Oletimers
I can hear Granny yelling, she's calling
me from the kitchen, as I'm outside in
the driveway walking towards the garage
door. Then I, here Granny say, "David, come in here,
hurry". As I, rush in to the house, then slide
across the kitchen floor and make my way through
the living room to, find Granny talking, to
some one, who really isn't there. "Would you
please, tell these kids to stop running every
where, ask them, not to sit on the coffee
table. I don't want them jumping around
or acting funny. I'm afraid, one of
them might get hurt, that coffe table cost
alot of money. Then, as if, none of,
this ever occurred, She said, "David, guess
who this is, don't you remember her". She
looked at me with, a blank face and said,
"She's, Abes little girl, Rebecca, hugging
firmly at the air. Grandma pulls her in
and gives her a big kiss, on the side of
her face, then mumbles, "Grandma loves you". She
then points to the left and say's, "There's his boy,
Danny",would you look how big he is. "Go
play outside". She yells, to kids who aren't there.
Nervous, I agreed with what, she asked and
sent the kids outside. Going along with
her. I said, Granny my kids are here too,
look out there on the steps. She looks at the
door, then says, "you kids come on in here". Why,
did you leave them out there on the steps. She
begins to scold me, "don't you know it is'nt
safe." Then as if, none of this just occurred, she
looks at me very. pleasantly,smiles
confused, then tears and says, "Who did you say
you were again" then sits and bows her head.
Granny, then says to me, "I don't know what's
wrong, do you think, I'm going crazy." No!
I said, " you were just remembering a
good day, we had. It's like dreaming while you're
awake. Don't worry Granny, everything's
fine you're not crazy, you're doing okay,
I'll be here for you, by your side I'll stay.
Dedicated To: Jennie Rodriquez ( My Granny)
Copyright © David Caldera | Year Posted 2008
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