Grandma Part 1

The morning dawned grey and cold Shock and fear had taken hold Blinded and struck by disbelief We rushed, jolted beyond belief I still remember how Mother screamed As she ran up the stairs To confront that of which I had never dreamed A life without YOU With trembling steps, I reached the door Only to see you lying peacefully on the floor Still, silent, small and beautiful, like a crushed rose I saw her bleed tears of agony, as I maintained my rigid pose Quivering within myself, I approached you A purer countenance I've never seen Even in Death, you were as true as you'd ever been The whispers abounded, indistinct and immaterial They had come to pay their respects A few out of love, a few due to regret They spoke of your virtues, about your contribution As if they were items that needed distribution You moved from reality, into a frame Your essence lost, we were never the same I wonder why you've gone, leaving me here When I've lost that which I hold most dear Your smile, your presence, your embrace Things which surpass all praise I remember when I'd ring the bell You'd throw open the door, with the most beautiful smile I've ever seen Now, when I come here, I wonder where I've been For you, sickness and mood held no regard For me, love was all you ever had I'll never forget the meals, that you cooked so lovingly for me Regardless of the heat of the stove, or the condition you were in You always believed in me, more than I did myself You backed me, when so many others had left You taught me right from wrong O Grandma! You were always so strong Even when your hearing deserted you You always gave your best Without bothering about rest You worked tirelessly, the way you'd done all along 70 or 17 made no difference, only YOU did The house was your world Asthma and old age had done their trick For you, every pebble had become a brick You lived a soundless life Yet you were the Ideal wife You were the spark in his life You gave Grandpa a lifetime of support 50 years, every step of the way Until Death came to play Spoilsport I remember the day, when I was but a child How you soothed my tears, and held me close to your heart I was secure, and nothing could keep us apart Continued in part 2