Pa-pa (to my grandfather)

This is dedicated to my grandfather

As you stroked my hair,

with your wrinkled, worn hands.

I wished that moment would last forever.

As you took me outside and swatted the flies away from me.

And you reassured me that the bees wouldn't hurt me.

I wished those moments would last forever.

When you would do anything for me and buy me anything i wanted.

I cherished those moments, I cherished your love.

I wish those moments,

now sweet childhood memories,

would never end.

But I know one day,

your time will come.

And you will leave this earth,

and only leave behind love and memories.

All i will have of you,

will be love and memories.