For Grandmomma Pt 2
Con't from Pt 1
At two years old your motherly instincts took me away./ What could my "mother" say,/ she
was married to a man who had a violent hand./ I was too young to understand./ But being
with Grandmomma was God's plan./ There was never a time I was too old for you to hold./
You protected me from abusive hands./ You would take beatings in my place from your old
man./ Vile names would sting my young ears./ Your arms would comfort me and you would
wipe away my tears./
I remember as a child, Thursdays,/ being the best days./ A movie, then a toy,/ and ice
cream could be no greater joy./ I was Grandma;'s boy/ You kept my belly full with home
cooked meals./ You were the one who watched me ride my first bike without traiining
wheels./
You use to tuck me into bed./ Read me a story and kiss my head./ The times I was sick with
fever,/ you watched over me without catching a breather./
For twenty-nine years your love was unconditional and without end./ You were not only
my Grandmomma but my Mother, Father, my friend./ I pray my words spiritually reach to
you beyond those pearly gates./ Because like in life, and in death, God had made us
eternally Soulmates!/ I love you momma.....
Billie Jean Alexander Lopez May 1, 1937-July 26, 2007
Note: I just finally finished this piece for my momma, It took 2 years!
The form of poetry is "spoken work" Thought I would share this piece with you guys.
It's a deep personal piece and I hope it "reads well"
Jimmy
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