Yesterday/Remember (Goodbye, Papa)

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Me and Papa (my grandpa)[/caption]

Yesterday/Remember
(Goodbye, Papa)

Labored breathing.
I will never forget his laugh.

Fragile body.
I will always remember his strength.

Distant look, mouth agape.
My mind’s picture will forever be his bright eyes, his charismatic smile.

Still hands.
I will continually come back to his work ethic and countless, skillful abilities.

No words.
I will forever hear his stories and silly songs.

No movement.
I will always smile thinking of his jovial, playful, full of life spirit.

Still heart.
I will eternally cherish his loyalty, devotion, leadership and love.

No response.
I will always hear him saying, “Hey little buddy!” “I love you!” “I’m so proud of you!”

Every little boy needs a hero.
So does a 40 year old.

Yesterday, just after 6:30pm, mine passed away.
But I will never forget him, because he is the one I want to be like.