5/7/09

Great-Grandma Marie,
I'm so sorry I never took the time to get to know you.
I'm so sorry I took every second with you for granted.
I just know you're smiling down now.
You know I took everything from you that day.
You taught me so much from a casket.
Holding my hand all night, smiling away.
You were so happy to leave me behind.
You knew I'd figure it all out.
You had more faith in me than I will ever have.
I miss you so much.
I wish you could just come back.
I have so much more to ask you.
Everything I never took the time to visit for.
I just want you back on that day at the park.
Do you remember?
Your wheelchair under the tree.
It was such a nice day, Grandma.
Trevor and I looking at those pictures with you.
You were so happy.
You were always happy.
I remember playing with the salt and pepper shakers.
I was your little chef, and you'd buy all my food.
The stories of you living with the gypsies.
The stories of you in your skirt on the porch.
The stories of you, Grandma.
All I have are stories.
I can't wait to meet you at the gates again.
I'm older, Grandma.
I'm smarter, Grandma.
I'm ready Grandma, teach me.