Although you are my grandad,
you were also more to me:
a best friend, a marvellous man,
and someone I aspire to be.
When I was small you took the time
to bounce me on your knee,
winking at me to make me laugh—
you always made me so happy.
As I grew older you were always there,
I only had to call;
I knew that I could talk to you
about anything at all.
Like what the dogs were up to,
any birds I’d seen that day,
stories from your childhood,
or: “Who wrote the song ‘Yesterday’?”
No matter what we talked about,
it would always make me feel good;
your words would wrap around me
like a great big lovely hug.
I love you so much Grandad,
and I will never stop missing you.
It will never feel right not to have you in my life,
but I know you would not want me to stay blue.
So when I stop in the street to say hello to a dog,
and spot a buzzard above me in the sky,
Or if I see a red red robin (bob bob bobbing!)
I will think of you Grandad, and know you are nearby.
Sleep peacefully now Grandad ❤️ I love you so much and I’m so proud to be your granddaughter. I will always think of you, especially whenever I’m watching/learning about any animals (I got my love of animals from you!) or if I’m watching The Chase or listening to 1960s music! Thank you for everything you taught me and for all of the lovely memories. I will miss you so much. Lots of love from Rebekah xxxxxxx
Rebekah Flatt
27/12/2024
