Eavesdropping 2

To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.(Proverb) His eyes were filled with a deep sadness My Granddad became the bastardy king in Nana’s eyes Meals that was once set for a king Was no longer being served with his favorite homemade bread? his late night ginger tea was swap for coca cola from the old ice box. Nana just know how to discipline the old fool Together we sat on the stoop and make small talk He told me that he messed up big time And felt like disciple Peter he was afraid that my Nana would never forgive me I looked attentive at granddad and said, “Yes old goat you bite off more than you could chew With those missing tooth I guess what I said made him laugh out loud I remember putting my hands quick over my mouth Like loose lips sank ships Now! listen here little lady Are those your Nana’s words? said Granddad”. I nod my head and smile Remembering my Granddad On father’s day