My Grandad

My grandad was there when I was little;
My grandad would always make me giggle;
Telling jokes, stories and tales, my grandads love has never failed.

In Alder Street or at the flat, my grandads love, it was just that.

The market stall, to buy and sell. I'd always love the tales he'd tell.
From cheeky children, to hagglers galore, you mess with him, he'd show you the door.

On Christmas Day, when I was small, he loved the games, he'd play them all.
Pass the parcel he loved the best, even when he wore a dress.

He loved my brother, yes that's you.
When he came to visit, he'd visit you too.
From birthdays and Christmas, even just passing. I loved the sound of him just gassing.

He loved his whiskey, I would say cheers.
But I'm pretty sure he owes dad a few beers.

He loved his beard, perhaps too much.
He'd always stop mum from getting his cut.

He loved his children, his grandchildren too.
As for nanna, how could I forget you.
Well well nanna, what can I say.
You are the one with whom he lay.
After years of marriage, I know it's true, that grandad was, the one for you.

I've finished grandad, I've nothing more to say.
Except that I hope, you're proud of us today.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rycroft Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Hi Caroline love your grandad poem xx well written xxx
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November 7, 2016 at 6:11 PM
A truly beautiful poem Caroline. Your granddad would indeed have been extremely proud of you.
Clark Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 5:16 AM
Hi Caroline A wonderful poem from your heart and honours your lovely Grandad Eddie ??
Rycroft Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 5:06 PM
A great grandad x good words x Nice to meet you Caroline
Smith Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 2:42 PM
A fantastic tribute from what I can feel a kind soul...lovely poem Caroline
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