If it was not for your determination
I'd cross my heart without cause
it has always been like I've treasured
more so now, that awareness has
widened my horizons.

Strange how life can change over
night, one minute we think we know all
the answers, the next, we have no clue
till something happens that not only
opens our eyes, but our hearts to what
we are living for.

My grandfather told me when I was
very young watching the sunset
“My child, when you think you can touch
the sun you will cause your warmth
will reflect as bright as that fireball
you see right now”.

To this day I've never forgotten his words
he told me., so wise he was, knew someday
I would touch the sun, in which I've done
radiating a different kind of warmth.

The warmth of compassion, understanding
loving to the best of my knowledge, have
grown in wisdom, a teacher in my time
writing what flows within.

(Dedicated to my loving Grandfather)

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