Poem #3

Grandpa

The tree is up and decorated
It reminds me of the good days with you
Your happiness warmed everyone's heart
Now they're all broken

Here without you the days seem longer
And meaningless
Why did you have to go?
Was it my fault??

I shouldn't blame myself,
But I do

And it hurts so much
Now that you're no longer here
To tell me
That everything will be okay

I remember that night
It was the first snowy day of December
I held your hand as you said goodbye,
And tried to hold back the tears

I tried to tell you that I loved you
But I couldn't get the words out

You told me you loved me,
And that everything would be alright

I want you to know that I do love you,
And that you are my hero