Grandpa

Pink patterned rain boots hit the pavement not in step physically but mentally, mentally we were always doin' alright Hand in hand, we're not the most symmetrical looking but that never stopped us Chit chat about the essentials in life, the basics according to a 4 year old at least Yup, my Mommy bought me a brand new purple dress Gaping, I looked up for his reaction Like the hips of a salsa dancer responding to the beat of the music,it came instantly, A chuckle burst forth like that of the rabbi when he cracked a not so hilarious joke, I smile, he smiles, Destimation spotted I sprint ahead, I know where to go Third aisle third row last item What should've been a 2 minute trip somehow turns into a 20 minute one I like to talk Rabidly I rush inside and drop my coat where it doesn't belong, My coat and the carpet had become good friends, I believe they enjoyed their time together A phone book is my throne at the head of the kitchen table as I whip out my tools, my teacher sits down beside me. He picks out his favorite and we begin.. "stay in the lines ..just remember..stay in the lines" We sit there for a while, minutes turn to hours and we are finally finished He tears it out and tapes it on the wall, next to the television Glancing at me, he nods approvingly I nod back equally as approved of his skill We continue watching tv and glance at our masterpiece now and again But now, Now I stare, remembering the proud look of achievement, of honor that I received from my grandpa so long ago Now I always nod proudly, now I always remember that there is something to be proud of, Now I am am never, never ashamed