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My grandpa died recently, on March 3, 2008. He was one of the people I hold closest to my heart.

the last tear i'll cry today has long since been saved for a rainy day

i thought i wouldnt need for a couple more years

since everyday life called for tears

but now you're gone, done passed away

the sweet tree branches no longer sway

life without you seems dimmer and dull

all light seems to be drained out, its gone

why, oh, why did you have to leave?

i cried and cried till the next day.

i dropped to my knees asking why, why, why

praying to God to bring you back to our life

but no, it wasnt able to be

he needed an angel

and he called you my dearest grandpa

to be his new part of that big happy place

above the sky, without suffering

which you had to endure many years

but you were getting better

dispite all the tears

i miss you now and most likely always will

but till then dearest grandfather

i hold you close to my heart still.

Reviews

[RachelReaper]

I love this poem, it is beautiful and sad at the same time like a black diamond. If that makes sense, but I am sorry that you lost him. People who say, "Time heals all wounds" are liars. It doesn't go away. It may get better, but the scar remains and sometimes that scar will rip itself open again. I know how you feel, truly, but you just have to remember to always keep your strength through all of the tough times. I can see that you cherished your grandfather and I know that will help rest his soul.

[Str8jacket]

This is amazing. Truly and honestly. I'm sorry for your pain. It'll never go away and anyone who tells you that is lying but it will get better. You'll be able to bear this pain. I'm sorry for your loss (although we've already discussed it). I went through the same pain when my aunt died recently, and it still hurts, but it's a lot better from before when it first happened. I'm sure he would have loved this poem. It's such a beautifully written dedication to him. I'll try and help as best I can, anytime you need to talk I'm here for you. It may have happened awhile ago, but still...if you need a shoulder you can use mine :)

[D. Elizabeth]

This piece made me cry. I know the agony you feel inside, and I won't say it gets easier with time, but it just hurts a little less. I lost a good friend to brain cancer in october, I was heartbroken. I never got to say goodbye. But truly believing in angels now, he saved my life. three weeks after he passed, I found out I too had to undergo brain surgery. It is the angels above that send us gifts below. Until we meet again, our hearts will never let go. Your grandfather is always with you. They all are. we're all connected. Much love. - xo. D.E.