Grandfather
In those fearless eyes
I spotted a pang of dread,
Closing the streak of tries
You finally bent the lead.
Taking your bagful of stories
To the place where gravity ends,
You must be sharing memories
With your long-lost friends.
Uncountable vivid memories
Will forever be treasured,
In the loss of all and any hope,
Your words will be measured.
All the light-less, dead stars
Must've gathered their light,
Now that they have you
In their beauty confine.
All your exhilarating stories
Must've made them smile
The nearness of you in them
Seems lesser than a mile.
The palpable celestial beings
Tell me that you're doing fine,
Now that they have you
In their beauty confine.
Stephen Gospage
Mon 18th Nov 2024 08:33
Yes, a poem tinged with sadness but at peace with itself. Good work, Manish.