Poetry Dice Challenge # 4: Grandpa Donald (Original Poem)
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These are the dice in order going in succession from left to right from top to bottom. Big thanks to @robyneggs for such a cool poetry challenge idea. Best of luck to everyone's entries.
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He always stood his ground, firm and strong as a Sycamore
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He played board games with us and bought us snacks at the liquor store
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He was the kindest of souls, and we loved his smug, humble abode
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We grew close to his heart, sweet as fruit and of gold
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There was a warm twinkle in his eyes, a gentle sparkle in his smile
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When lightning storms shook the house, he would hug me as a child
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He'd tuck us in bed with a song, pull the wool blanket over our chests
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Til one morning in stress, he withered and fell over, a dried flower at rest
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He was taken so suddenly,
leaving my soul, cold and depressed...
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How we miss you so...dear Grandpa Donald
Thank you for reading this poem in its entirety. This poem is dedicated to my Grandpa Donald, he truly was an amazing grandfather and kind soul. It is so hard to lose a loved one and it's even harder to not think about the moments where I or any of my other loved family members and close friends could pass at any given time. We must truly love now and give all that we can, before we are swept away in time.
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Thank you very much, it was indeed emotional to write, reminiscing.
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Thank you for reading it, I'm glad the emotion I was conveying was able to be felt. Appreciate it
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Thank you for the update
Beautiful heartfelt entry.
Thank you truly for your response and for reading. The memories I have of my grandfather hold a special place in my heart.