Grandpa's Funeral

We cry not only because we love, but that we are loved...

Grandpa’s funeral made her cry,

she’d loved him very much

 

He did the things good grandpas did ,

stories and candy and such

 

I watched as her young heart broke,

and I knew just why she cried

 

So many people had loved her well;

now one less on her side

Author's Note

At a funeral for a friend's father this morning, one granddaughter was particularly distraught. My heart went out to her...

Reviews

[Angel]

I was about sixteen when I lost my Grandma...and i remember I was completely devastated. I have great cmpassion for the grand daughter in your poem.
Very nice write, Teacher...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel. With each loss, I realize that it is not only that I love the person that saddens me - but that I know that they loved me, and we need all the love we can get in this world!

[Sami Khalil]

I love this poem along with the message that goes with it about the reasons we cry. You have a very pure and compassionate heart . A great tribute to the deceased ...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:)

[Marie]

Very touching...it's hard to lose someone you love...hard to lose someone who loved you. THough I don't think love ends.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Marie