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Open Poetry #7

Grandpa's Eyes

RSEvans
Senior Member

since 1999-10-23

Posts 1147
Tulsa, OK, USA

0 posted 2000-04-19 03:09 PM

A smile, a wink, then a wave goodbye,
Leaving his twinkle deep in my eye,
Not rich just a simple, loving guy,
A memory so rich it makes me cry.

It wasn't what everyone else saw,
Or even his manner or custom call,
It was in his eyes I remember it all
The loving eyes of my Grandpa.

I did no wrong, had no flaws
Did nothing to even give him pause,
He treated me like a king with little cause
Other than he was my loving Grandpa.

I missed him then and miss him still,
When that Autumn day I felt the wind's chill
And He left for the last time against his will
And his eyes closed and he lay still.

I miss you Grandpa, I always will.

Knowlege tempered by wisdom...Wisdom tamed by youth.

poetFemmeFatale
Member Elite

since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

1 posted 2000-04-19 03:19 PM

Robert, this is a wonderfully warm tribute. Isn't it something how grandparents always see perfection in their grandkids? We did no wrong back then - RIGHT! Their hearts are so big, and their eyes so blind!

Thank you for sharing this...

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

2 posted 2000-04-19 05:09 PM

A touching piece. This is a beautiful tribute to such an important man in your life.

Take care,
Melissa Honeybee

lucky
Senior Member

since 2000-01-17

Posts 1601
Idaho

3 posted 2000-04-20 04:02 AM

With Mom gone now, I'm not sure what to feel, you put me at a loss... with my bickering siblings and all. Yet some good longsuffering here on your emotional heart/part. And A good discerning of heart, if I may. Nice heart my friend.

[This message has been edited by lucky (edited 04-20-2000).]

tracie66
Member Elite

since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

4 posted 2000-04-20 04:47 AM

A very loving poem about your grandpa, this was soo lovely..
Your first stanza is my favourite and the rest is just as great.
Thanks for sharing this
Tracie~

Keep all the windows of your mind open
Anne Rooks

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