Irish Grandpa

you'll always be missed

from your ol' Irish songs 

to your comic stories

your last words...

"now be good Kissy"

tattooed across my heart

I hope you've found peace

I hope you're healthy now

One day I'll make you proud

I promise to be good

but promise me 

when it's my turn 

be the first to greet me.

Reviews

[therealtadkent]

Normal memorial or tribute poems aren't my thing because I usually find them to be the wrong kind of personal. In your case, I found this incredibly tender, endearing and concise. Love and nostalgia are very sweet ingredients, and you knew JUST how much to add. Very well done, love.

[Kasey Miriam]

Why thank you. Glad you think so. I tend to agree with you on the tributes

[therealtadkent]

you're welcome,love.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

My 'Nan' was born in Belfast - travelled to Canada at a very young age and became a pivotal family member during her lifetime! I love the sentiment, reflections and homage you poetically painted with your words - a lovely write ... :-)

[Kasey Miriam]

Thank you so much.

[Prynka]

Lovely words. I especially liked the way it ended. The bond with grandparents is something most of us cherish. You expressed it very well in such a soft and subtle manner. Enjoyed reading it.

[Kasey Miriam]

I think my favorite part of this is that its taken for face value and no reader can penetrate further than that. They can bring their experiences and feelings, but little would anyone know that this is for my great grandfather and I was his first great grandkid. But that made him feel old so he wanted to be called grandpa

[Prynka]

Its good to have greatgrandfather but having such a lovely bond - U R very lucky. This shows how sweet are you and your love to him.

[Taino]

Incredibly moving, a tribute so well done. You can feel the sadness, but also the hope as it comes from your heart. Don't stop writing! Well done!

[Kasey Miriam]

Thank you so very much