“The Watcher” by Margaret Widdemer
“The Magic of a Grandmother” by Author Unknown
“She’s in the Sun, the Wind, the Rain” by Christy Ann Martine
“A Wonderful Grandmother” by Author Unknown
“A Tear for Nana” by J. Allen Shaw
“Legacy of Love” by Author Unknown
“Nanny” by Laura White
“Her Smile” by Author Unknown
“She is Gone” by David Harkins
“Because I Love You So” by Author Unknown
THE WATCHER
She always leaned to watch for us, Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate. And though we mocked her tenderly, Who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget! And so I think that where she is She must be watching yet. Waiting till we come home to her, Anxious if we are late, Watching from Heaven’s window, Leaning on Heaven’s gate. -MARGARET WIDDEMER-
THE MAGIC OF A GRANDMOTHER
There was magic in grandmother’s touch, and sunshine in her smile. There was love in everything she did to make our lives worthwhile. We found both hope and courage just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter was a source of joy, her words warm and wise. There was a kindness and compassion found in her embrace, And shining down from Heaven above we see the glow of Grandma’s face. -UNKNOWN-
SHE’S IN THE SUN, THE WIND, THE RAIN
She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain, she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer, there’s no more pain, no more fear. You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper words of love, you’ll be together before long, until then, listen for her song. -CHRISTY ANN MARTINE-
A WONDERFUL GRANDMOTHER
We had a wonderful grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses you see. We had a wonderful grandmother, And that’s the way it will always be. But take heed, because She’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So let’s make sure She will like what she sees. -UNKNOWN-
A TEAR FOR NANA
Grandmother, when I think about you being gone, My heart is saddened, and I don’t know how I’ll go on. You always had time to listen to my complaints, I’ve said so many times, “That woman’s a saint.” You taught me more about life than anyone at all. And were always available, anytime I would call. I shed a tear because my “Nana’s” gone. Now somehow I’ll find the strength to go on. -J. ALLEN SHAW-
LEGACY OF LOVE
A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you You taught us love and how to fight You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best And now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts we’ll eternally keep. -UNKNOWN-
NANNY
Such wonderful memories of Nanny The Nanny we all used to know We kept you too long and there waiting The angels have said you can go Bright golden gates that are shining Full of family to bid you hello So blow us a kiss as you’re leaving Our sadness we’ll try not to show Such wonderful memories of Nanny We all have our favourites you see As you enter those gates you’ll be thinking They’re all there thinking of me! -LAURA WHITE-
HER SMILE
Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake Which with I’ll never part. God has her in his keeping I have her in my heart. Sadly missed but never forgotten. -UNKNOWN-
SHE IS GONE
You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. -DAVID HARKINS-
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO
Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way. All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so. -UNKNOWN-
