My Grampa!

I remember sitting on Grampa's lap as a kid

Him giving me some of his shandy

And I remember playing cards with him late at night

When those jokers came in handy

And I remember doing crossword puzzles together

Me sitting at his side

Hoping to get the answers right

To feel an inkling of his pride

Like all families, we've had our ups and downs

As well as our wrongs and rights

We've had our laughs and our cries

Our good times and our fights

But still he was a good man

And did the best that he could

And when someone needed a helping hand

If he could help, he definitely would

I will cherish the memories I have of him

And keep him etched into my heart

For he was a good man with a good soul

And he will be missed now that's he's had to part

So now all I have left to hold in my heart

Are the memories of a great man

Who loved his family deeply

And who's memory I'll hold as hard as I can

And though I have cried many tears

And it's hard to say of goodbye

I will remember all that was good in him

And try smile now, instead of cry

So Grampa, I just want to say I love you

And I'll miss you more than words can say

And I'll keep your memory alive and strong

Today, tomorrow, next week ... every day