Great Grandpa is a wise old man who says he's ninety-four.
He tells me that he lost his leg fighting in some war.
When I was just a little tot with eyes and nose still runny,
He swears that he forgot my name, so now he calls me Sonny.
Balter's poem reminds me of my own grandfather whom I lost 49 years ago when he was 94. I remember his two habits very lucidly. He was a frugal eater. He used to weigh his food every time...
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The definition of a gentleman is clear to detect,
it's one of warmth love and respect.
When you're feeling low they will understand,
Beautiful blue eyes with serenity of the sea,
Reflection of the skies on a bright and sunny day,
My little hand in yours, my protector and my guide,
Don't walk too fast, Granddad, for I am by your side....
I read this poem at my grandfather's funeral and it was so perfect. This perfectly describes my grandfather and how he loved me and the entire family. I wish I would have found it before he...
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What is a Grandpa?
A grandpa is a father; a grandpa is a son.
A grandpa is a husband; all grandpas are loved....
I just lost my grandpa a week before last, he passed in his sleep two days before my birthday. I was very close to him, he was my best friend and like a dad to me. But he's in heaven with my...
For all the stories that were never to be told,
Back to a time when I was a boy so long ago,
I knew a man whose kindness touched the hearts of many,
And he would often be the first to lend you his last penny,...
i loved it! It is a break from reading the sad poems about death of Grandpa.
He was someone's son.
He was someone's father.
Perhaps he was someone's brother.
But he was a little bit of everything,
My grandpa died 7 years ago on October 10th. I was only 8 when he was diagnosed with cancer he died when I was 12. I am 19 now and miss him terribly. My dad was not in my life till I was 16...
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Having an answer for every question,
Understanding more than I ever knew,
Glad to help relieve any form of stress,
Happy no matter what there was to do.
When I was just turning two... My grandfather who I never got to meet left this world without a notice, Your probably wondering A notice? Yes a notice. He hung himself in my grandmothers...
When you were here you brightened the day,
with your positive attitude and charming smile.
I loved when I came up to you for a hug,...
My grandad died a year ago of cancer and I've never been the same since. He touched so many peoples heart he made so many people laugh. He was such an inspirational person. Then he got sick...
I didn't know you very well,
But I knew you were Pop.
I really miss you every now and then.
And I will never stop....
my grandpa has passed away. he was very sick his body just started shutting down a little every day and he wanted to die at home and he got his wish my mom and me were with him when he died...
I wish you were here, but now you are gone.
When times got tough, it was hard to carry on.
I think of your jokes, laughs and smiles.
I can remember when you and I used to ride for miles. ...
My grandad died a month ago so its still fresh. I like to post poems to my Facebook page so he knows I still think of him. It's hard to think I now live so far away and I can never see him...
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