YOU

A poem written to honor the lady who sacrificed everything to raise me, my Granny.

You left us all too soon, too soon for me to stand

I prayed that God would let you live, but that was not His plan.

You were my rock through all my life, losing you, I couldn't breathe

I cried out from my deepest part" I need you here with me"

 

You took me in when I was young and taught me right from wrong

You raised me to be proud and free;never weak but strong.

You told me "You are SOMEBODY, so act like it, my child"

You were my closest friend, my love for you grew wild.

 

You took me to the church each and every week

taught me from the Bible, others how to treat

You showed me how to cook and taught me how to clean

To be kind and gentle and on each other lean.

 

You showed me what a family was when I had none of my own

You took me in and gave me love, your house was my home.

You gave me the foundation that holds me strong today

You taught me how to find the answers every time I pray.

 

The second you took your very last breath, something in me died

To know you were here, somewhere praying for me

helped so much in my life.

Now there is an emptiness that nothing seems to fill

I go on through my daily life surviving on sheer will.

 

I want you to be proud of the woman I've become

I wanna be the kind of mom you were and raise my little ones.

I wanna show them what you taught me so that you live on through them

I hope I do the job you did and honor you once again.

 

There will never be another that can fill your old worn shoes

But I know that you have taught your family how to choose

The choices that are right for us and knowing when they're wrong

Thank you for the strength I have, you still make me so strong.

 

Rest in peace, my Granny, in the gentle arms of God

I think of you each moment and though it breaks my heart

I know that Heaven's richer for having your angel wings

Can't wait to be there with you and hear that choir sing.

 

We'll sit hand in hand just like we used to do

My Granny and my friend, no one else, just me and you.

Until then, I love you with all my heart and soul

I'll keep on living to make you proud till it's my time to go.

 

 

Reviews

[Valentine]

WHEW !!! This is a beautiful written piece in honor of some one that you love very much..I felt much like this when I lost my beloved older sister to cancer..she is in Heaven..perhaps with your granny, enjoying Him and all of the blessings that are waiting for those who believe in Him..God bless..Valentine

[darkgurl]

This pulled at my heartstrings this is a heartfilled write with such emotion well written. Hope you don't mind me reviewing your writes, i like them they are very good.....Kim

[Sammie]

This poem is absolutely wonderful. It is REALLY heart-filled, and I sat here, crying like a little girl while I was reading it. I can only imagine what kind of woman your grandmother was.

I love this, and thank you, so much, for the inspiration and the REMARKABLE read.
I will favorite, as well.

[Wildecat]

This really tugged at my heart strings, I sat here with tears in my eyes as I read about your Grandmother she must have been a remarkable woman. Thanks for sharing. I will put this in my favorites.

[closed account]

such a beautiful poem for your granny! I know she is smiling down on you and guiding every step of your path, when you listen very carefuly you will be able to hear her strong words of wisdom to help you through your lifes journey!!

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

This is such a beautiful poem and a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Thank you so much for sharing. Debileah