tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29650647.post-1150288119329390362006-06-14T08:19:00.000-04:002006-06-15T09:29:50.826-04:00<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Loving Gertrude</span><br />poem sent to us from Duneswood guests Sandy and Sue,<br />October 05<br /><br />We looked forward to our trip "Up North":<br />A woman's sanctuary.<br />We needed respite from the stress of the past months.<br />We didn't know what to expect, but anticipated a time of renewal.<br /><br />It felt right from the moment we arrived:<br />Tammy was so friendly and helpful,<br />Grace was a delight.<br />Walking into Gertrudes was a homecoming:<br />We loved the old pictures, the booklet that told us about the woman in the picture frame; and about the women who had created this special place.<br />Later, comparing notes, we discovered that both of our Grandmothers had been named Gertrude.<br /><br />So when did we fall in love with Gertrude?<br />When did her sweet secuction begin?<br />Was it the festive beads nestled upon her bosom?<br />Or when we explored further; her comfort and restful presence?<br />Was it when we drank in her sun-dappled woods,<br />Slept in the quiet comfort of her arms<br />and found peace and renewal?<br /><br />Daily we learned more of her gifts of woman-space.<br />Explored her mystical beauty.<br />Our love and delight growing with each moment shared; to know her more intimately.<br /><br />Unquestionably, we loved Gertrude from the first moment we met.<br />Our love growing stronger with each passing day.<br />She will always have a special place in our hearts.<br />And we are deeply grateful to all who brought her to life, endowed her with her sweet charm and then shared her bounty with us.duneswoodconnectionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072325558362588624noreply@blogger.com