Child to Man

Just remembering my grandfather 8 years after his passing.

 

I walked in there

scared out of my mind

yet

with the resolve of steel

it had been a long time

since death was at my door

announcing his presence

avoiding reality

is the way I wanted it to be

you suffered for long

and needed to be free

and in the end

the love was too strong

and I had to say goodbye

before you were gone

as I held your hand

I took the trip

once again

from child to man

Author's Note

Reviews

[Stacey Watts]

Death takes hold of us so quickly sometimes. I know it was that way when I lost my father. He was terminally ill though but died instantly. The values and the love that he instilled in me my whole life are still ever present with me. Life is so precious as I am reminded with this poem. One can't ever express the sadness it is completely engulfing at times. The memories are very much a part of my life. Thanks for sharing this, you wrote it very well.

[The Analog Kid]

Thanks Stacey. I really appreciate the kind review:)

[Emily B]

i was on a band trip when my grandpa died, i cried all the way home on the bus before anyone ever even told me

i still miss him

[The Analog Kid]

So you knew before you were told?

[Emily B]

yes

[The Analog Kid]

was he sick? Mine was in hospice...that was tough as a newer father while my son was playing with mr potato head in the waiting room. I know he heard me even though he was on heavy morphine and no food in a week and he squeezed my hand and I became that little boy again right there on the spot as I pushed back the tears and that moment is frozen in my memory because I took it on the chin like a man at the same time.

[koty bell]

i love this poem reminds me of my tribute to my grandfather great write man

[Klyn]

Wow. Your grandfather must've been one helluva role model. Blessed are those who mourn, for they have dared to risk their hearts by giving of their love.

[Lily Mae]

So far what I like about your work is that it starts out great and boom the last lines are phenomenal... Again an excellent write..x

[jkhatz]

So much emotion packed into this punch. It's heartbreaking yet rooted in such reality. Incredibly touching, beautiful write.

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that left a lump in my throat - those memories never leave you..

[Emily Rae]

this is incredibly moving. Especially touching was the last verse when you describe the trip from child to man.

[Bare trees]

That's a great way of describing an event. I remember being with my grandfather in the hospital just before he died. He didn't say a word. After he died I remembered all the things we did. Wish he was still here but Mr. Death takes no bribe as Franklin said.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Nice work.