Grandad

Grandad

A Poem by GillianMCampbell
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This poem I wrote recently and it's dedicated to my Grandad who is currently fighting cancer.

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You were the man who was always there,
You always walked so proud and tall,
As if you didn't care.

You were the man who would sit me on your knee,
And just sing to me.

You always advised,
And laughed with me.
Oh how Grandad,
I wish it could still be.

You'll always be my Grandad,
No matter how this changes you,
I can only love you more for fighting the changes that are happening too.

It's nearly a year since they confirmed that word,
One that I wished so hard, wouldn't occur.
You were my hero,
My best friend too.
And they will always stay so true.

A years gone by,
You're half the size you once stood,
The voice fading that we once understood.

You believed for better.
You believe for us,
The ones it hit just like a bus.
You've fought for your country,
Compared to this, that wasn't your toughest fight.
But you're still here,
Staying tight,
And for us, that isn't a pretty sight.

It isn't pretty, it isn't nice,
But one day soon,
We'll lose you some night.

I know it's nearing,
As each day goes by,
But Grandad,
I won't say goodbye.
I know one day I'll see you again,
But please tell me how to deal with this pain?

It sounds selfish,
But please don't go.
I've never felt a love like ours before.

© 2017 GillianMCampbell


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My condolences Gillian. My prayers go out your grandfather, you, and your family. A wave of emotion hit and kept on hitting all the way to the end. So much soul in it.
-David.

Posted 7 Years Ago



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Added on January 29, 2017
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Tags: Love, cancer, grandfather, family, pain, death, memories

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GillianMCampbell
GillianMCampbell

United Kingdom



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I'm a mum of two beautiful children, who are my entire world. I'm also engaged to my fiancé who makes life even better. Family is everything. My 2nd piece of my complete world is to be publi.. more..