For Grandad (1934-2006)


They tried and tried to save his life
But treatments finally failed him
Where is he now my lovely grandad,
Who leaves his cares behind him?

Is he jamming with Stan, tooting with Duke,
Or sharing his memories with Ella?
Is he having a tea with Sid Lawrence, for he
Was always a sociable fella?

Is he trimming the hedge and cutting the lawn
In a wonderful garden of Eden?
Is he weeding the borders and laying out seeds
For paradise birds to feed on?

Does he still read the paper from beginning to end,
And dispense good advice to family and friends?
Is he laughing with children and tickling their tummies
Or telling his jokes while playing gin rummy?

Does he know how we miss his loving embrace,
The twinkle in his eyes, the smile on his face?
Wherever he is, and I’m sure that he thrives,
We’ll continue to love him for the rest of our lives.