For You Grandpa

What Can I say about a man so great

for all I saw and all I ate

katz's deli and momma Mia's too

this is one of the reasons 

why I love you

More than a grandpa, a father figure too

you taught me so much about life and what not to do

you fixed my mistakes as well as teaching me 

How to lose a battle , but win the war that's true

My turn

It is my turn to focus on me

to be the person I want to be

I've been through battles 

I've won the war 

Thats what is important

and so much more

Ive received my degree

life, opportunities and the life I know

Is one I always had to learn and grow

i am proud of who I've become

I am proud for pursuing my dreams

Reflection on Grief

As The Holidays approach, I find myself reflecting on the past four and a half years without my son Brayden. What follows is mostly a brain dump to help me come to terms with my thoughts, but hopefully, by sharing my raw thoughts and feelings, you may find similarities and know you aren’t alone.

To my Son

I wake up every morning

And Hug your mother tight

Wishing I had dreamt of you

While I slept through the night

 

I know the day is beckoning

I’ve so much work ahead

But I just want to hold your mom