Grandma, I salute you

Good morning Grandma

I salute you

For all the courage

You had

Though no badge

Of honor

Was placed on

Your breast

You fought many battles

Giving in life

Only your best

 

Some mountains were steep

Treacherous to climb

Still you grabbed

Your gear

Struggling at times

 

Your faith never faltered

God always at your side

Though the rocks

Were jagged

You continued

To move

Through sharp points

And cavernous grooves

 

A soul filled with valor

But not the military kind

One of striking

Down cancer

And burying

A grandchild

Who left you

Behind

 

 

So I salute you

Grandma of mine

For there were

More mountains

Than hills to climb

 

Author's Note

I don't have a picture on my computer of my grandma so I am leaving the picture blank. My grandma has been gone for almost 13 years and I still miss her smile and cooking with her.

Reviews

[Serenity Faith]

Your grandma is looking down upon you darling and smiling with all her pride for you! This was a beautiful piece to remember her by, and reminded me of my own Mamaw. I lost her this past December just two days before my 20th birthday. I will always miss her. Keep writing wonderful poems!

[Ian Faraway]

Nothing's more admirable than watching a loved one be struck down only to fight their way back to their feet. Says a lot about their character. J'adore!

[Poetic Beauty]

My grandma was my mentor, my solace in the storm with her wisdom and straight spoken words.

[KAREN]

This was a blessing to read, it made me remember my grandma!

[Tate Morgan]

You are a part of her she still lives in you

[Tina Kline]

Grandmas are wonderful and always missed when they are gone. This is a most wonderful tribute poem to your wonderful and loving grandma.

[Layla J Omorose]

Beautiful poem. Great Grandparents all over deserve a salute because without them a lot of us would have been lost. Good work

[Poetic Beauty]

Grandparents have a wisdom that others don't. My grandma and grandpa lived through WWII which is something our generation will never understand.

[Jenny Nelson]

Wonderful tribute. Your grandma sounds like she was a woman that the world desperately needs more of.

[Poetic Beauty]

My.grammie was an amazing woman told.it like it was but loved most ppl

[zainul]

I am saddened by the mournful account of a Grandma who is a universally adorable. figure.
We always became cheerful when met a grandma.
Thanks for the wonderful write.
Let's pray for her eternal peace.

[~ tides ~]

I can completely relate to this. My grandfather passed away from cancer in 94 and it took me 13 years before I wrote my first piece about it. My grandmother just passed away 3 weeks ago. Losing family is never easy... parents or grandparents especially. They carry so much wisdom and unfortunately we don't truly realize it until we get older. However, if you were blessed to have them in your life for any period of time, hold on to the fond memories and lessons they taught you while they were around. Their contributions will always be a big part of the person you are.

[Poetic Beauty]

Sorry to hear about your recent loss

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for sharing the positive and strong poem for your grandmother. Woman were the balance of a family in the past and today. I like the way you are thankful for a missed woman. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Poetic Beauty]

I am glad you enjoyed this piece

[Whiskurz]

I never knew my grandparents but I was there when my mom died with cancer.....a horrible disease ......My heart goes out to you my friend......Hold your memories close......Whisk

[Poetic Beauty]

My grandma battled cancer and lived another 17 years but she had many trials in her life before and after that point.