My Head in Knots

Chicago Cubs

I was never fond of sports

The idea of being physically active didn't nearly come close to reading

But when he took me to see the Chicago Cubs play, 

I would have went instead of reading over any day

The hot, sweaty summer time with loud people and smells of hot dogs and slushies

Was worth it

For the simple fact that I was with him

I cheered when he did and booed when he did, not knowing what it meant, but knowing he was happy when I went along with it

And I didn't mind either

In some ways I'm happy I don't understand 

I think I was happier that way

After the games, we would split a peppermint patty and sit in his blue truck

He would buy me a Pepsi because "Coke is overrated"

I didn't mind though

Pepsi was my favorite drink

We would talk about the most random of things

Stars, school, tv, politics

Granted I didn't have a good understanding of any of those things,

But i went along with it to hear his voice

Our last Thanksgiving together, we watched them play again on ESPN

I think it was an old game, but he enjoyed it as much as if he were in front row seats

For the rest of the week we ate Thanksgiving leftovers and watched some type of sport

Then I would talk him into taking me to the mall and we would stay there forever

When he was in the hospital, I watched the Chicago Cubs game for him.

It was their first time winning the World Series in a long time

My dad had to explain that to me because I didn't understand sports still

I went back to the hospital and reported the information to him from the game

Verbatim for what the announcer on ESPN said

He was happy

He showed no expression

Said no words

But I knew he was happy

And even though he is gone

I still drink Pepsi

And eat peppermint patties

And watch the games

Which I may never understand

But I know he is looking down on me

Happy

Helloooooo. :) This is about my grandfather, who passed away a few months ago. I hope you guys enjoy. It may be weird to read since it's very personal and it might not make that much sense so I apologize, but please tell me what you think anyway! I'm trying to find my writing style and work hard on getting better at writing so constructive criticism is welcome. At the very least, I hope you guys enjoy <3