GRANDMA NEFF
I had no way of knowing
That day I left your room
You heard His Voice calling
Your time was coming soon.
I begged you not to go that day
I wanted you to stay
You said to me
I’m tired my child
Please don’t act that way.
I felt the tears
Roll down my cheeks
I held on to your hand
You smiled at me and said
It’s time to take a stand.
I’ve always been there for you
It’s time for me to go
Just remember what I taught you
You’ll reap just what You sow.
I can’t believe it’s been so long
Since I said good-bye to you
There’s not a day
That I don’t hear
You tell me what to do.
You taught me long ago
To be the kind of friend
To turn the other cheek
And know that I depend
On all the prayers you shared with me
The nights when you were there
Beside my bed and kissing me
And praying on your knee.
Written by Kathryn Neff Perry
In memory of my Grandmother Effie Kathryn Neff
©Copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved.
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