My Grandfather
Describe a man
Who was a father
a grandfather
An indelible, incredible influence
A huge banyan tree
Under whose shade
We lived
A family- a whole
Often loving, sometimes not-
As families do.
Imagine a man
Who was a friend
A guide
An intellectual companion
of our growing years
redefining,
explaining- and teaching
wise philosophies
that will stay fresh
forever.
Remember a man
Who was an altruist
A philanthropist
Who gave time, money, energy
And only asked for love
And respect
For his traditions
In return
For the good
He did for anyone who asked.
Honor a man
Who was a feminist
A visionary
Scrupulous to a fault
Generous to the extreme
Principled to a degree
Most people can only talk about.
A man of action,
of dignity of thought and deed.
He was my grandfather
But he was also
Without a doubt
the finest human being
I have
ever known.
The void of his absence
But also, the touch of his presence
Will be in my heart
Always.
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