A Grandchild’s request
This is a very touching poem about the love a child for his grandad.
A Grandchild’s request
“Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Will you watch me as I grow,
Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Will you teach me what you know,
Will you and Nanny guard me,
And shelter me inside,
And will your strong arms enfold me,
When I want to hide ?”.
“Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Will you let me grow to be,
Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Then I can be ‘me’,
For with your shadow standing,
I will hold no fear,
Not as long as you, and Nanny,
Are standing near?”.
“Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Will you sing your gentle song,
Can I hold your hand Grandad,
Will you carry me along,
And when it’s time for you to go,
When you and Nanny part,
Can I hold your hand Grandad,
At the centre of my heart?”.
Mick
(Copyright Michael Westwood 2015 )
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