I stepped into his shadow
SLOWLY
Maybe three steps behind
SINKING
In a pool of perfection
THINKING
When I grow up I wanna be just like him
TALL & TOWERING
Like a redwood tree
BLOCKING THE SUN
While I skip and run to catch UP
GIANT STEPS STRETCHING
Across lakes of love & lessons learned
I FOLLOW
But stop abruptly
A MEMORIAL TOMBSTONE
Reminds me of his eternity
I WAS "HIS" LITTLE SHADOW
Until I grew into a Redwood tree
MY BRANCHES
Reach ^UP^ to the sun
SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS
Now I'm the only one
( ( ( Shadow Walking) ) )





RIP Grandpa


Note: He didn't die recently ... It's been awhile ... :(