Poem DD wrote about her great grandfather

[acurtis75]

My grandfather (dd's great grandfather) died last week and the funeral was earlier this week. She's been dealing with everything pretty well so far. This morning she told me she woke up a little early and wrote a poem. Dh and I were pretty impressed once we deciphered the writing. Dd still has the penmanship and organizational skills of a 9 year old even if she has deep thoughts. I was amused that she justified the writing on the left and right side of the page but won't start a new line after the comma. She told me that makes it take too much paper. She also REALLY likes commas  :lol:

 

 

Apparently I can't attach the picture so here goes...

 

The Great Man

I saw a great man once,

walking all alone,

I asked where he was going and if I could come along.

He said, "I am going where you cannot follow, indeed;

I am leaving, searching for tomorrow."

I asked him where tomorrow is and how he would get there.

He said, "I will walk, so long as I get there,

as for where it is, it's never really far,

it's always near by, close to our hearts.

I hope that I find it, I really truly do,

for when I find tomorrow, 

I'll be happy."

And then he turned and left,

and never since then have I seen that great man,

searching for tomorrow.

 

We are gathered here to celebrate this great man,

who never again will have to go looking for tomorrow

for he has found it,

and now he is happy.

 

[maize]

<3

[nature girl]

Just lovely...I hope the family all gets to hear it. <3

[Eagle]

What a special and meaningful poem. :grouphug:

[Space station]

Beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it.