Grandpa's Last Day

On a beautiful morning one day in May 
I went to my grandma and grandpa's to stay
My grandpa fixed breakfast and fed it to me
I felt so secure as I sat on his knee
I ate every bite of my eggs and my grits
For a snack later on we'd have cheese whiz and ritz
Yet on this bright morning when the dishes were done
We went out on the porch and sat down in the sun
Grandpa picked up his paper and on that old porch swing
He went in a flash to meet Jesus the King
Before I got grandma I climbed on his lap
Hugged him and kissed him then my heart felt a gap
Although I was little I felt such a dread
The moment I knew my grandpa was dead
Though I miss him dearly I know where he's gone
He's joyfully worshiping God at His throne
I can't wait to see him I know he is there
Praying for me to be kept in God's care
Soon we will be Amazing Grace
As we all live forever in that glorious place

In Loving Memory of My Grandfather Frank J. Geddings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Benson Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM
You have written well, I love the simplicity and rhyme you used it maintained my interest in the poem.
Singh Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Reminded me of my Grandad.....superb poem!!!
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Joye. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Joye. Love, Carol
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March 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Congrats on this loving tributr being featured/ Vince
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January 24, 2011 at 5:08 AM
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Brown Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 3:33 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Joye. Please continue to write you will do very well. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors this year. Love, Carol
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January 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM
This is a very touching piece; so full of emotion. I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you enjoy PoetrySoup and look forward to reading more of your work. Take care & Keep writing. <3 Kaci Jo
Johnson Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM
you must jhave loved your grandpa very much. This is a lovely poem to his memory. Love, Joyce
Shango Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Joye, I mourn your loss; how deeply it must move you to create such wonderful verse ... yes, out of agony comes the pearl
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