{"id":235945,"date":"2025-10-02T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/ricordo-di-una-nonna\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T07:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T07:41:43","slug":"memory-grandmother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/memory-grandmother\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricordo di una Nonna – Memory of a Grandmother"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ricordo di una Nonna<\/span><\/h1>\n

Nonna, i tuoi capelli bianchi raccontano una storia:
la tua, quella di mia madre… e infine la mia.
Ogni filo \u00e8 saggezza, ogni filo \u00e8 il tuo dolore,
una perdita che porti come un fardello della vita vissuta.<\/p>\n

Ogni filo \u00e8 gioia, \u00e8 il tuo tenero sguardo,
\u00e8 il tuo sorriso, la felicit\u00e0 di essere nonna.<\/p>\n

Con le tue mani rugose, hai tenuto le mie,
e mi hai insegnato a vivere, a ridere e a piangere.
Con i tuoi occhi stanchi, hai visto il mondo cambiare,
la tecnologia avanzare, i tempi mutare.<\/p>\n

E hai imparato ad adattarti, a essere forte,
a sperare in un futuro migliore per noi.<\/p>\n

La tua saggezza \u00e8 un dono, un tesoro prezioso;
le tue favole mi hanno insegnato a credere.
Tutto ci\u00f2 che mi hai trasmesso con amore e cura
lo conservo nella mente come un splendido diamante.<\/p>\n

Grazie, nonna, per essere stata al mio fianco
nei momenti critici.
Per avermi amata e protetta,
per avermi fatto sentire sicura.<\/p>\n

Sai? Mi manca accarezzarti i capelli,
baciare le tue guance, stringerti in un abbraccio
al tuo cuore \u2764\ufe0f, nonna.<\/p>\n

Zaira Sellerio<\/p>\n

Memory of a Grandmother<\/h1>\n

Grandmother, your white hair tells a story:
yours, my mother\u2019s\u2026 and finally mine.
Each strand is wisdom, each strand is your pain,
a loss you carry like a burden of a life lived.<\/p>\n

Each strand is joy, it is your tender gaze,
it is your smile, the happiness of being a grandmother.<\/p>\n

With your wrinkled hands, you held mine,
and taught me how to live, to laugh, and to cry.
With your tired eyes, you have seen the world change,
technology advance, times transform.<\/p>\n

And you have learned to adapt, to be strong,
to hope for a better future for us.<\/p>\n

Your wisdom is a gift, a precious treasure;
your tales taught me to believe.
Everything you have given me with love and care
I keep in my mind like a splendid diamond.<\/p>\n

Thank you, grandmother, for being by my side
in critical moments.
For loving and protecting me,
for making me feel safe.<\/p>\n

You know? I miss stroking your hair,
kissing your cheeks, holding you in an embrace
to your heart \u2764\ufe0f, grandmother.<\/p>\n

Zaira Sellerio<\/p>\n

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A grandmother and her granddaughter Image by Silviu on the street from Pixabay<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Review<\/span><\/h2>\n

The poem “Memory of a Grandmother”<\/em> by Zaira Sellerio is a delicate and moving tribute to the unique bond between grandmother and grandchild. With simple yet deeply evocative language, the author manages to convey an intimate, almost tangible affection, made of memory, gratitude, and unconditional love.<\/span><\/p>\n

The image of white hair, strand by strand, as guardians of wisdom and pain, opens the poem with a powerful metaphor that unites past and present, intertwining generations. The work thus becomes a reflection on memory, the transmission of values, and the continuity of life through lived experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sellerio uses a poetic narrative style that alternates sweetness and depth: from the wrinkled hands holding those of the granddaughter, to the strength in adapting to changes, up to the final verse, imbued with nostalgia and love. The intimate and personal ending transforms the poem into an open letter, capable of moving any reader.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Memory of a Grandmother”<\/em> is not just a poem about the maternal figure, but an ode to memory, resilience, and the precious gift of family love. A text that stays in the heart, like a lasting embrace.<\/span><\/p>\n

The autumn of my time, the spring of yours<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Grandparents\u2019 day: origins and meaning<\/span><\/h2>\n

Grandparents\u2019 Day is an occasion dedicated to celebrating the fundamental role of grandparents in the family and in society. In Italy, it is celebrated every year on October 2nd<\/strong>, a date chosen also because it coincides with the Feast of the Guardian Angels, a symbol of protection and guidance. The celebration was officially established in Italy in 2005<\/strong> with Law No. 159, to honor the emotional, educational, and cultural contribution that grandparents offer to new generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is not a universal celebration: although similar days exist in other countries, the date and customs vary. For example, in the United States, Grandparents\u2019 Day falls on the first Sunday of September<\/strong>, while in other countries it may be celebrated on different dates or not officially recognized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some awards for her work<\/span><\/h2>\n