Grandad by Maisie
As I look up to the skies above
The stars stretch endlessly,
But somehow all those rays of light
Seem dimmer now to me.
As I watch the morning sun appear
The shadows still don’t fade,
As if the brightest light of all
Was somehow swept away.
Though I see your branches swaying
And watch their dancing leaves,
The echoes carried on the wind
Don’t sound the same to me.
Oh how you loved the morning birds
Sing softly in your yard,
It seems to be a mournful tune
That echoes in my heart.
Your grandfather clock will strike again
As time moves surely on,
But nothing now seems quite the same
To know that you are gone.
The days and weeks and months ahead
Will never be the same,
Because a treasure beyond words
Will never be replaced.
The loss cannot be measured now
The void cannot be filled,
And though someday the grief may fade
Your presence will live on still.
For even with my heavy heart
I know that I’ve been blessed,
To have been one, who’s life you touched
With warmth so infinite.
So Grandad it was a blessing
To be with you at your side,
I will always remember your last words to me
And hold forever in my mind.
Now you are with nanny
Somewhere above the stars,
Your lives have become a loving memory
I know you’ll both never be far.
We know you’re watching over us
As our lives go on,
We will treasure the memories we have of you
We can’t believe your gone.
So grandad I will say goodbye
I love and miss you with all my heart,
But as long as I have the loving memories
We will never be too far apart.
Maisie ( his grand -daughter)
2nd December 2020