Miss you Papa

It's been a month since you quietly slipped away. 

I heard your voice in the wind today

I gathered myself in my corner office 

And shed a tear or two for you

I miss your warm smile

Your tight hugs

Your gentle hands

I miss your annoying cough from your damaged lungs for smoking more than half your life.

The sound of the whipping salulima to chase away the flies

I carried on with life so sure that you'd be around for a long time

You were the constant corner pole in our home when Nana passed. 

Your smile, your laugh, your presence brought joy to all of us.

Thank you Grandpa

For the simple things

For being by my side

To help and support me through everything

To celebrate my successes 

For the hugs as you help me understand my problems and accept my defeats

Thank you for teaching by example

and for helping me see the value of hard work, integrity and good judgement

It hurts

I'm hurting

Your spirit will live forever within me Papa, my heart is sure of it.

Missing you everyday <3 div="">