March 21, 2013

gift


It’s hard not to smile when she does.

Never forced—those are everywhere—her smile brightens the dim,
lifts the despondent.

Her goodness, her kindness, her warmth…
it’s like she tries to infect us all with it through that smile.

She’s the epitome of stunning beauty—it radiates from her core.
 
What a gift she’s been.
What a gift she’ll be.

Even when the smile finally fades and her last breath is taken.
 
My Oma.





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9 comments:

  1. Oooohhhh! This was beautiful, christina! I want her smile to continue to brighten your family so much longer. I love a smile that radiates from the core. You feel it differently, don't you?

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  2. What a perfectly beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Well done.

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  3. What a lovely and loving piece.

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  4. The love is so strong in this piece. It's lovely.

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  5. This is beautiful. My Nanny recently passed away and your words remind me of her.

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  6. Lovely tribute to your Oma and made me think of my Oma who is now sadly deceased.

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  7. Amazing words for an amazing lady. Thinking of you and your family.

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