I Love My Grandad Board Book

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This poem tells the story of a grandfather who suffered at the hands of bigots and oppressors but still showed love to his grandson by taking time to run a friendly footrace against the child. 3. “Digging” by Seamus Heaney Dear Grandpa, I love you so much! You mean so much to me! There is nothing in the world that I would want more than to be with you. You’re the best. You may feel awkward having this type of honest conversation with someone you revere, and you may feel more comfortable sharing a poem. Here’s some poetry for grandpa that you may choose to share instead. While we will include funeral poems on our list, it would be best to share your feelings with your grandfather instead of with his mourners at his funeral. Poems About Grandpa’s Love

Donna’s 21-one-year-old daughter, Cami, came up with the idea of making a list of 70 reasons the grandchildren loved their grandfather. Each grandchild was asked to jot down why they loved Grandpa—specific things he had done with or for them.Your grandfather will want you to remember him, but at the same time, go on with your life. This poem is a reminder to you and the other mourners at your grandfather’s funeral that “Better by far you should forget and smile than that you should remember and be sad.” 17. “Footprints on the Sands of Time” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I Love My Grandpa, he loves me, he loves to laugh and when I’m sad, he always makes me smile. He loves a joke that’s fun and food that’s good, like ice-cream in the sun. He thinks that dancing makes the funniest sound and I love it when we dance! You may not have known that Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) wrote poetry. This short and simple verse was adapted from a poem by Robert Richardson. Twain’s version was used on his daughter’s headstone. 20. “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost Do not confuse this poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with the famous poem called “Footprints,” about walking along a beach. In this poem, we are instructed to make much out of time and to try to learn as much as possible from those who came before us. 18. “O Captain! My Captain!” by Walt Whitman

When you think of your grandfather, do you think of his physical strength and endurance? This speaker in this poem reflects upon the brute strength of both his father and his grandfather as they dig deep holes. In the final lines of the poem, the speaker says that he chooses to use a different tool for his work — a pen. 4. “Grandfather” by D.C. Berry Today, “70 Things We Love About Grandpa” proudly hangs on Grandpa’s wall. “I am sure that when my step-mom goes to the grocery store or runs errands,” Donna says, “Dad stands beneath it and reads and cries again. This was, by far, the most moving, celebratory, affirming gift I have ever given to anyone.” 70 Things We Love About Grandpa—One for Each Year!!! I love you grandpa and I miss you so much. Every day I need you is a day that gets harder and harder to get through. All my life I remember looking forward to your call, knowing that no matter what would happen in my life you’d be there telling me to be strong and do the right thing. I guess now I’ll have to carry on without my strongest ally. The pain of missing you gets so hard sometimes.Do everything that you can to maintain a close relationship with your grandpa. You never know what tomorrow will bring, and you don’t want to live with the regret of never asking your grandpa about his life or never telling him that you love him. This rhyming poem reminds the reader of all the extraordinary things that a grandpa does for his grandchildren. If you had a stereotypical grandfather who took you fishing and fed you sweets, you would enjoy reading this poem by Jessica Miles. 13. “As I Look Up to the Skies Above” by Unknown A month before Dad’s seventieth birthday,” Donna says, “[we] had a wonderful surprise birthday party for Dad.” When he returned from a trip to the store, he was greeted by his grandchildren, daughters and sons-in-laws. He was completely surprised. I love my grandpa! His lanky form and his warm smile. I love his slight hunch from a hard fought life, but most of all his mind. Grandpa, you are always there for me when something needs fixing or hunting or fishing. I couldn’t ask for a better grandpa.

Does life not seem the same since your grandfather died? This piece by an unknown poet is about those melancholy feelings that often coincide with grief. 14. “Remembering Grandfather” by Ilona M. Blake Nana and I miss you every day. We love you so much and we hope you had a wonderful birthday! We love you Nana My grandpa you are the most amazing man I know. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you and all the fun we used to have. I love you so much with all my heart. I love you so much grandpa! I always try my best to make you happy. You started me off on the right foot! Remember when I was little and you used to say, “You can do anything!”? Well, now I believe it!! I love you.

This poem tells the humorous story of reading that an elderly person was hit by a car. Aghast, the speaker in the poem continues to read the newspaper account of the accident only to learn that the victim was younger than he was. This short poem may put a smile on your grandpa’s face. Poems to Remember a Grandpa Who Died Does your grandpa have a great sense of humor? Take advantage of this by sharing funny or uplifting poems with the man you adore. You may also want to make a playlist of songs for grandparents to play on your grandpa’s special day. 6. “They Say I Have” by Shel Silverstein

Even if you don’t typically enjoy reading poetry, you may enjoy a few of these pieces that we have listed. They are very accessible and may help you put into words how you feel about your grandparent. The speaker in this poem describes the unique personality of his grandfather. He describes going out to breakfast with his grandfather on Saturday mornings, and how “sugar, butter, and coffee cured everything.” If your grandpa is free of worry, headaches, or angst, you will enjoy this poem about a man with a pleasant personality. 5. “Grandfather Kept a Garden” by Unknown Grandpa, your one of the greatest guys I know. It’s been hard without you here, but every time I hear a funny joke or see you smile my heart melts. You still have so much to teach me and shown me so much love. I can’t wait until we see each other again! Grandpa you are the best! I look up to you and want to be just like you when I grow up. You are a great man who has taught me right from wrong. I love you so much and only wish for the best for you in return!

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You have always been in my heart and you have helped me so much. I hope you know how much I love you. You are my world and my whole life.