Heart To Heart

bye

I stood by your side

the whole night.

we both knew it was time to go

but I wanted you to stay.

I remember

being a young girl

and playing with your tangly beard.

I remember

you sneaking me candy before I ate my meal

I remember all your joke and your big loving hugs

and I remember

the night

you left.

I held your hand

a year rolling

down

my cheek.

I told you

you could let go

because I knew it was time

but I just

wished

it wasn't.

and then

you did.

you let go.

I was glad

but

I was sad.

I kissed your hand

and whispered

quietly

as the tears

silently slithered down my nose

"i love you, grandpa."

and I let go.