running towards me
disturbing the stones
but when I opened my eyes
I saw it was only the waves
pulling and swirling like hands ...
I thought I felt your smile
warm and loving upon my face
but when I opened my eyes
I saw it was only the sun
beaming at me across the water ...
I thought I heard you
whisper my name
but when I opened my eyes
I realized it was only the wind
playing in my hair ...
I thought I felt you
softly kiss my cheek
but when I opened my eyes
I saw it was only a leaf
caressing me with gentle strokes ...
And then I felt your love
in and all around me
powerful yet gentle like the waves
warm and shining like the sun
soft yet strong like the wind
tender and alive like the leaves
and I didn't even have
to open my eyes
I knew you were there ....
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My papa (grandpa) was one of the kindest people
I have ever known.
He died much too young at the age of sixty
of a sudden heart attack.
I was only eight years of age when he left me.
I have such wonderful memories of my dear papa.
He was such a gentle and good man ...
He was such a gentle and good man ...
This is so beautiful and tenderly sweet, dear Margie.
ReplyDeleteSadly I know these feelings very well. My pap-pa (grandpa) was my best friend. He also passed away in his 60's. I've never gotten over his death and I still miss his presence in my life.
Hugs
xoxoxo
Jan,
DeleteYou are so kind.
I so appreciate the lovely comment, thanks dear lady.
So, your pap-pa was your best friend, then I know how much you must miss him.
Rose said something to me today that touched my heart so much, she said,"Nanny I love you, you my friend"
So, think I am going to be 'her best friend"
Being a grandparent is such a blessing.
My papa was a blessing to me
Hugs
xoxo
Can we ask for anything more than to be remembered as you have remembered your papa? I especially like that you've used Nature as an expression of him.
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteThanks so much for the kind words.
x
What a beautiful tribute, Margie. I'm so sorry you lost him so early, but I'm glad you have wonderful memories of him. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Martha.
DeleteI have the most wonderful memories of my papa.
x
smiles...he is obviously still here...while i am sorry for your loss i am glad that you can find him in the world around you...my grandfathers were all gone by the time i turned 10...
ReplyDeleteBrian,
DeleteAll I have to do is look at the beauty in nature and I see my dear papa.
He was an avid outdoors man and loved nature and shared that love with me.
We would walk for hours in the woods together and he would tell me about all the tress and birds.
Smiles
When warm weather returns, I will go outside on my sunny deck, close my eyes, and wait for loving feelings, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem about your Papa.
Anita,
DeleteThanks very much for the kind words on my poem.
I hope the warmth has returned and those loving feelings are blessing you with joy ...
Grandparents have a unique love for their grandchildren and vice versa. When my husband died in October, my granddaughter was the most upset of us all. He was her hero and her best cheerleader. Beautiful words you've written.
ReplyDeleteFaye,
DeleteI did not know you lost your husband so recently, I am sorry for your loss, may his memory always be a blessing.
Your kind words are very appreciated, thank you.
Beautiful and tender tribute!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janet.
DeleteHe would love this, in fact he's probably reading it from above, thinking that's my angel!!! beautiful, soft and loving
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
DeleteI think my papa might like what I have wrote.
He was such a loving papa and I learned so much from him.
I was young when he died but I remember him so well.
Your sweet comment made me smile, thank you.
xo
Oh what a wonderful and touching tribute to your dear Papa.
ReplyDeleteI am positive that he is there with you, and always will be.
Love can never die...:)
Ygraine,
DeleteThanks so very much for the kind words.
My papa is always with me as I keep him memory alive in my heart.
xx
To have one's identity associated with safety and serenity is a great and gentle accomplishment --your memory of your grandfather honors him.
ReplyDeleteGeo,
DeleteI do appreciate those kind words.
Many thanks.
Beautiful! I think of my grandparents a lot, they were such amazing and loving people. Thank you for bringing them to my thoughts today. You are a wonderful poet and person! I love your stories about your sweet Rose too! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteYour most thoughtful and kind words mean so much.
Thanks so much.
How BEAUTIFUL! My daughter has always called me Poppa
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, Margie.
Steve,
DeleteSo nice to have you visit and thank you for the nice comment.
I appreciate it.
This is so beautiful Margie! I am sorry your grandpa died at such a young age! He is around you, hugging you always! xoox
ReplyDeleteStacy,
DeleteThat is just how I see my papa, around me and hugging me.
He was a big hugger :)
Your kind words made me smile.
Thanks dear.
xo
The feelings running through your marvellous poem made me read it twice. Thanks, that was beautiful and heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
A Cuban In London
DeleteThat you read my poem twice made me smile.
Such a kind and heartfelt comment, thanks so much, kind sir ...
It's wonderful to wrap your heart in happy and beautiful memories, Margie. I loved this piece. Tender and touching.
ReplyDeleteSo charming and sweet a beautiful memory :)
DeleteKim,
DeleteI loved your comment.
Many thanks for the kind words.
Thanks so much, Rose
DeleteThis is SO beautiful! I'm going to link to it so a few "papas" I know will see this.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sandy.
DeleteSo appreciate the kind words and the 'sharing; of my poem.
Your beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful, so heartfelt, so affirming!
ReplyDeleteHi cat's momma
DeleteWhat a lovely comment.
Many thanks for it and the visit.