The Words of My Mamaw McQueen

The Words of My Mamaw McQueen

 

She read my words,

as proud as can be.

She knew I had something special.

She told me I would succeed.

 

I had a knack for the written word, she said,

that I could accomplish anything I put in my mind.

She once said I had what it took…

that was when my words came alive.

 

Reading my work of short stories,

she believed they were worthy of being published.

She held on to my stories, hoping to get them into the right hands,

to fulfill my wish.

 

While reading, she noticed how rarely I used the same word twice,

saying “Yes, there are different words that can be used

in certain instances, as not to be redundant.”
I smiled at her words true.

 

Words of encouragement weaved through the tapestry
of my writing through the years.

When poetry called out to me,

she read through tears.

 

I will always remember her love and faith,

and her words telling me that I would succeed.

Yes, I will ever recall

the words of my Mamaw McQueen

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

January 23, 2021

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful...the memories of kind hearted loving people who touch our lives in special ways 🌹🙏🌹

[Savanna Robbins]

I loved reading this! You were so personal and honest and you deserve this support! My grandma was my biggest too so I connected with this on such a deep level

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful words shared dear Melinda.
"I will always remember her love and faith,
and her words telling me that I would succeed.
Yes, I will ever recall
the words of my Mamaw McQueen"
Mamaw MQueen should be proud of you. You are wonderful dear Melinda. I have loved your work for many years.
Coyote

[John the Baptist]

Not everyone has such staunch support. You were very fortunate.