Two poems written by request

Honoring Grandfather

Today I share with others
And remind myself as well
Of my dear and special grandfather
Who I loved more than words can tell.
His faith in God was not lessened
Because he could no longer hear
For long ago he stored those truths
In his heart to keep them near.
He met his lifelong sweetheart
When she was just a kid
But they knew they would someday marry
And that is what they did.
They had 6 children who gave them 12 grandkids in all
And 22 greatkids answered to his loving call.
His talents on this earth were many
And he was always ready to help a friend in need
His heart was blessed with happiness
When he helped others to succeed.
Grandma is not the only one who will miss him
Now that her Floyd has gone away
But she, along with all of us who love him
Know we will be reunited with him someday.
Until then, let us not dwell on being sorrowful
Or dwell on the sadness in our hearts today
But be thankful for the precious times we had together
And memories that will not fade away.
And though he had 84 years here
How short, today, that seems to be
But thankfully there is a Heaven to welcome him
Where we shall all have eternity.

Thena