Grandpa, I Miss You

• by Lexi Neverve
• 2 years ago

My Grandpa died at some time in 2019 before Christmas. It made me really sad when I realized he wasn't going to be there for Christmas. But I have this audio book, a book that I can read or hear my Grandpa read it. This poem almost made me cry, but in a good way. RIP Don Fisher aka My Grandpa.

• by Miley
• 3 years ago

My Grandpa died on 9/13/2019, I believe. I was in my basement playing with my sister and friend when my mom and dad came down the stairs. As soon as my friend was sent home I knew something was wrong. I was worried sick about my Great Grandma, she was 98 years old. We all sat on the couch, then I saw my dad crying. He was the toughest man I knew other than my grandpa. After I was told that my grandpa was killed in a motorcycle crash it became the worst night ever. The next day at school I could say it fine the first time but when I was asked later tears would stop me from talking...I wish you were still here, Grandpa Weirdo :) :(

• by Ckhor500
• 6 years ago

My grandfather died when I was seven. I am still crying inside and out. It pains you when you know someone will have to die soon, but your heart broken when they do die. When someone dies it feels like you have died with them. My pop was the light of my life. I would see him so much. I still can't really believe that he is gone from the world. When I think about him I still start to cry after two and three years. I will never stop thinking about him no matter if he is dead or alive. He will always have a place in my heart, and it is the biggest section in my heart. I will never forget him.

• by Michelle
• 6 years ago

Last week I lost my grandpa. He had a stroke and stayed in the hospital for a week before he passed. I slept there every night. I did this just to make sure he knew I was there even though he was not conscious. This poem is amazing and straight from the heart. I couldn't explain how I feel better than this poem.

• by Kenneth Graham Awalt
• 7 years ago

I lost my grandpa years ago to cancer, and I still cry whenever I think of him. This poem left me in tears and grateful. Grateful of the time I did get to spend with him. Thank you.

• by Liaba Khan
• 7 years ago

Katie,
I lost my boyfriend when I was 13. He was 18. I came here today because I was looking for him. I know too well that he's never coming back. Still I grope in the dark hoping I'll touch him, still I listen to silence hoping he'll say something. He's never coming back. I know that because he said, "If I ever leave, a piece of me that lives in you should blossom. I have given you my love, share it." Now I know what it means. Live on; all is well. December 2nd 2016, my grandad passed away and it was horrible because it wasn't fair. I lived far away from my grandad as my parents are divorcing and I live with my mum. That day I took off school to go and see him and then I heard the news and I couldn't stop crying. My grandad was at stage 3 of cancer. I don't really know as I am just a child of 12 years old. When I found out he had cancer I took 1 week or 2 off school to be with him and he got better. Everyone went to see him, and it seemed like he was getting better but then he stopped breathing so my dad and uncle gave him CPR. Then he passed away in their hands. That kept him there looking so peaceful after the ambulance. I looked at him tears just flowing out of my eyes. I kissed him on the forehead and the head and I couldn't believe it and still can't. I loved him loads and still do and I can't describe the pain. R.I.P Papa (that's what I called him).

• by Callyn P
• 8 years ago

This poem pretty much sums up my entire life. My grandfather was in hospital for a year in and out. December 20 at midnight my father rushed my grandfather to hospital as he was having severe chest pains. My father stayed in hospital with him for the next day when he fetched me from home. My grandfather was critical. But we all thought he would get through it. He was a strong man, having survived 3 mild heart attacks. We all thought he would stay for a few weeks, get better, and then come out. We thought he would be out, we would have another year with him, go places and just enjoy life. Little did we know that December 24, Christmas Eve, I would be standing weeping as my grandfather was being cremated.

• by LARRY ZHU
• 8 years ago

Grandpa has left on 2016/10/15 while I was away overseas for study. It was the worst day of my life. I felt that my world has fallen apart, shredded into pieces. It's so hard to pick myself up.

• by Saddness
• 8 years ago

Grandpa died July 14, 2016 at 4:03pm at the hospital. That was the worst day, and I was shocked when they told me there was nothing they could do. I fainted at that moment. After crying and screaming, I came out of the nurse’s room to grandma, uncle, and aunt. I hugged them strongly and cried like crazy. I still can’t believe he passed away. Now I’m alone with my grandma, aunt, and uncle. My mom and dad passed away in an accident when I was young. Now I don’t want to lose anyone from my family because I care about them and they care too. I will always you grandma and mom and dad. One day we will meet again. All the family will come together once more.

