In fifth grade I was rather shy,
content to let life pass me by.
But your concern and help for me
enriched my heart and made me see
that though I was both tall and thin
there was a sport where I could win.
You placed a racquet in my hand
and taught me how to serve and stand.
On Saturdays you'd take me out,
encouraging, removing doubt.
You worked with me so patiently
to be the best that I could be.
I made the high school tennis team
and every game I saw you beam,
but never took the time to say
thank you for teaching me to play.
The moment's lost, I realize,
to gaze into your loving eyes,
and tell you what you meant to me,
the way you set my spirit free.
The woman that I am today
owes you so much I can't repay.
You were my Grandpa and my friend,
my biggest booster till the end.
Author notes
to my wonderful Grandfather and tennis coach who lived long enough to see me become a tennis coach too.
photo credit: http://images.inmagine.com/img/brandxpictures/x233/bxp60915.jpg
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A contest entry
- Fathers & Grandfathers too! June Bandit only contest by The Poetic Bandits.
900 points, ended June 20, 11 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Lovely...
Blessed are those that show a grateful heart.
"A Moment Lost" is a sublime picture of grace.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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This is a great poem you wrote in dedication to your grandfather Liz. I'm sure it put a glow on his face to see his granddaughter become a tennis pro, it was his dream as well as your own. Congratulations on the gold trophy, although I am not surprised you won a trophy for this beautiful poem you wrote.
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This a really, really special! What a wonderful tribute to your your grandfather. How proud he must be. So well deserving of the gold. AWESOME!!!
Love & Light
Debbera
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This is a wonderful tribute and character sketch of your dear grandfather and mentor. You have used solid rhyme which aided the flow in this piece. Well constructed poem, thanks for sharing.
Dennis
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What a beautiful tribute to a loving grandpa!
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hmmm this is very nice, the poetry in rhyme is excellent, but the way you find expression, the voice here is not song-like; the phrasings carve out ideas and feelings a conversation with the mirror, remembering and expressing thanks to someone who gave without a thought of thanks... excellent...PK
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