OMA
Throughout your life of
80 years
you have received many
cheers,
and although you may
have shed some tears,
you have managed to
conquer your fears.
Life’s like a roller
coaster, as I'm sure you know,
there’s ups and downs,
some fast some slow,
We’ve all had moments
where you feel you can touch the sky
and others where you
think you might die.
I can’t imagine what
you’ve been through
not quite World War One
but World War Two,
yet you came out so
brave and strong,
you can still dance and
sing in song.
You fell for the love of
your life
and soon became his
beautiful wife
You had four beautiful
children Carl, Ellen, Brenda and Bruce.
At certain times I'm
sure you were ready to surrender
However with the loss of
Bruce you formed a truce.
Whom which we will
always remember.
Never the less you
pulled through
Strong hearted and good
willed too.
With all those kids came
squabbles and fights
Some even happened late
at night.
However you were still
able to have fun
And along the way
managed to raise three great little ones.
If it weren’t for you
there’d be no me
and my mom would never
be.
You taught her well
throughout the years
Even if you held back
tears.
I know that she has made
you proud
especially now since her
head’s out of the clouds.
Within your life you’ve
witnessed so much
From black and white
television to the iPod touch.
you witnessed man
walking on the moon,
which at the time may
have seemed too soon.
All sorts of things have
come and gone,
but still your inner
youth lives on.
You always knew just
what to do
if i was hurt you’d kiss
my booboo
You would play outside
with me
which always filled me
with glee
You and Opa got me my
first bike,
Which at first i didn’t
like
Then as you taught me to
ride better,
I soon felt like a real
go getter.
And when you tucked me
in at night
you’d make sure i was
wrapped up tight,
then you’d tell me a
bedtime story
it was never anything
gory.
I always felt safe at
your place
knowing we were within
the same space.
Thinking back on our
times together you have always made me feel
better.
whether we were doing
arts and crafts or playing cards together.
Through out my life of
23 years you have been there to wipe my tears,
and in those past years
and days, you have helped chase my fears away,
when i was troubled, sad
and down you’d always help me turn my
frown.
I know life can be quiet
a ride,
and though i have not
always been by your side,
i’ve been lucky enough
to have you so close by.
Happy 80th Birthday Oma!
Love you lots
xox Jessica xox
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