her favourite brew was dandelion tea
her favourite solution was to ‘just be’
freeing our daily woes with giggly glee
grandma loved to gig and dance
spun her into a divine trance
her healing it would enhance
making us laugh was her key
troubled ones found her place
sitting in her healing grace
helped one feel light as space
calmed and keen to climb a tree
gentle insightful and always kind
attentively caring but never blind
her powers to heal blew my mind
never about you or me, just ‘we’
nothing for her was ever a chore
mind body aspects to explore
her quaintness we did adore
skilful solutions to set us free
said turmoil came from within
that our mistakes were not a sin
trusted that we would always win
opened our hearts and uplifted me
tranquillity her shining example
of how life could be ample
not to let reactions trample
‘transformation’ her ultimate plea
Zejei is an old Spanish format and can be lines of 8 syllables or a rhyme of aaa bbba ccca and so forth.
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Absolutely beautiful!!
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Love this and how we should all be. 😉
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The rhyming scheme worked so well with your poem idea…it made me smile…and i can see my future grandma self here..😊😊😊
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I enjoy how I can read these creative verses as two separate poems, yet everything is interconnected. Thanks so much Kate.
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Wow, had Richard not pointed it out, I would not have seen the two interconnected poems, which became one. The poem as written just makes me smile. ~nan
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That’s the kind of woman we should all aspire to be!
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A mind-blowing poetry on the many forms of a woman and unique on who she is. Celebrating the She.
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What a wonderful woman… she sounds like the light of the family.
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A beautiful tribute to a grandma – real or imagined – as many of us would like to be remembered.
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Sounds like your grandma was a truly inspirational figure in your life!
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sadly not Ingrid, pure imagination … the kind of woman I hope to become 🙂
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This is so beautiful, Kate. A lovely tribute; and that last line is amazingness.
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What a great Grandma. A lovely and uplifting poem, Kate.
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Kate,
I love this affectionate portrayal of someone who obviously gifted her wisdom and love liberally. How wonderful, and how wonderfully expressed in the Zejel form.
pax,
dora
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Awww unique, beautiful and so calming. Brought a smile to my face
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What a wonderful view with beautiful lines❤️😊
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What a wonderful poem, I love the structure and adore the topic. Absolutely amazing Kate
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Oh, I love this, Kate!!! 🙂 Everyone needs a woman in their lives like her!!! 🙂
I’ve had some pretty great jobs and volunteer work-jobs in my life…but being a Mom, Grandma (they call me “MaMa”), Aunt, Great-Aunt, etc., have been my fave roles! 🙂 😀
Long story…I didn’t get to know my grandmas so I always adopted well-seasoned people into my life (from little girl up to today 🙂 ) and some really amazing people stepped in and were amazing loving role modes for me. Ever grateful!!! 🙂
Your photos touches heart, mind, soul…brings smiles and healing! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤
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She is a precious soul and I love that she brings laughter, kindness, calm and love to everyone. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a good weekend.
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The kind of grandma I would wish to be if I were a grandma! Beautiful poem, Kate! ❤ Enjoy your weekend!
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ah then maybe you are WP’s best grannie, altho you’re not old enough you do qualify .. you and Carolyn 🙂
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Both my paternal and maternal grandmothers treated me and cared for me like a prince when I was kid. Probably because I was the first grandchild in the family.
And both of them were the best friends of each other as well.
This is such a lovely tribute to the grannies 🙂
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We all need someone like this in our lives. (K)
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What a beautiful tribute Kate.
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A wonderful tribute to your grandmother, Kate. She sounds very interesting and inspiring. Lovely picture so beautiful.
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Beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Wonderful poem!!! 🙂 (This might be one of my favorites…)
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thanks so much, my imagination … altho I think my paternal grandmother would have been like this 🙂
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love, Love, LOVE this one! Now I’m thinking I want to try this form but it might just have to wait awhile… perhaps for a scavenger hunt….
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Beautiful ode to your grandma! She sounds like a wonderful and divine person.
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I love her already
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How wonderful to be in the presence of such a person! You paint a picture as pretty as the rainbow in your pic and pay a fine tribute. ❤️
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