For Grandmomma Pt 2

Con't from Pt 1 At two years old your motherly instincts took me away./ What could my "mother" say,/ she was married to a man who had a violent hand./ I was too young to understand./ But being with Grandmomma was God's plan./ There was never a time I was too old for you to hold./ You protected me from abusive hands./ You would take beatings in my place from your old man./ Vile names would sting my young ears./ Your arms would comfort me and you would wipe away my tears./ I remember as a child, Thursdays,/ being the best days./ A movie, then a toy,/ and ice cream could be no greater joy./ I was Grandma;'s boy/ You kept my belly full with home cooked meals./ You were the one who watched me ride my first bike without traiining wheels./ You use to tuck me into bed./ Read me a story and kiss my head./ The times I was sick with fever,/ you watched over me without catching a breather./ For twenty-nine years your love was unconditional and without end./ You were not only my Grandmomma but my Mother, Father, my friend./ I pray my words spiritually reach to you beyond those pearly gates./ Because like in life, and in death, God had made us eternally Soulmates!/ I love you momma..... Billie Jean Alexander Lopez May 1, 1937-July 26, 2007 Note: I just finally finished this piece for my momma, It took 2 years! The form of poetry is "spoken work" Thought I would share this piece with you guys. It's a deep personal piece and I hope it "reads well" Jimmy