Welcome to Pause for Poetry featuring a poem written by my writer-friend, Shirley Specht Johnson.

Thank You Grandpa
by Shirley Specht Johnson

Thank you grandpa for all that you give.

The words you speak, the way you live.

Carrying me on your shoulders way up high,

letting me know I could reach for the sky.

Sharing your telescope to look at the moon,

learning how precious life is through a little bird’s tune.

Your Superman moments, calming my fears,

ice cream and laughter, laughter with tears.

Sharing your faith, quiet moments in prayer.

Being my friend, taking time to care.

The words and moments, treasures in my hands,

As time goes by, life helps one understand.

Thank you grandpa for all that you give,

The words you speak, the way you live.

Shirley Specht Johnson loves to share inspiration and encouragement through her writing. She is a member of SCBWI. She loves to read and has volunteered at her local Public Library as an Adult Literacy Tutor. She shares moments of inspiration and her writing life at her blog.

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I wish you well.

Sandy

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