Grandmother

It was not so long ago,

that you nurtured me, walked

with me and held my hand.

I was little then.

You walked and talked with me

and told me biblical stories of

creation and how it all begin.

As I grew older you would

still walk and talk with me about

dreams of a larger plan.

I was getting older then.

And then! your teaching increased, you

became more intense, you were molding me

into what you thought I should be as a man.

I am grateful for having a Grandmother

who was patient with me and

kept me safe.

I am older now

I now understand why you walked

with me and had those talks under

that old Oak tree.

Now that God in his infinite wisdom

has called you home, I know

your earthly work is done.

I cherish those precious times

God allowed you to spend

with your Grandson.