See You On The Other Side

You were there, the day that i arrived,

You were eager to see me, as much as anyone else,

I was the one to give you your first taste of grandparenting.

You took me in your arms quickly,

You were responsible for the first breath that i took,

I had made my late but grand entrance.

You were a part of each day of my growth for a few years,

You made sure that nothing went wrong,

I turned out alright, thanks to you.

You wished that i would always be with you,

You missed me when we moved away,

I missed you too.

You looked forward to the time when i would come to you,

You waited eagerly every year,

I never disappointed you. I always came.

You cooked the best food for me each time i came,

You really are the best cook in the world,

I can never forget any of your dishes.

You taught me a lot in life in different ways,

You just let me be me,

I am greatful for that.

You promised that you would be there for my children.

You broke that promise, but i know you had to.

I understand. Some things just have to be done.

You joked and laughed with me the last time we spoke, but,

You didnt say goodbye and you didnt give me a chance to say it,

I understand again, because i know I'll see you once more,

I'll See you on the other side.

For my Granny: 1930-2006
"You will be missed much"