You’re the reason for the blue in my eyes,

My love for you will never die.

When I was young,  you taught me right from wrong,

You always told me to give it my best, and always stay strong.

You stood by me through it all,

You saw me stumble,

You saw me fall,

You picked me up and held me tight,

In your arms the world felt right.

You washed away my tears and fears,

You walked with me throughout the years.

You were with me from the beginning of my life,

And I was with you until the end of yours.

I will never forget the  years I spent with you,

How I helped you cook beef stew,

How we laughed as we choked on grams Taboo,

When you fell asleep in your chair,

As me and gram laughed as we gave you a scare.

You were not only my pappy,

You were my best friend,

Someone to depend on, a shoulder to lend on.

I know you loved me,

And you know I loved you, 

Its hard to say goodbye, and its tough not to cry.

As a granddaughter its hard to say this,

As I gave you my last kiss, and told you that you will be missed.