Auntie Agnes’ Legacy

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 09 Aug 2022
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My grandmother’s cousin came to stay
supporting Mum in her Mum’s care.
She had few words but a smile so sweet
a twinkle with kindness and joy replete.

She captured my love,  my honour, respect
and left me with something I can’t explain
I loved my grans, but  she was a gem
her warmth in my heart would remain.

Myself I have no wealthy savings
to satisfy a grandchild’s cravings
but hope I model a listening ear
and teach them how to really care.

And helpful wisdom try to share
that I have slowly learned, prepare
them more for pitfalls hidden ahead
that they will meet when I am dead.

[IP: heirlooms]

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Such warm sentiments like the ones in your poem, should be treasured forever.

A respectful heirloom indeed Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Such an insignificant person in the bustle of the world, but a real treasure, and so glad she came on that visit. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This is beautiful, Rhiannon. So representative of all those people who are never known to the wider world, but who make so much difference to family and friends.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thank you. That is so good to know! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Cherries for Auntie Agnes, and many like her! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

What a wonderful, positive Inspiration Point response - thank you Rhiannon - she does indeed sound like a treasure

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. I'm so glad to have put this into words! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That's a lovely poem, you made me think of kindness being like an Olympic torch, your Aunty lit it in you and you keep it shining to help your own family. a wonderful meaning of heirloom which I had not thought of

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. Thought-provoking for all of us. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by monodemo on

well deserved cherries!!

mono

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank  you! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

I imagine you are a very wise grandmother with lots of invaluable advice to give. Such a lot of ground covered in your poem, Rhiannon. Poignant. Paul

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul, but any advice I can give is in showing my dependance on slowly learnt advice from God's Words. And showing my life dependant on it, and fully acknowledging my own failings and limitations. And show caring, interested love. Rhiannon