For You, Beloved Nan And Namesake
A star that once shimmered, disappearing from sight
Could etch no such memory, nor burn so bright
That it would seem as indestructible as you did.
The laughter and smiles, only frowns that you hid
Until you could hide them no more, in the dead o the night.
Wise to so many, and friendly to so many more,
Saying it exactly how it was, what you saw
And yet without qualm, always willing to chat
Making us pancakes, before we'd even sat
Although now closed, you'd always opened your door.
As hard as it is to have to say goodbye
Never again to look into your eye
Wishing to be better, for you to be proud
Saying how we'd loved you, saying it loud
Enough that you hear it above hearing me cry.
Of all the things we'd though you would know
The one thing I remember, as clear as the snow
Was thinking that you'd be here forever
It seemed not to occur, now and never
Your wonderful light would dim and discontinue to glow.