One from the heart

My Nan

You broke the rules, I did too

And oh how much did I love you?

My friend, my anchor and my chum

You were of course my Mum’s Mum.

A woman who meant so much to me

You kept my spirit flying free.

Now years later I am also an Nan

The matriarch in our family clan.

Though unlike you I ache in pain

My empty arms await fulfilment in vain.

Forgiveness was yours in later years

All I have waiting are oceans of tears.

Maybe one day I will hear her voice

Maybe one day I can then rejoice.

My memories of you made me strong

Even admitting I was in the wrong.

But how long will this punishment last

When so many years have already passed.

My darling granddaughter you may not know

How much I love you and want you so.

Maybe you have been told I am dead

Maybe you have pictures of me in your head.

Fear not my love if you one day you go wild

Forgiveness is at Nanas house my child.

Never would I pout or judge

You will not see me bearing a grudge.

I have served my time as an outcast too

I will keep faith and love for you.

Maybe one day you too will see

How good a Nana's love can be.