Ronny Madonsela Poet I do not know?

Goodbye To Grandpa

Father to my mother.
My heart hangs in your memory.
A world without you always seems unbearable and scary,
A dark abyss that seeks to smother.

I grieve but i shall weep no more.
You remain in my mind like a scar,
A grotesque relic that stains my conscience.

As you exit this domain i fare you well,
choosing to applaud a life well lived

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Poet Destroyer A May 24, 2012 at 6:45 PM Ronny,,Congratulations in, Brian's contest # 178 "' it's been an honor reading all these sweet hits... especially since i miss them all on the 200 poems of the day ;-) God Bless*~

Ann Roske May 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM Well written Ronny - both my Grandfather's made such an impact on me as well. Thanks for stopping by my work.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. May 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM Hi Ronny, this is a moving tribute to your grandpa-- also reminded me of my own maternal grandfather... congrats on your win here and thank you very much for passing by my poem with your encouraging words :D

Debbie Guzzi May 23, 2012 at 5:50 PM Family does leave scars...Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM Congratulations Ronny! This is a nice tribute to your grandpa, though like Andrea below, I was wondering about the scar. The loss of him like a scar, perhaps? That's how I interpreted the line. Blessings and Love, Rhonda

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM Congratulations, Ronny. It was interesting the line you wrote of him as a scar. I just know he must have been a wonderful person. Ronny Madonsela May 24, 2012 at 1:50 AM the scar means he can never leave my mind, he is branded in my mind.

David Williams May 22, 2012 at 2:23 PM Ronny congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown May 22, 2012 at 5:54 AM Congratulations on your win Ronny. Love, Carol

Joseph May May 22, 2012 at 5:51 AM congrats on your win Ronny Ronny Madonsela May 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM THANK YOU

Robert Johnson April 26, 2012 at 2:54 PM He's now reborn to a youthful grace. Remember him with that sweet face. For he ran so well, this human race.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM Beautiful poem and memories... Loveing grandpa you always keep in you heart. - oxox Anne-Lise Ronny Madonsela April 12, 2012 at 5:35 AM THANK U

Poet Destroyer A April 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM Ronny, well said... keep him forever in your heart.. the memories will stay warm..God bless..pd Ronny Madonsela April 3, 2012 at 12:34 PM THANX, IL ALWAYS HOLD HIM CLOSE TO MY HEART.