How is it so that you're not here?
Why did you leave me now?
It's essential that I know.
There's sadness in my house.
You loved me so, as granddads do.
I know cause you were there.
When I was born you made a vow,
my dreams would all be fair.
When marriage came you dropped behind,
and watched from quiet love.
And now I see that I must share,
the truth that you're made of.
My child has asked, "Where's great grand dad?"
I've said through painful tears;
he's gone away my little one.
He's faced the final fear.
It's clear I never told you how
I loved you like a dad.
Please know from me this child did hear
the love my granddad had.
June 1980
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