• by Jessica BAGG
• 8 years ago

My grandpa died a few days ago, but I was not in the same country as him when he died. This poem helped me when we had a funeral.

• by Lalalalalalala
• 8 years ago

This was very beautiful. I lost my grandpa in the year I was born, before I was born to be more specific. So I never got to meet him. I weep all day and night, wishing and praying god that I can just see his face once, but I know that will never happen. My family doesn't know that I am depressed and they don't know that I stay awake all night crying. I am holding back tears right now.... Bless you Grandpa... We miss you....

• by Nicole, Gaylesville
• 8 years ago

I just lost my only great grandfather. This poem really touched me. I am taking it hard. Thank you for sharing your poem.

• by Lilly, Wisconsin USA
• 9 years ago

My grandpa passed April 7th of this year, exactly 1 month after I turned 13. He was the strongest man I've ever met. He had bone cancer, but by the time we found out it was too late and they wouldn't be able to save him, only extend his life. I knew one day he would leave but I guess I thought that one day would be years from now. It wasn't even the cancer that killed him, it was the chemo he was taking. I blame myself because the reason he was taking the chemo was for my family and I. I feel like if it wasn't for us he would still be here. It's really broken our family, he was the glue and now that he's not here and everything is falling apart.

• by Olivia Webster, Ontario
• 9 years ago

My papa passed away January 19, 2014, exactly a month after my 13th birthday. He had suffered from cancer for 40 years, so I guess that he is finally free from the pain. I remember that day so well. I was at my house with my brother and sister, and my parents were in London in the hospital with him. They called us as soon as he died, and I cried for weeks. He was the best person you would ever meet, and if he isn't in heaven right now, then it doesn't exist.

• by Trinitee, MO
• 10 years ago

It was last year, 10 days till my birthday, I was just about to turn 13. My grandfather had been sick for a while he was getting skinnier each time we went to see him. He had bone cancer. So me my mom and brothers were on our way to see him before he passed. When we got there, we walked through the door and that's when he had just passed away. We called my whole family, even those who lived in different states. The house was full of sadness. All I could do was stand there and just look at him resting on his bed. My baby brother I guess he thought pa-pa was sleep, he didn't know. If you walked through the front door sadness would hit you in the face so hard, it would have made you cry. He was the strongest, kind hearted, loving, happy person in our family. His favorite quote was, "don't worry be happy!" Day by day, night by night I wonder does my grandfather watch me go through things that only make me hurt more. R.I.P Pa-Pa I love you and the family loves you too. Miss you??????

• by Brooke, USA
• 10 years ago

I read this at my Grandpa's funeral since I thought it was so beautiful! Thank you. It still touches me a month later

• by Christie
• 10 years ago

Reading your beautiful poem and all the comments above leave me in tears. I was 9 when my grandfather passed away due to heart attack. I cry for him day and night and hope to see him one day in heaven. It's been 5 years since he passed away. I thought that it was only me who has faced this pain in life and I know exactly how you all feel.

• by Inna, USA
• 10 years ago

My grandfather passed away last week. He raised me as his own. Was always there for me, guiding me, protecting me. When I heard the news, I was shocked, though it was expected. He was sick for a very long time, and was suffering for a while. Though I am happy that he is relieved of all his pain, It scares me so much that I am never going to hear him call out my name. IT scares me that I'll never hear him laugh, or talk, or just be. He was my father, my rock, my shield. He was the man, that was always there for me. I will miss him terribly, my dear, dear, Boboshinka. May you rest in peace, and be finally reunited with your loved ones on the other side. May you look out for those, who have stayed behind. I love you soo much, and will always, and forever.

• by Aadila
• 11 years ago

I miss my grandpa. He called me yesterday and when I answered he said," hello MY friend" it made me smile but made my heart break at the same rime. I don't live close to him and don't see him often. I know he doesn't have long to live and it just breaks my heart. I'm married so I stay with my husband. I miss my grandpa sooooooo much!! I'm crying. It's not the same. I just want to do something great for him but I don't even know what. I miss him. I love him.

