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.