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For Papa

Areida · 2006-02-23T03:30:22Z

My grandfather isn't doing very well right now, and it's hit harder than I expected it to. This poem isn't working out; I wanted to convey exactly how much I love him, appreciate him, and don't want to do without him to give him a little incentive to hang on just a bit longer. Any help is appreciated. For Papa The postal workers know you by name, And the seat-stealers at church cringe at the sight of you. But your granddaughters know you as the man: Who has to have his bib, Who would tell the Pope what to do, Who raised three wonderful fathers. You’re the man: Who can’t pick a lane, Who still has a mouth like the railroad man you are, Who gives selflessly, Who understands that the best things in life are like a broken drum. You’re the only seventy-nine year old who can speed From zero to sixty In under four seconds. You’re the man who can’t stay on the same topic for too long, Because there’s so much to hear, say, and see And you don’t want to miss an instant. You’re the man who sees everything as Beautiful Because you’ve lived long enough to understand How precious life truly is. You always have to ask, “How’s your mama and them?” And it never fails to elicit giggles from the backseat, Nor odd looks from befuddled passersby. You’re the encyclopedia of worthless information, The great spoiler of grandchildren, The best friend of wide-eyed little girls, The man who plays “Mother May I” like no other. And I am grateful for this gift, This blessing, This one special life: Papa.

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Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:10 pm

Myth says... · Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:10 pm

This is really nice. The 'worthless information' part made him who he is and I can relate to that (I know someone just like that).

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Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:18 pm

Leanah says... · Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:18 pm

=D> Nice work!

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Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:48 pm

Areida says... · Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:48 pm

sarah-- Oh, he is, LOL.

dynasty cow-- thank you for reading!

bob-- you should read my stuff when you're tired more often; that way I don't have to cringe in fear every time I see your name on the replies for the threads.

You should post the poem about your grandfather. Grandpa's are so great.

Doe-- I'm glad you got that too. Thank you for reading!

Leanah-- Thanks! And welcome to the YWS. I hope you're enjoying it so far. PM me if you need anything, okay?

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Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:23 pm

Araidne says... · Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:23 pm

How sweet! Keep up the good work! :wink:

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Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:32 am

Bronco says... · Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:32 am

I love the emotion in this poem. Even without actually seeing your grandfather, I feel almost like I've met him. Good Job! Perhaps a little more rhyme would have been in place, however the mood is still captured perfectly.

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