Child to Man

Just remembering my grandfather 8 years after his passing.

 

I walked in there

scared out of my mind

yet

with the resolve of steel

it had been a long time

since death was at my door

announcing his presence

avoiding reality

is the way I wanted it to be

you suffered for long

and needed to be free

and in the end

the love was too strong

and I had to say goodbye

before you were gone

as I held your hand

I took the trip

once again

from child to man

Author's Note

Reviews

[Stacey Watts]

Death takes hold of us so quickly sometimes. I know it was that way when I lost my father. He was terminally ill though but died instantly. The values and the love that he instilled in me my whole life are still ever present with me. Life is so precious as I am reminded with this poem. One can't ever express the sadness it is completely engulfing at times. The memories are very much a part of my life. Thanks for sharing this, you wrote it very well.

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks Stacey. I really appreciate the kind review:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We are never ready for death but we all face it now and then... a very heartfelt piece.

[EMMIE]

SO SWEET AND SO DEEP AND SO PERSONAL AND SO HONEST. I BELIEVE WE WRITE BEST WHEN WE WRITE FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU'VE DONE HERE. LOVE IT!