Love Poem: When Grandma's Work Was All Done
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Written by: Janice Canerdy

When Grandma's Work Was All Done

"What must I do now?" Grandma said while rocking in her chair
or lying in her comfy bed. She had the best of care.

"What must I do now"?" she would ask of those who brought each meal,
of all who came to do a task or say, "How do you feel?"

"Oh, not a thing," the answer came. "Just leave it all to us.
Each day for you is now the same--no worries, muss, or fuss."

"What must I do?" she queried still. "The kids will be home soon.
Their many needs I must fulfill, and now it's way past noon."

Her children said, "Don't worry, Dear. We're HERE, and we're all grown.
The work's all done. What's that--a tear? Don't cry. You're not alone."

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What will we do without her here? We'll reminisce and smile.
"Farewell" on Earth is not the end. We'll see her in a while.


This poem is about my maternal Grandmother. 


Date: October 10, 2020
Contest Title: From the Heart      Placed 3rd (of ten)
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

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