Remember

For my nan and grandad

I remember your smell

I remember bird playing with his bell

I remember the big snake teddy

I remember eating spaghetti

I remember you watching horse races 

I will never forget your faces

Nan was taken far too soon

It was devastating that afternoon

You thought we would leave you

But you were now our family too

We were given a few more years

Before the cancer appears

Sick, tired and weak you still made us potatoes and chicken

I hated to see you in that position 

You fought a good fight

But you went away that night

Your funeral was the way you wanted

Little fuss, you didn't want to make it a big deal

It never felt real

Later I found out that you were a hero

In the navy you saved a man

You were given the highest honour

Yet you never told anyone

You didn't want any praise any fuss

That is what a true hero does

Gone but never forgotten

Rest in peace Nan and Grandad

Reviews

[K writes]

Such a wonderful, touching write, love the rhyme scheme

[Bibik DU]

Very touching poem. The first stanza comes in fast and quick, showing your urgency in letting them know that you remember them. I like the rhythm in that. Very intimate thoughts put succinctly into the subsequent verses! Keep on writing.

[Thelostgirl22]

Thankyou that means alot :)

[Bibik DU]

My pleasure!