Remembering PawPaw Today

Below is a poem I have written for my grandmother (Nanny) in memory of my grandfather (PawPaw). His birthday was yesterday. Bless you, Nanny!

Remembering PawPaw Today

A simple man alone in his garden,
A quiet man swinging in his swing;
A strong man plowing behind the tiller,
Looking for a harvest to bring.

Ever jovial during the holidays,
Surrounded by his children so dear;
Babies were like magnets in his presence
With no trepidation or fear.

Taking his walks no matter the season,
Always stopping by to say hello;
Smiling with warmth and a general ease,
Beaming with a healthy glow.

Hunting and fishing, always outdoors,
Skinning the fish on a tree;
Memories of friendly questions he would ask,
Nothing so precious as these.

A tribute to a man who loved the simple life,
His wife, family and friends;
He was satisfied with what God gave him,
A contented man to the end.

I honor my grandfather and his memory today,
I am thankful for his integrity and love;
The hope that he had in His Savior, the Lord Jesus,
Is the key to his eternity above.

I hope that when I reach the golden years
I can look back and be happy and content
With the way I lived and loved others
And a life well-spent.

--Tina Nahid, on the occasion of PawPaw’s birthday April 20, 2009