it will warm the hearts of so many!
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This brings back such wonderful memories of my grandmas and people who cared for me similarly ( I ended up naming my son after our "adopted grandma.") And it definitely floods my head with pictures of all of the adventures in which my mom brings my kids along. I love how you represented so many different grandmas from different cultures and know it will warm the hearts of so many!
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Megan, I absolutely love your story and how sweet to name your son after an adopted grandma. I can't thank you enough for your kind comments for my grandma's poem. I had most of you, my friends here in mind when I wrote it.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
An excellent post packed with fun with great visual! I enjoyed the way you tried to make it a universal theme by introducing the various translations for grandma. Your text needs to be a bit tighter in the 6th stanza (2nd and 3rd lines) and the rhythm was a bit bumpy in places where lines could have been better metered and/or condensed. But, overall, an original and enjoyable verse in praise of this wonderful relation! Well done and good luck! Debbie
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An excellent post packed with fun with great visual! I enjoyed the way you tried to make it a universal theme by introducing the various translations for grandma. Your text needs to be a bit tighter in the 6th stanza (2nd and 3rd lines) and the rhythm was a bit bumpy in places where lines could have been better metered and/or condensed. But, overall, an original and enjoyable verse in praise of this wonderful relation! Well done and good luck! Debbie
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Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Debbie, how sweet you are and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments for my grandma's poem. Yeah I had seen those bumpy areas too and hope I had fixed them but always appreciate good feedback. That is the very most important part to me. So anyway I just have to say tho I had most of you, my friends here in mind when I wrote it, as you all mean the world to me.
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent poem . My grandchildren have a similar story book about grandpas, using the different names around the world. Well done. Best wishes for your fine poem. It's bright and cheerful, filled with love, and it flows well.
Wendy
Editing suggestion: remove extra spaces in the following:
"We can s ee her anytime, and we know she'll approve
Ev en when she wasn't close, we still could see her smiles"
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An excellent poem . My grandchildren have a similar story book about grandpas, using the different names around the world. Well done. Best wishes for your fine poem. It's bright and cheerful, filled with love, and it flows well.
Wendy
Editing suggestion: remove extra spaces in the following:
"We can s ee her anytime, and we know she'll approve
Ev en when she wasn't close, we still could see her smiles"
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Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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I thank you for your kind feedback and I just want to let you know that you were my inspiration for this poem. Your country was my first search and I hope I got it right because I picture you with your grsndkids with much love.
Thank you for being you.
