MY GRANDFATHER'S GRACE

Just lost my granddad. This was the poem I wrote racing to see him before he passed...I was too late.

I am packing away this sadness.
Dissonance won't capitulate to the peace inside my mind.
Every moment reveals a memory that I had forgotten over time.
Moments of paternal laughter mixed with the music we would play.
The smile I would always have when I saw you on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
Every profound little moment has a link with you inside my heart.
I mentally browse through all these moments struggling not to fall apart.
A large part of the man I am is because of your helpful hand...
All those needed emotional whispers that gave me faith to stand.

Yes, I am packing away my heartache with the clothes inside my bag.
I am fighting through this emotional rampart, refusing to feel sad.
Poetic words that are so dear to me dwindle as they reach my mind.
I struggle metaphorically to express the despondence deep inside.
I know that God has you; you are safe in his eternal hands.
I hurt because I will miss you until we meet once again.
I just wanted to say I love you; I just wanted to thank you face-to-face.
A large part of man I am is because of your loving grace

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Author's Note

Just lost my granddad. This was the poem I wrote racing to see him before he passed...I was too late.

Reviews

[smurfett]

Poet....this is fabulous!! What a wonderful way to honor your grandfather's memory. It is so nice to be close to a family member. This is so full of love and admiration. Well written...

[Tate Morgan]

Beautiful pouring out of the heart for a man who was more than flesh and bone to your life

[redflutterby]

Oh Eddie...this made me cry. I lost my papa over twenty years ago. My parents divorced when I was three and my mother came back home to live with her parents. My papa and grandma were so special to me. Papa was my father figure...i miss him so much. I'm truly sorry for your loss but it sounds like he gave you everything you needed to become a good man. Hugs my friend.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Your grandfather's grace gives you purpose; and God's grace gives you strength. I'm sure that your grandfather is very proud of you and felt free to release himself from these early bonds knowing that he had taught you all of the lessons needed to get by in this world. He will be waiting for you on the other side singing of the praises of the Lord, waiting for you to join in the chorus.

[Miaishia McKenzie]

I could feel your emotion reading this. I really enjoyed it