Grandma Was....
And freshly sliced tomatoes.
She was a half glass of milk
And eating her bananas was a no-no.
Grandma was chocolate pudding fresh on the stove
And chocolate chip cookies in the oven.
She never seemed affectionate,
But was full of so much lovin'.
Grandma was Shirley Temple movies
And lots of board games.
She knew every single card game,
Even if not all their names.
Grandma was Disney movies on the big screen
At the local movie theatres,
Always eating all of my popcorn,
And never let me treat her.
Grandma never let me climb her trees,
But I blew bubbles in the back yard.
She never seemed to discipline me,
On my best behavior I worked hard.
Grandma was walks in the cemetery
Or around her condo's block.
She would tell me lots of stories.
I loved to hear her talk.
Grandma was Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
And Wimbledon with Federer.
Never interrupt her TV time!
All of us knew better.
Grandma was an avid reader.
She even dabbled as a writer.
My whole life's aspiration has been
To be just like her.
Published by Andrea Coventry - Featured Contributor in Sports
Andrea Coventry is a Montessori child, now Montessori educator, who seeks to share this educational philosophy with the world. This background, coupled with over 20 years of experience with children of all a... View profile
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Post a CommentBeautiful poem. She'll always be with you. Take care. - Dita - another Montessorian from CA.
Sorry for your loss. A very sweet poem.
Andrea, this is a beautiful tribute to your grandma. I'm sure she continues to be very proud of you. I am so sorry for your pain. I lost my gramma two years ago, stayed with her day and night for 2 months and up to the second she passed. You will always miss her, but she will always be with you. Take care
Andrea, this is beautiful and I imagine it would make your Grandma proud. So much love in these tender words.
Andrea, I lost my grandmother in 1987, and I still miss her more than anyone else in my life, including my own mother. I know that sounds bad, but it's true. She was my best friend, and the only person who made any sense at all in my family.
I lost my Grandmother in April, so I know your pain well. She was my best friend too, she had the exact right word for every situation. While she died in April, the last time we spoke and she knew me was 8 years ago. I have missed her knowing me these past 8 years. Your tribute to your Grandmother is perfect and a true testament to the person she was. Never forget everything you had together. It will hurt, but the little things will make it easier.
I see my Grandma in your words. My heart aches for you!
You never get over losing your grandmother they are just so special.
Andrea, this is such a beautiful remembrance! Reading it made me realize that, despite her illness & the physical distance all my life, I had known my own grandmother better than I thought. Thank you.
Very nice tribute to your sweet grandmother. I am so sorry for the loss you feel.