Nana and Grampa (c 1950-1960)

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 21 Jul 2023
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16 comments
 

Nana

Round and jolly
warm and friendly
but shallow.
Arthritis trouble increased,
and weight.

Grampa

Slow and gentle
(slow wink)
hen-pecked?
(slid off his back,
happy yoke)
hard-working MP
a listening ear
integrity
steady faith
fun.

Certificate U
Poem
Families
Love
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by marandina on

A couple of lovely pen pictures, Rhiannon. You say so much in so few words. "Warm and friendly.." and "Hard- working MP.."  stand out. I imagine those are special pics too.  Nicely done, of course. Paul 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Paul. It was good to try to capture the essence of the memories. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Just these few lines bring them clearly into my mind.

I can feel your love for them.

A lovely poem. 

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It's good to know that. Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Such warmth in this, Rhiannon, and beautiful photographs. As Turlough said, the love is right there. It's a joy to read.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you so much. So glad it came over well. I was very glad to get it down! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you specially for the cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Your face has the shapes of theirs! I like very much how your poem shows two such different characters give strength to each other. I didn't know your Grampa was an MP, he looks very conscientious and honourable, so was intriguing how your last word about him is "fun", perhaps something not everyone would know. Your poem made me think of a river, with light ripples on the top, and strong steady current causing change on the bottom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

How beautifully analysed, Di. Thank you. He was from humble, working background, and concerned for the difficulties of dock-workers when he was elected, but he had respect for all in his constituency, whatever their problems, and for his colleagues of the other parties. And a love of trying to investigate local history. He had a lovely twinke, and yes, a loving sense of fun with us grandchildren. I'm in the middle of the lower photo in a pale dress, age about 5, around the Christmas tree!

Sorry to hear you have had problems sleeping. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

It is a lovely photo! All of your family like branches

I hope you are well, any problems I have are nothing compared to the health troubles you have been dealing with so bravely, I think!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you I can sympathise with you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by celticman on

yes, I like your snapshots. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Your younger than me I presume, but still such photos probably bring back memores of long ago! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I can tell precious thoughts and memories are so treasured in your loving poem Rhiannon. The photos are a beautiful moment caught in time too.

Lovely read.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Yes, they are good photos to have, aren't they, Jenny. And yes, many memories encaptured in a few words. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on