Thought of You Today

My Grandfather and I always celebrated our birthdays together and it is especially hard this time of year.

I decorated my tree today

And I thought of you underneath the ground where you lay

The heartache started as the tears began to brew

Then I turned and was greeted by your smile as if on cue

Your picture sitting on top of my wine rack

Facing my tree, facing me, bringing me back

Back to a time when you were here

The burn grew in my eyes and then I dropped a single tear

I wiped it from my cheek with my finger tip

Walked to my glass and took a sip

I hoped it would make the pain go away

Or atleast numb the pain that was caused by that day

It made it worse causing tears to spill down my cheek

I wanted to look at you again even if it was just a peek

I mustered the courage since for you I could never deny

And there you were staring at me with you baby blue eyes

I took a deep breathe and this is what I had to say

I miss you on this day and I hope you are in heaven enjoying your birthday

Happy Birthday Grandpa I love you and Miss you! 

Reviews

[Alexander Scott]

I can realte, I lost my mother the day after my twenty third birthday to cancer. It took a long damn time to get over it. I know one thing though, when I think about her I know it's okay to smile and I know it's okay to cry. Enough about me though. This is a beautiful poem that's wonderfully written.

[adlong]

Very good! I really enjoyed this.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That was truly emotional and so touching... I know certain times are hard for me since my mom passed... like mother's day so I can really relate to this... it was also such a wonderful tribute to someone you loved dearly.

[Dia-EchoingWind]

I really enjoyed this piece, It was full of emotion for me and i thought it was put together well with structure and word choice-Great job!!

[deeps]

This is kind of sad, full of emotion. Expressed so well