THE LAST TIME I SAW GRAND PA - 2011 - HELLO

James Michael Taylor

The last time I saw Grandpa was fifty years ago
Palmdale, California. I was 4 years old
He was stooped and withered. A worn-out little man.
I remember him the best I can
I swear I just saw Grandpa in Daddy’s barn just now
Out beyond the garden. Feeding our old milk cow
He was stooped and withered. A worn-out little man.
Something I will try to understand
But, Daddy was always a young man
Younger than his age
Who am I to notice, Daddy’s turning gray?
If I look in the mirror will I see Daddy now?
Will I have failed to notice what has come to pass somehow?
Will I be stooped and withered, a worn out little man
Or will I be remembered as I am?
But Daddy was always a young man, younger than his age
And who am I to notice Daddy’s turning gray…
(C) 2008 Royal T Music