Grandma's Attic

What better way to spend a rainy afternoon in May, Than with Grandma in her attic where precious memories lay. This was her treasure trove, cherished things dear to her heart, About which she reminisced with us, delightful tales to impart! She cuddled her yellowed wedding gown with a far-away look in her eye, And told of Grandpa's tender love for her with a wistful sigh. From a trunk she took a photo of them taken on their wedding day. Even from the misty past, deep and abiding love it did portray. A faded photograph showed Grandpa, so very handsome and grand, In the uniform of his country, that he volunteered to defend. She showed us Grandpa's army uniform, pride swelled within her breast. She shed a tear holding the flag, presented when he was laid to rest. She fondled a gold pocket watch that she gave him as a bride. It ran for nigh on sixty years, mysteriously stopping when he died. With trembling lips she kissed a golden pendant and had this to say, "It was given to me by your Grandpa on our blissful wedding day." She played a waltz on the old Victrola and whirled about the room. Her eyes shone so brightly and her face assumed a youthful bloom. Grandma is united with Grandpa now, they've ended their earthly quest. With their love and traditions, our family was truly, truly blessed! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 1 in Constance's "I Am Sending You A Gift Of Poetry, Dear Heart" Contest-Sep 10 Inspired by the poem "Old Trunk" written by Constance - A Rambling Poet In old trunks and attics are stored many precious memories! I'm sending you this, my gift of poetry, dear heart, from my trove of poems.