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Rest in Peace

January 17, 2013
By MidnightBlue18 SILVER, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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Dont mistake kindness for weakness.

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When I heard what happened
My heart stopped and felt like I was frozen in time
I thought mom was playing some cruel joke for a moment
And say she was just kidding or maybe I misunderstood her.
But the look on her face told me it was true
So when I’m sitting on one of the pews, it almost felt unreal
Like I was in some kind of weird dream, wishing I can wake up
But it was happening and the tears flow freely from my eyes
He put the “G” in Grandfather.
An honest, strong man with a kind heart
Who looks past your mistakes no matter how small or big
Even though he is not with me physically, my memories of him will be with me forever
I love you, grandpa

© Ranna C., Monmouth Junction, NJ

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This is dedicated to my grandfather, who passed away on Saturday. May he rest in peace.
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MidnightBlue18 SILVER said...
on Jan. 25 2013 at 8:56 pm
MidnightBlue18 SILVER, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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Thank you so much! And yes, Im sure he is in a good place, as well. (:
absconditus BRONZE said...
on Jan. 25 2013 at 4:02 pm
absconditus BRONZE, Monroe, North Carolina
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I'm so sorry about your Grandpa. I know he's in a good place. This is such a sweet poem.