Nana...

Nana…

Nana; that is what we called her

A true African beauty

Of flawless imagery

Highly incomprehensible

A true goddess

 

Nana…

The only one we ever had

To wipe those tears on our faces

Never caring about the ages

No matter how much we had grown

We were still her babies

 

Nana…

Even when we were eight,

She would carry us on her back

Never caring about our weight

Even when she staggered,

She carried on

 

Nana…

Whenever she was there,

We never lacked

There was nothing like hunger

And on her milk,

We always supped

 

Nana…

She would tuck us in bed

With such tender loving care

And sing us to sleep

Softly and gently

With her voice, ever so sweet

Ever charming, ever meek

 

Nana…

Our darling best friend

Who showed us perfect care

We will love you till the end

For you have been there

Never giving up on us

No matter how much

We did make you sad

 

Nana…

Someday somewhere

Someone will hear of you

And know of all the good

That you bestowed on us

We cherish you; our love

Our Nana; our grandmother…

 

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

The last stanza of this piece trues sings, and I believe it is the pulsing/beating heart of this beautiful "ode" to someone so special to you. I love the honesty of emotion in your lines and the way that you used your words to describe in such sincere detail the love of someone so cherished. People will indeed remember this beauitful lady...

[Amy]

Thank you so much Sarah...

[Rhiti Bose]

This is a beautiful poem about your grandma, every line shows how much you loved her. Very nicely crafted Amy.

[Amy]

Thank you Rhiti.

[It's Me, The Miracle]

Those words really touched my heart....Made me remember about my grandma, though she was not much loving as your nana. Such words can only come out of a true heart. I salute that heart that cherishes the love of grand mother.

[Amy]

:) I am really grateful. Bless you.

[Onku Ghosh]

Lovely poem on your Nana.....very heart-felt.You have such tender feelings for your grandmom....it is heart-warming. Beautifully penned thouhts

[Amy]

Thank you so much Onku. :)

[Sami Khalil]

"Nana…
Someday somewhere
Someone will hear of you
And know of all the good
That you bestowed on us
We cherish you; our love
Our Nana; our grandmother…"
A beautiful ode and a sincere tribute to Nana which is your grandmother . Good to know that you have gratitude and appreciation to her...Lovely...:)

[Amy]

Thank you very much Sami. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)