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.