Without you there was no me
Without granddad there was no us
Without both of you there were no Baker’s present or future

Sadness; is having a reflection and all I see is you behind the glass
Sadness; is looking at Kay and Dad in the eyes and all I see is you
Sadness; is knowing the next Xmas and birthday will be without you

Happiness; is remembering the memories of old
Happiness; is hearing your laughter after a few too many
Happiness; is knowing what side of the family my hips came from

Peace; is you sleeping and not yelling across the room
Peace; is a photo of past staring at me from in a frame
Peace; is knowing you are in a better place, with you glass held high

Joy; is understanding that heaven’s angels needed you this time
Joy; is the knowledge of you on a cloud reading a Betty Neel’s book
Joy; is knowing you have done your job, and a good one at that

Anger; is what I feel knowing I can never have one last hug
Anger; is part of jealousy because someone else has you now
Anger; is never knowing whether I truly made you proud at heart.

Grandma I know no words can express enough how much you mean to me but I just hope that whatever life you lead now is a good one.
I love you with all my heart.

©19-07-08