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Marjorie Pezzoli's avatar

Thank you for sharing your Grandfather with us. Amazing how our loved ones live on through our memories. Beautiful read

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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

Added to my repertoire

I sing you " so, bed?"

Night is falling

Dreams are calling

Time to rest

Your tired head.

Peace I bring you

I shall sing you

Now my darling

So, Bed?

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Wonderful piece, Mike, heart-felt and true. Grandfather would be proud.

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Jeff RE's avatar

Oh Mike, I love this. I adore grandfather (grandmother) pieces, and you’ve done such a wonderful job breathing life into your old sire with these words. I’ve got a real sense of him, his presence. What a treat to share in these cherished memories of yours.

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Mary Pierce's avatar

Love "coarse cliffs of salt and pepper eyebrows." Thank you for evoking memories of my own stern, loving, accented forebears.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Really great writing and powerful memories conveyed so vividly, Mike.

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Thanks, David!

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Patris's avatar

So filled with sweetness and the unwavering love between two souls.

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Don Boivin's avatar

This is lovely, Mike, and really nice to hear your voice, too!

Congrats on moving forward with paid subscriptions, something I've yet to do. What an honor to be paid for your work!

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

I'm not sure what I would say or do, what I could say or do, if I'm fortunate enough to cross paths with my grandparents again. But I am counting on that opportunity. I lost them all when I was too young to appreciate all they had to offer.

Thank you for this beautiful connection.

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man of aran's avatar

Really wonderful.

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