That today I'm quite normal, I think God lent a hand. I assume looking back, it's hard to understand I know as a child I was stubborn, selfish, and strange,īut look at me now, and how much I've changed. Looking back at the past, I'm not sure I know why. I'm sorry for the times when I made you cry. Let's rewind a bit more to when I was bad. Those are just a few of the memories I have. You would cover me up till I couldn't see. I'm remembering the fall and all the raking we had done. ![]() You would scratch my back gently, ever so tender.Īs I rewind a bit more, I am seeing much fun. I'm remembering the nights that we spent together. I have many memories I would like to rewind.ĭo you remember those days I would lie in your lapĪs you doodled my ears, I would take a short nap. I was thinking of love, and you came to mind. The poem below is dedicated to my Grandmother. Reflection of the sky's reflections of me, I know you are with me and in my heart I'm with you too. Would you let me see, safe in your arms untouchable it seemsĪfter God took you away it was all in my dreamsĪnd all that is left are my memories of you You tucked me in bed then turned off the light but I wasn't scaredįor I knew it was you keeping watch over me, no harm and no badness My face would light up when you would walk through the door The bond that we have I have never seen or felt before Your little girl forever it's the way it will always stay So brave and so bold, a firm hand to hold me, a firm word shows the way No fear do you have or grudges do you hold, my big strong hero The peace you gave me knowing you would always love me,Īnd the kindness and happiness you gave me and I gave you. The strength inside of you for all you went through, I felt all that pain as the enemies kept score.īig strong shoulders not just to carry me but to carry the world too, You would tell me your stories of the Vietnam War, We share so much likeness we were never apart, My eyes are your eyes and your heart is my heart, My little hand in yours, my protector and my guide,ĭon't walk too fast, Granddad, for I am by your side. Reflection of the skies on a bright and sunny day, The statute cites the day's purpose: ".to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer" 19 Beautiful Poems For Grandparents: Poems To Celebrate Grandparents Dayīeautiful blue eyes with serenity of the sea, Grandparents Day is an official US national holiday, signed by President Carter in 1978 and celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. They can provide a sense that life matters, and the ability to see life within a larger context of time. Grandparents can provide a sense of continuity and roots to their grandchildren. ![]() They don't understand the gifts that a grandparents can give. ![]() They may think, "must we have a day for every person in the universe, when does all this day naming end?" Sadly, those people probably did not have an opportunity to develop a relationship with their grandparents. Many people may not know that Grandparents Day exists.
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