Memories of Nonna on her 92nd Birthday

Today is October 11, 2009.

Today I turn exactly 19 and 1/2.
And today, Nonna, the very bravest and strongest of women
that I have ever known and will ever know, is 92.
I don't know if I like to say, "She would have been 92"
Because her body is 92. And will continue to add years on.


Today I will visit her grave.
I will sit either alone or with family
Beaneath the beautiful mausoleum.
I will bring her flowers.
I will bring her a birthday card.
And I will bring her this:

You’re the one that gave me family
The one that showed me life.
The very most of loyal
As a Nonna, Mom, and wife.
The one that brought me laughter
‘Til my face was cherry-red,
The one that showed me honesty
In every word she said.
I miss your ever-loving voice,
I miss the words you’d say,
I miss the love you gave to me,
I miss you every day.
You were never once unhappy
Just so long the house was full,
And having some one by your side
Was your only simple rule
You’re the one that persevered in times
When things did not look bright.
The one that always beat the odds
And pushed along through life.
Not a soul that walks among the world
Not a person on the Earth
Not a breath upon this planet
Could compare to you from birth.
That’s why you’re with the Angels now
And with your husband too
‘Cause you deserve to be amongst

The ones that are like you.

Happy Birthday Nonna.
I miss you so much.
10/11/2009





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