Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Granddad

 Our ‘Rolly Polly Pudding’

Reims of verses of poetry from his mouth.

Such a memory!

He investigated and remembered the Campbell history.

As did his Mc Donald friend!

 

He had many musings and songs.

From ‘Here comes the Tea’ for Grandma

To ‘Postman Pete with the Smelly Feet’ for Holiday Club

 

He loved reading and passed the joy of reading on

Often falling asleep reading a favourite book in his favourite chair

Grandma and Granddad’s book room smelled amazing!

A book was appreciated if it was annotated.

My Granddad edited my early poems.

 

He loved T.V. shows that made him chuckle and Grandma’s shoulders shake.

He rewatched Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter with his children towards the end.

Like my Granddad I get annoyed if a movie is very different from the book.

 

It is hard to feel sad that he isn’t here anymore.

Because I know that he is right where he wants to be.

At peace, joining Grandma and Auntie Anne.

Singing God’s praises as he is now.

As he dreamed of for many a year.

Especially when sitting on a steam train.