Blaine County Poetry Corner

MY ONLY

By: Mary McKenzie

“You’re my favorite Grandpa!”

“I’m your only Grandpa.”

“Good thing you’re my favorite!”

That strong, firm voice, caring, interested

Quick to tease and laugh

Those keen, blue eyes, sparked with life

My mind keeps a photograph

I see your hands wrinkled, aged

Clasped together with my own

As we sat side by side

The only Grandpa I’ve known.

Your musical heart, it loved to sing

A random song here and there

I can feel your hugs, my cheek your kisses

And hear your voice in earnest prayer.

My one and only, I miss you truly

Without you life is not as sweet

You blessed the heart...