Ah, Mel, this is sad and beautiful all at once. Each year that passes, our shoulders become more and more weighed down by burdens we accumulate as time goes by, such as losing our grandparents.
I hope this is nominated because I am out of votes already!

All the best ad well done,

Ben

I whish I could meet this wonderful Nanay of yours Liz, who reflects on your poetry this much.
Lovely!!

This is beautiful Mel.

Such a beautiful tribute to what sounds like an amazing G'Ma..
Well done :)

Sad write. But of great memories of past Christmas' with Nanay ....hugs

oh Lady Mel this is absolutely beautiful but so emotional and powerful as it reminds me of my own Nan at Christmas time as she'd come down on Christmas eve before the buses stopped and went back the day before we started back at school... we'd play loads of card games and do loads of fun things. I miss her too, I can feel your emotions throughout this piece.

Much love
Em x

Aw, so poignant Mel. As lovely as Christmas is it's also a huge reminder of those that are missing. Beautiful and nostalgic :-) x
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