30 days

Day Tres

Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.

Something I need to forgive myself for is a tough one. hmm.. I guess I would have to say that i'm having a hard time remembering my grandpa. I wasn't that young when he passed away but as each day passes it gets harder to remember him. I still have a few special memories of him but I just can't seem to remember just the way he was. I do but I don't. My grandpa and I had a special relationship. I was his youngest granddaughter, his baby girl. He called me negra all the time because in the summer I would get very dark. He always told me I was his favorite and I'll never forget that. I know as life goes on each day things get lost in your head but I get so mad at myself for not remembering such an important person. He'll always be in my heart. Every year I write poems for him so my mom can put it in the newspaper. Here's the one I wrote this year. I love you grandpa.

Hearts seem empty

laughter is weak

smiles are fading 

no words to speak

pictures aren't enough

memories will have to do

but it can't compare

to the wonderful time spent with you.

5 years is too long

a lifetime it seems

we get through the day 

by remembering one thing;

We love you and we'll see 

you again.