Words for Grandpa

Some thoughts I had after the passing of my Grandpa Harold last year.  An incredible and inspirational man who will always be loved and remembered.  Miss you!

O'erhead

By Nathan Fuller (May 8, 2012)

On wings adorned with pearl and gold

Soar high beyond Limit’s hold

Shadows cast make haste to pray

Bright shining light, guides the way

A smile, a flash, a glow of peace

A life fulfilled, gently released

To a great unknown that which we believe

Holds comfort and calm for those received

Find solace in angels, their heav’nly sound

Freedom of spirit, e’er ‘fore earthly bound

Yet here remains your memory strong

Of love and joy, Your life a song

A ballad so rich in depth and hue

Sparkling with whimsy of Spring’s morning dew

And I’ll forever feel your presence nigh 

As o’erhead you paint with cloud and sky

 

 

 

Memories of Grandpa

By Nathan Fuller (May 8, 2012)

I remember you told me

At the ripe age of 4

I sang ‘Away in a Manger’

Like you’d never heard before

 

And from then on I knew

You’d be there by my side

A supporter, cheerleader

Arms open wide

 

And no matter my passion

My mission, my vice

You loved me and gave me

The world’s best advice

 

You taught me the meaning

Of kindness and giving

That the secret of life

Isn’t waiting, but living

 

From trips to the North

Filled with nature and peace

And Phantom of the Opera

And catch and release

 

To the trips in the South

Filled with the whole family in tow

And Divinity, Frontier and Christmas trees

And luminarias aglow

 

The time that we spent

I will never forget

I will cherish each moment

Each hug and each kiss

 

Grandpa I love you

And you can be sure

I can only hope to aspire

To be the man that you were