Michelle Renee Kidwell
In Memory of Nonna Adelina (Ethel) Barbara Grecco Verbeck
I still feel her with me
In the gentleness of a soft breeze
And the smile of an old photograph.
I can still hear her laughter
In the recess of my mind
And I can feel her embrace
As we danced around the room
That chilly January day.
I still hear her words
In the words I speak
And her memory lives on
Everytime I cook her favorite
Dish Spaghetti.
I still smell her
In the books of hers I kept
And the sweaters on my chair
One pink and one white
Even through washing that
Nonna smell lingers on.
I still feel her with me
And I thank God
For that small miracle.
I can still see her with me
In an oil portrait Nonno painted
Long before the Lord called him home
In “86”
Copyright Michelle R Kidwell
September.14.06
10:51 P.M PST
Author’s Comments:
“Nonna lived to be eighty nine and a half dying in November of 03, she is missed now as she was then, but we know she is with the Lord and free of pain and find comfort in that fact”
Beautiful. Reminds me of my dad. I still miss him.
I am sorry for your Loss, I still miss Nonna as well, she was truly the center of our family!
All in my family have passed, yet I still feel their presence. Cherish the memories and honor them by the way you live your life today. Wonderful and touching poem.
Thank you, I try to do just that!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost many and know of the pain.
Hold tight to the memories. After losing my son that is what helped and continues to help the most.
I do and thank you so much, I am sorry for the loss of your son!
Thank you Michelle for your kindness.
Touching, tender and kind. I’m not a huge poetry fan, but occasionally I’ll come across one that is very touching and reminds me of that special moment in my life. My mother just passed away.
I am so sorry for your loss!