30 years ago – Grandma (Stella Star) 72 – Jodi 22
A Star was born
on a warm summer’s eve
destiny’s daughter
Stella Louise.
A Star was born
in a coal mining town
a new life, a new country
her parents danced round.
A Star was born
It was 1913
Her parents worked hard
but life was still lean.
A Star was born
when Stella turned nine
with three little brothers
and Dad in the mine.
A Star was born
when her mom passed away
and Dad shared the news
she must now the role play.
A Star was born
to cook and clean and no longer play
for Dad had work and brothers school
Stella took over the chores each day.
A Star was born
that raised brothers so dear
they all grew in love
and days turned to years.
A Star was born
that married my Pap
She laughed and sang and chattered
while I sat on his lap.
A Star was born
that taught me about life
the meaning of love
what’s wrong and what’s right.
A Star was born
that died too soon
but is always with me
like a warm cocoon.
A Star was born
as my memories reveal
the best, greatest gifts of love
for me she made real.
A Star was born
on that warm summer’s eve
My Grandma, my hero
Her memory my reprieve.
Grandma & Grandpap, Johnny & Jodi – 1968
This poem is dedicated to my Grandma, my hero – Stella Star, and done in response to the WordPress DailyPost Writing 201 Poetry Challenge:
Prompt: Hero(ine)
Form: Ballad
Device: Anaphora/Epistrophe
Grandma died 20 years ago at the age of 82. I was 32. I still miss her every day, but I try to live each day carrying out her legacy and making her proud of the person she helped mold me into. She will always be my guiding star.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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What a sweet and loving tribute to your grandmother. (I was very close to mine too). I’m sure she is looking down on this poem and beaming with pride. Great job on the poem!
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Thanks PJ! She’s my Star 🙂
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I understand Jodi. I have one of those too. 😀
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Beautiful photos, beautiful tribute. I know she would be proud, seeing the woman you are and the life that you have. 💜
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That is very sweet of you to say, Jenny. Thank you.
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You are most welcome J. x
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WE KINDA SUSPECTED YOU WERE A STAR…
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Awh! You are so sweet! Not me, though. If I can be only half the woman she was, it would be a feat. 🙂
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She is another bright star- showing us the way. Take comfort in your memories because that is where she continues to live .
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Thank you Diane – so very true.
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Very Well Done
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Awh! Thanks sweetie! xo
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How Blessed you both were to have had each other. Her talents and kindness shine through you!
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Thank you for this blessing Kelly!
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Beautiful poem Jodi. Made me have a lump in my throat as I read it.
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Thank you Sylvia – I had hoped that the story came through. I so appreciate your comments as you are such a talented wordsmith of feelings 🙂
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OH Jodi this made tears come to my eyes! You can feel the love in your poem! Beautiful tribute. There is nothing like a Grandma’s love! I am sure she is proud of you as she looks down on you!
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Thank you JR! I’m so glad the love came through. Some deep feelings are so hard to put into words – and especially when trying to fit into a particular form 🙂 I hope someday, if I am blessed with Grandchildren, I can be the kind of Grandma to them that she was to me.
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This poem put a smile on my face :). Awww, such a sweet and beautiful dedication.
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Thank you for your kind comment Ameena 🙂
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Oh Jodi how beautiful…what a tribute to your Grandmother…your shining star! Isn’t it wonderful how God gives those special Angel’s in our lives when we need them the most?!?! Beautiful written, A+!
Have a great day,
Char
❤
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Thank you sweet Char! I’m guessing you are this kind of shining star to your grandkiddos too! xo
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Dear Jody, Your poem is beautiful. I can feel your love for your grandmother. What a beautiful shinning star to gaze at every day and night. ✮💝✮
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Thank you for your sweet, kind comment Kathy!
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That’s a beautiful tribute. You should be very proud as she would have been of you. x
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Thank you so much Becky. It is so nice to hear from you!
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I’m still around but been so busy. Now getting back into the blog world and having time to comment and say hi as well as skim through. Have a good week x
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Beautiful tribute
Sent from my iPhone
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I so appreciate you commenting 🙂
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Oh how I love this Jodi! Your Grandma was truly a Star always bright and cheery a warm bright light!! Thanks for sharing a lovely tribute to your Stella Star and for sharing her with me so many years ago!! XO. Love you and you Star!!
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She was a Star to many 🙂 xo
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Very lovely. You were lucky to have such a wonderful woman in your life!
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Thank you, Mandi. I hope you have someone similar guiding you in yours 🙂
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Hi Jodi, so glad you included photographs of Stella so we can see for ourselves what a lovely lady she was. Her love and kindness shines right through even after all these years. How proud of you she would be!
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Thank you, Barbara. Good to hear from you, and thank you for the kind words. I think we look a lot a like. 🙂 Or do I just imagine?
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I definitely see a resemblance.
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