missing grandma...

My Angel

You were always there to bake some cookies or play, no beat me, in a game of checkers

You never failed to far surpass your duties like knitting my school sweaters

Your method of breaking up a fight between me, my sister, or brother

Was always simple—“have some fudge, just please don’t tell your mother”

The lessons you taught me about life and others I will always know

And don’t worry, I will never forget to collect my 200 dollars whenever I pass Go

I’ve never lost someone so close to me, but at least now I am assured

That I will never go hungry in heaven, and when I get there I will hear a welcoming call of “Hey Sug!”

Whether it be Christmas, graduation, Thanksgiving or a dance recital,

The presence of a grandma like you was, to say the least, vital

You’re no longer here in your physical form but your presence we will always feel

Because the lives you changed and hearts you touched we know were done so for real

Your tender heart and spirit of compassion was not only evident in your own life

But poured out into those you cared for to ease and end so much of others’ strife

You were always eager as we dragged you and Grandpa out to see our forts down by your stream

Because for us city kids a yard like yours to play in was quite the dream

On your behalf, whenever I’m asked if I have completed a marathon I can confidently say

“Why yes, I went shopping with Grandma the morning after Thanksgiving day”

You’ve left me with many memories and an endless supply of scarves

But most importantly I have all the priceless lessons you taught me that will forever fill my heart

God let me borrow you for all things a girl might need a grandma for

But now He took you back so you could be in peace and harmony, singing with the angels forevermore

When thinking of you being gone, it’s hard to not ask God “Why?”

But I know it’s because your job down here is done, and it was time for you to join Him in all His beauty beyond the sky

Whenever I played dress up, your shoes were too big; I always thought my feet would grow big enough but they never will

And clearly so, because the footsteps you left and the shoes you wore no one can ever fill

But don’t worry Grandma, we will take care of each other and listen to all you said

We will always have water in the car, give all glory to God, and of course keep Grandpa fed

As one of your only three grandchildren I am eternally thankful

That I was blessed with your attention and could be selfishly joyful

They say light from space can be seen for years, even the light from a small star

But the impact you had goes beyond that distance; besides, your soul is hardly that far

I could go on and on about all you’ve done and what you meant to me

But words cannot express nor can people explain, the world will just have to see

Because a woman like you does not go quietly or without a bang

You have left this world a better place, one with an undeniable change

So for now I say, “see you soon” and with this poem try to carry on

The legend you have only begun, because to me, you will never be gone

And now that you are dancing with Jesus and looking down from up above

I hope you see the legacy you left of pure, honest, and unconditional love

Now each day I face whether soon or in years to come and I find myself in a tangle

I will look to your example to follow and hold you close, because you always have been, and always will be my ANGEL