A Moment of Recognition

A poem for my Grandfather on this beautiful holiday, upon which we commemorate those who have served our country, and all those who have gone before us. I love you, Papa!

Today, I smiled when I thought of you 

I regret remembering as infrequently as I do.

You gave so much, and I love you so

I wonder why you had to go

The memories that we had shared

Leave me wishing I had prepared

To learn of a life without you here.

I found it hard to restrain my tears

A soldier and father with so much love

I know you smile on me from above.

I miss you now, as I missed you then

And I long to see your face again.

And I swear that I will not forget

Because to you I owe a debt.

I love you.

Author's Note

It really is a childish poem, and I don't think I executed my idea very well. However, I felt I needed to commemorate him in some way today. He was a great man, and I miss him very much.

Reviews

[Emily Rae]

i disagree that this is "childish" I thought it was a moving tribute

[An owl on the moon]

What a heartfelt, beautiful expression of love.. and of his life and yours intertwined for a time... Wonderful and lifting...