Forgotten

Forgotten

A Poem by Lisa Victoria
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"For my grandmother...who fought long and hard for all of us"

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Forgotten

She stares at her reflection
unknown for many years
but for the eyes
which remain vibrant still

Ragged seams sew her story
of a long and tired life...
of births and deaths
of wars, not yet won

She has fought long and hard
for everyone...
Still, no one can tell her story
for she is gone...


a poem by
Lisa Victoria
 2006

© 2013 Lisa Victoria


Author's Note

Lisa Victoria
Another poem from my archives....

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this poem really resonates within me, because my own grandmother used to tell me stories and experiences, many of which I never truly understood until much later.. this poem has a very good flow, and I love the concepts it conveys... your poem is very insightful - i love that about it. thank you so much for sharing the poem... and remember that this poem is proof that your grandmother is not forgotten at all ;) and she would have been so glad and proud that you've dedicated the poem to her... well done :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you Kath, I thought about that too...my grandmother will never be forgotten...in my eyes anywa.. read more



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An intense write. Once someone has passed, we are the ones who have to tell their story. We have to remember the words they told us. Older family members have seen things we will never see. We can learn so much from them. A heartfelt write. Well written. lydi**

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you Lydi for the kind words, I appreciate the time you take to review my writing:)
My great-grandmother definitely is not forgotten. I love her dearly. I know she is still with me and I have things come into my spirit that only she would do or think of. Grandmothers are so important because they really hold the secret to life, or other wise they wouldn't have lived as long as they did. I love the wisdom my great grandmother had. She would say things that would make me laugh, but it resonated true when you got past the humor of what she said.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Yes, grandmothers are truly a blessing...thanks for reading my poem:)
Lovely poem Lisa, I'm glad to know that so many have a Grandmother story. My Grandmother raised me for my first 13 years. I miss her dearly. She was born in 1898.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you William, I appreciate your reviews. Yes, it is a hard thing to go through, but I know the.. read more
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So very touching Lisa...made me think of my grand mother x

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you Raven:)
Very sad and meaning full poem.
I was touched by this write.
Written straight from your heart.
PS: i wish your grandmother a happy afterlife, im sure she had a great life to remember :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you Cimmy for the review and the beautiful words for my grandmother:)
cimmy wuv xxxooo

11 Years Ago

your always welcome hun anytime :)
A sad and beautiful poem. I understand the poem. I was brought up by kind Grandparent. My Grandmother lived 95 years. The photos of her I hold precious are all I have left of her. Last line is true and sad. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you Coyote:)
I do think I understand what you are speaking of... but I truly found the work somewhat confusing.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

How often we feel as if we have all the time in the world to spend listening to the stories of our p.. read more
Chris

11 Years Ago

THAT was my take on the intent of the content, thank you for reiterating your thoughts.
Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

My pleasure, and thank you for reading and reviewing my poetry:)
Makes me think about how I didn't spend enough time with my grandparents when they where still in their right minds...

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

I know, it is so important to listen to them and spend time with them while we can...sometimes we ju.. read more
This is very cool. It has a surreal feel to it. Like we almost know her but you pulled her away at the last moment. Very nicely done.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you:)
This is incredible, it describes the haunting experience of being old and forgotten, yet through their eyes you may still see the young person inside of them. Well done!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lisa Victoria

11 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind review:)

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Lisa Victoria

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