My Aboriginal Grandmother
Grandpa married her.17 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
Hi Kace, my heart goes out to your Nana my sweet friend...
it's awful the way he treated her...I hope and pray she found
some love and comfort in her children...times she could have
peace in her heart...
your story is very well told beautiful you...but so very sad...
and your picture is priceless...I love your poem...love you and Benny...
Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Hi Kace, my heart goes out to your Nana my sweet friend...
it's awful the way he treated her...I hope and pray she found
some love and comfort in her children...times she could have
peace in her heart...
your story is very well told beautiful you...but so very sad...
and your picture is priceless...I love your poem...love you and Benny...
Linda xxoo
Comment Written 24-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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G'Day Linda Louie, He was a mean man. Never recognised his grandchildren, never gave a present.
When I get there (he will get an earful from me!) Posted your card today. Much love, Kace & Benny xx
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Hi Kace, you my sweet girl will never
go where God might have put him...
but you can believe God will be his
judge...
I have to laugh Kace that we have to send our cards out so soon...
I swear I thought I sent your birthday card out in plenty of time...😁🤣
Much Love back at you and Benny...
🤗❤️🥰🐕🌼
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Always send overseas mail a month in advance!
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I believe I sent your birthday card
at least a month ahead...but it took
36 days...sigh...xxoo
Comment from TPAC
Wow! A zebra, finding myself in such a mix of cultures, two time losses according to my Polish prince: finding indeed a story. I feel the bottom line to your statement is pop cared for all you. He loved your mother: greatly.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2024
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Wow! A zebra, finding myself in such a mix of cultures, two time losses according to my Polish prince: finding indeed a story. I feel the bottom line to your statement is pop cared for all you. He loved your mother: greatly.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2024
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Aussie,
This is a sad story about how your grandfather treated your grandmother and his children. This shows the evils of discrimination and abuse.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Enjoy your weekend.
Joan
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2024
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Hi Aussie,
This is a sad story about how your grandfather treated your grandmother and his children. This shows the evils of discrimination and abuse.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Enjoy your weekend.
Joan
Comment Written 22-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2024
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Hello Joan, Many thanks for reading. He was a wealthy man and owned 37 stores in Sydney. He couldn't even give his grandchildren a Christmas gift. "Some Mothers do have em'." Nana was his washerwoman/cook and nothing more. Love, K.
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You're welcome, Kay. It is so sad for both him and her. Some people just might my unable to truly love.
Joan
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Both in heaven now. She probably hit him with a frying pan! No, she would be with her tribe and children. Love, Kay xx
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Yes she would return to those who truly loved her.
Joan
Comment from Mrs. KT
Thank you, friend, for sharing this incredibly moving story poem/tribute to your beloved Nana.
Nana's suffering is palatable - just horrendous. So much suffering = incomprehensible on so many levels...
Thank you for sharing!
fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, friend, for sharing this incredibly moving story poem/tribute to your beloved Nana.
Nana's suffering is palatable - just horrendous. So much suffering = incomprehensible on so many levels...
Thank you for sharing!
fondly,
diane
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hello Diane, Thanks for reading. Black people were treated like dirt. Used for the whites in every way.
In 1788 Australia (so called) was stolen by the British; we are still fighting for land rights after 200 years - nothing changes. Nana was the most peaceful and loving lady, I won't mention pop. K. xx
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is an emotional true story, K about your Grandmother and her tough life with your Grandfather, being taken away from her own people. It was a tough life back then and he sounds like he was a hard man, as many were.
Good luck in the contest
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This is an emotional true story, K about your Grandmother and her tough life with your Grandfather, being taken away from her own people. It was a tough life back then and he sounds like he was a hard man, as many were.
Good luck in the contest
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hello Valda, If I had not been so scared of him, I would have decked him. He just refused to get help.
"She's only bruised." He said. Thank you for reading and your good wishes. Love, K. xx
Comment from Gloria ....
You packed a lot into this harrowing poem about the life of your grandmother. It must've been terrible for her to be removed from her people and then treated so badly by the town's folk and the man who should've taken care of her.
A powerful write and I wish you great luck with the voters.
Gloria
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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You packed a lot into this harrowing poem about the life of your grandmother. It must've been terrible for her to be removed from her people and then treated so badly by the town's folk and the man who should've taken care of her.
A powerful write and I wish you great luck with the voters.
Gloria
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hello Possum, Many thanks for reading. In every country, indigenous were treated as second-class. Even the Public toilets were marked 'whites only.'
The British stole Australia in 1788. Would you believe we are still fighting for our land rights?! Nana was gentle and kind, the language she taught us and the stories of the Dreamtime. I did write a book about it; not finished. Even tho' I am only 1/4 black the way of life runs in my blood. Off my soapbox now! Bless your cotton sox K xx
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a fascinating story, Kace, bringing to life an event I've obviously heard about but am now that little bit wiser after reading the details with which you portray it. Although your story ends tragically, your knowledge of the background to your ancestors must still give you a sense of belonging which so many of us lack in a world that so often wants to tear up the past and learn little from it. In short, your loop verse complemented with your notes shares a vivid picture of life in the 19th century, namely during the Gold Rush, and is an informative if poignant read. Thank you so much. Good luck! Debbie xx
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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What a fascinating story, Kace, bringing to life an event I've obviously heard about but am now that little bit wiser after reading the details with which you portray it. Although your story ends tragically, your knowledge of the background to your ancestors must still give you a sense of belonging which so many of us lack in a world that so often wants to tear up the past and learn little from it. In short, your loop verse complemented with your notes shares a vivid picture of life in the 19th century, namely during the Gold Rush, and is an informative if poignant read. Thank you so much. Good luck! Debbie xx
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Hello Debbie, Many thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed. He was a mean grandpa. He never acknowledged us, never gave us a gift for Christmas. Talk about Scrooge! Nana was not allowed to speak unless spoken too. Only after Nan's death did he come out of his shell. Only because he wanted to go fishing with us. Even in the boat he only spoke to my Dad, never me. Weird. Love, Kace XX
Comment from mermaids
Excellent poem to keep your Grandmother's memory alive. She has such good qualities and was treated so badly. Your vivid use of words creates clear scenes and the reader feels for your grandmother. Her children and grandchildren are her legacy.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Excellent poem to keep your Grandmother's memory alive. She has such good qualities and was treated so badly. Your vivid use of words creates clear scenes and the reader feels for your grandmother. Her children and grandchildren are her legacy.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Hello Elaine. Yes, I don't know how she tolerated him. White first, black second. I have learnt a lot about Aboriginal lore and legends. Am proud of my race. Love, Kace xx
Comment from BethShelby
This is a good story poem but it it is sad. I can understand why you didn't care for your grandfather. He did what other men of his day did but he didn't show any love for the women he took form her people.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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This is a good story poem but it it is sad. I can understand why you didn't care for your grandfather. He did what other men of his day did but he didn't show any love for the women he took form her people.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Hello Beth, Thanks for reading. He was a mean white man. I don't know why he married a black woman. Nana was a servant until she died. Blessings, Kace xx
Comment from BethShelby
This is a good story poem but it it is sad. I can understand why you didn't care for your grandfather. He did what other men of his day did but he didn't show any love for the women he took form her people.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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This is a good story poem but it it is sad. I can understand why you didn't care for your grandfather. He did what other men of his day did but he didn't show any love for the women he took form her people.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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I have answered this. There were two exact same reviews?