Grandma
Grandma, you are loved so much
And words cannot express
The ways in which you’ve brought me joy
For, through you I’ve been blessed
But I will try in my own way
To share your legacy
And let those who come after know
Just what you mean to me
You’ve given cherished memories
Of fun-filled childhood days
And in my heart you always will
Have such a special place
Where scents and sounds spring back to life
Where treasures I recall
Of Christmases and Thanksgivings
When I was very small
Of plastic chattering teeth
And of traveling so far
Seeing you, Grandma, was worth
Those long days in the car
You taught me how to play poker
With pennies, shiny and brown
And let me play at the cemetery
On your side of town
The smell of fresh-brewed coffee
Still reminds me of you today
And cookie jars that overflow
Recall your generous way
And even when you cropped my hair
As short as any lad
I know that it was done with love
Now it doesn’t seem so bad
You taught me so much, Grandma
In your encouraging way
You showed I had a lot to give
And I use that still today
So thank you for the years you’ve spent
Giving one little girl
Everything she’d need
To be a woman in the world
© Donna Golden, 2008 (Inspired by Lisa’Mitchell’s stories of Nellie Agnes Christensen)
Copyright © Donna Golden | Year Posted 2008
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