I Love My Grandad Board Book

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My grandpa’s name is John. He is a nice man, with a good heart. He loves me so much. I want to show him that I love him, too. We both love fishing and he helps me fish. 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 Grandpa, you are always there for me. I can talk to you about anything, and I know you will help me through it. You listen to my dreams and aspirations, and tell me I can achieve them all. You fill my heart with love every time I see your sweet face. Grandpa, you have given me everything I could ever want in a grandpa. Love you!

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 Grandpa, I love you to death. You’ve taught me so much and I appreciate how you always make time for me. You always know just what to say, or give me advice to help me through anything. Grandpapa, I have so much fun with you and the family. I can’t wait to see you next week!

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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 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.

Donna Reish wanted to make her father’s seventieth birthday extra special. “We knew that his daughters and nine grandchildren were the most important things to him,” she says, “so we centered the day around spending time together.”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 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.

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. This card is on topic of Love! It’s about a grandfather and grandpa love! I had to make up this grandpa love poem because of my Grandpa. He is the greatest! I want to tell him how much I love him, it’s hard because he lives in another state. So, this card is for you Papa and I hope you like it.This is one of the most common funeral poems, but it is used frequently for a reason. The speaker of this poem is deceased. His mourners are instructed to look for him in nature as opposed to standing in the cemetery and crying. Final Thoughts 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!!!

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 Here are some poems about a grandpa’s love that are both beautifully written and meaningful. 1. “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke

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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 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. The speaker in this poem misses her grandfather, who died of cancer. She reflects on the life of the great man and remembers the moments they shared. Funeral Poems for Grandpa or Great-Grandpa