For my Grandfather
Gene Autry owned the
Los Angeles Angels
for 36 years.
I also know that’s
Greenland
is the world’s largest
island,
and that the
Lone Ranger
had a best friend named
Tonto.
He rode a horse called
Silver.
I never forget these things
because of
you.
I’ve watched you
pilot planes
from your
home office,
you can operate a
ham radio
better than
anyone, probably.
You tell stories
about me
that I can’t even
remember.
You’ve given your
grandchildren
the best pieces of
yourself.
I wouldn’t be
me
without
them.
I’m writing this to
you
so that you can have a piece of
me too.
I want you to know
it’ll always be
yours.
PS I love you, Pop Pop.
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This pulls my heart! My girls called my dad Pop-pop!
Lovely piece. We should always let those we love know, but of course we might not all have your ability to tell such a sweet story.
Very touching
I love the way you showed us who he is through the things he taught!
Just a great poem…
Thank you everyone!!