To my beloved grandpa who died a couple of days ago, I miss you.
The one who opened my eyes,
I saw him slowly go blind.
The one who made me who I am;
I now cannot find.
The one who taught me-
Of the world and so much more.
The one who loved me,
And the one I loved-
I know he's now no more.
And I slowly swallow my pain,
As I let them tears dry.
I wish I could see again-
To hear you call my name,
Had a chance to say my good-bye.
As I remember how it used to be,
I can almost hear your voice.
Now I swallow this reality,
Perhaps, it was destined to be,
Either way; we never have no choice.
You taught me who I am,
And I learned from you my all.
Now from where I stand-
I hope one day I will understand,
Why those tears could never fall.
And in every tale you ever told,
I find myself walking in them.
Guess every breath took its toll,
I hope you're not too cold;
I'll remember you from back then.
I will cherish your every memory,
More than your picture on my wall.
I don't know if it's a tragedy-
Nothing is forever meant to be,
I promise, I will remember your all.
I want to hold you one last time,
But now you're so far away.
And as I dig deeper; I find-
That you've always been mine,
And I'll always have our yesterday.
You'll be at home in my heart-
Always, and a part of my soul.
Every story from end to start,
I'll always be there to guard,
For without you I'll never be whole.
Of all those sweets you gave,
This one tastes bitter the most.
And I know there'll be no grave,
I'm afraid one day you'll fade-
Only to be another ghost.
But I'll remember your face,
As I did, when I was only a child.
I know you won't leave a trace,
As when you leave this place-
That has been yours all this while.
I promise I will keep you alive,
For I know this cannot be the end.
Don't worry; I'll be alright,
For I have you by my side-
And I'll miss you my dearest friend.
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