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

 

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◄ Winter

Bad at Goodbyes ►

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Tim Higbee

Thu 21st Nov 2024 19:48

I particularly like the last stanza. Reassurance from the angels that he is doing fine and well cared for.
A sweet and tender moment.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Tue 19th Nov 2024 03:38

Thank you very much, Stephen and Graham.😊

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 18th Nov 2024 08:33

Yes, a poem tinged with sadness but at peace with itself. Good work, Manish.

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 18th Nov 2024 06:16

This is a very gently placed piece Manish. The heart-felt sentiments shine through it

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