Grandma Became a Star

swatilohani on Jun 3, 2009

Tags: Brightest, grandma, Kingdom, Lord, sojourn, star

Grandparents are special to kids. When the former leave for their heavenly abode, we invent ways to soothe them.

When my mother left for her heavenly sojourn,

I was glad that she was free of the pain of years,

Our convent sister pointed out to me the brightest star one night,

She said that good people are needed equally in the kingdom of Lord,

From then on watching milky ways used to heal my soul,

On terrace with hubby, I used to point out the brightest star,

Replete with contentment that the souls had found peace,

Our daughter also took to our star gazing as she became old enough

Now joining in our sojourn saying, Grandma became a star.

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LOVELYHONEY on Jun 3, 2009
when will i become,

such a heavenly star ,

on the earth,

there r ,

so many by far,

all awaiting in queue,

where r a star maker,

u???///
LOVELYHONEY on Jun 3, 2009
when will i become,

such a heavenly star ,

on the earth,

there r ,

so many by far,

all awaiting in queue,

where r a star maker,

u???///
George W Whitehead on Jun 3, 2009
My ex-wife used to point to Venus in the night sky and claim that it was her late mother. Nice one, swati.
ken bultman on Jun 3, 2009
Gives new meaning to stargazing. Thanks for passing this along.
Francois Hagnere on Jun 3, 2009
Beautiful. You are right sometimes we are so happy that our dear ones do not suffer any longer. Thank you for writing this Swati.
Deep Blue on Jun 3, 2009
Maybe, who knows. A dying planet in the galaxy shining with all splendor consumes the spirit of our loved ones to lift up our spirits just one last time.
Lorenzo A. Fernandez Jr. on Jun 3, 2009
soothing words for a star!
Ramalingam on Jun 3, 2009
May your mother’s soul rest in peace and enjoy her abode of heaven as a star and let your daughter identify the star as her grandma and seek her heavenly blessings.Nice poem.Thank you.
Darla Cooke on Jun 3, 2009
This is beautifully written!
Betty Carew on Jun 3, 2009
What a wonderful write Swati , it’s a wonderful way to remember your mom.
Joe Dorish on Jun 3, 2009
Nice thoughts.
chitragopi on Jun 3, 2009
the poem deserves five stars
goodselfme on Jun 3, 2009
The smooth, taking along with words, that you do so well, creates a warmth.
Casey Mack on Jun 3, 2009
This is lovely, both as poetry and as philosophy.
Radhika Bhargava on Jun 3, 2009
May your Mother’s soul rest in peace,Very well expressed and Presented.
skylite on Jun 3, 2009
This is so beautiful
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jun 3, 2009
Stars are those we love, watching over us, until one day we too, will make our way to heavens passage
Kairos on Jun 4, 2009
Nice poem. it is sad and at the same time inspiring.
clay hurtubise on Jun 4, 2009
Nice, I will never look at the stars the same way again!
Thanks,
Clay
P.S. I’ll the one the one shooting across across the sky then dying out!
K Kristie on Jun 4, 2009
Nice post.
Ronne on Jun 4, 2009
loved it!
nekkoli on Jun 4, 2009
Glad you wrote this makes my great grandma’s passing seem a little easier to swallow,even though it’s been 3yrs I just have an awful memory of her in a casket not looking like herself, it was my first funeral so not easy at all, thanks alot for this!
Sarah on Jun 4, 2009
What a beautiful poem. I absolutely loved it. I will never look at the stars the same way again.
PR Mace on Jun 5, 2009
Just lovely, my friend.
Christine Ramsay on Jun 6, 2009
That is so beautiful. I loved it.

Christine
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jun 9, 2009
Very beautiful, it makes losing someone appear to be right beside us.
I like that concept.
Thanx
Wylrhyss Terrado RN on Jun 16, 2009
nice piece…
8Shei8 on Mar 10, 2010
You are incredible! I hope one day too I will become a star (not a fallen star) I am sure Grandma is shining always, even in the day time.

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