The Grandmothers Wish

The Grandmothers Wish

by Paul McCann

 

The taxi came and she stood in the path

as they carried their suitcases to fly away .

She looked at them all and said

“Far off fields are green and I’ll always be here

if you ever want to come back here someday “

 

They got in the taxi and it made its way out

of the district to get the boat across ,

to London where the plane would take them far away.

She went inside , her heart was at a loss .

 

Their Granny thought of all her Grandchildren and said ,

“My oh my you’re all growing up so fast

and there’s not a day goes past

when I don’t think of you all

and how the years go by so fast .“

 

Then in that moment

she said ,

“I love you all so much ”

with a gentle voice so kind and sweet .

She looked out the window

and then she stood at the door

and hoped a car would come down the street .

 

Then a tear rolled down her face.

She missed seeing her grandchildren

and they lived so far away .

Her hands were shaking

and her back was aching

and all her pains were getting worse everyday .

 

She thought

“ Isn’t life short

but it’s sad you know

when you’re young at heart

but you look old and grey ,

but who knows ,maybe tomorrow

my grandchildren will come

to see their Granny again ,

Oh what a joy it would be for me

just to hold them

and tell them I’m so glad that you came .

 

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