• by Jacob
• 11 years ago

It's a short poem but it basically described my situation, my grandfather was a smoker and for years he had very low levels of oxygen in the blood without us knowing. He continued on through the pain because he wanted to be around to see me and my sister graduate college but because of complications he will not be able to see my graduation, my sister had hers about a month before he passed away. I know it sounds selfish but I just want him back in my life again, he was the only person in my life that I could look up to, he basically raised me since birth. My parents divorced and I spent my childhood with him watching me and my sister, he was my father figure, he's the one who taught me all the basic things a parent would do such as toilet training, riding a bike, etc.
R.I.P. Rayue Jackson Rippeon, I will always remember and love you.

• by Anna, Canada
• 11 years ago

I lost my grandpa on august 31, 2013, one of the saddest day of my life, we were not close but I cared a lot about him, I miss his voice, and his prayers for me. I am happy though that one day I'm going to die because I will get to meet all my loved ones and he will be the first, don't fear death, embrace death, it is the one and only predictable thing in our lives, DON'T FEAR IT, be happy that you are going to meet your loved ones.

• by Mia, NY
• 11 years ago

My grandpa died exactly two weeks before my twin brother and I turned twelve. I miss him so much. My twin is very quiet and won't talk to me about his grief and that makes it's so hard to deal with. I cry every night because grandpa is gone. I feel alone even with another twelve year old going through the same thing. Grandpa I miss you so much. The family feels empty without you

• by Yoys
• 11 years ago

I lost my grandad today. I heard about his death over the phone, while I am out of my home country. I didn't know what to do after I heard about his death and still I am depressed.

• by Hope Murphy, Idaho
• 11 years ago

My grandpa died April 30th 2011. It will be two years the end of this month I still think of him and cry when things happen in my life that I can no longer share with him. I wasn't there when he passed I didn't get to say I love you or good bye I stayed with my grandma after and that was the hardest thing as I had to watch her cry and mourn over her husband of 60 years. He was the glue that held our family together. I've looked at a lot of poems but none have come as close to home as this one did...thank you.

• by Jenny, Ontario
• 11 years ago

Hi,
This is weird, but my grandfather passed away June 1, 2007 as well. I was in Holland visiting his family, and he was here in Canada. We miss him very much every day, but know he is looking down on us. Good Poem, thanks for sharing

• by Jayne, Stockport
• 11 years ago

My grandad just died he died on the 4th January 2013. He was with me everyday of my life telling stories, dancing on his feet, going ghost hunting in cemeteries late at night. I went to see him in hospital the morning he died my heart was left there with him to keep, for his journey to heaven. I loved him so much don't know how to let him go.

• by Celine Fingal, Aruba
• 12 years ago

My grandpa died yesterday. I visited him at 6 pm, and I went home at 8.30. I was in bed on my phone when my mom came in and told me and my twin sister that our grandpa just died at 9:25 pm. We went back to the hospital and just seeing him so peaceful brought me joy. How relaxed he looked with no worries. I touched his hand it was cold and boney. I still can't believe he is gone. I'm just 13 years old.

• by Georgina, England
• 12 years ago

A year ago tomorrow my Grandpa passed away. I was on holiday with my Dad at the time and a few weeks before I went on holiday my Nan got diagnosed with a hernia and my Grandpa had dementia and me and my mum could not look after him so we took him to A&E and the hospital said they had a bed for him and that was the last day I ever saw him. A few days into my holiday my brother got a phone call from my mum saying that he had had a heart attack but he was okay until a few days later when he died. My brother came in my room crying and sat with me and he told me that he had passed away. It was the worst day of my life because I couldn't go home to my mum to comfort her and it was just the worst feeling that I never got to say goodbye and to this day it has never been the same without him. Tomorrow it would have been a year since he went. I just want to thank everyone that help me and my family get through it.

• by Amy, Texas
• 12 years ago

My PawPaw died 9 years ago, I was 6 when it happened and I miss him everyday! <3 It still seems like yesterday when my mom and dad told me, my brother, and sister that it happened. I'll never forget him or the mark he left on my family and this world. I love and miss you PawPaw... I'll see you again someday. I just know you're having a great time up there with Nannie and Ronald, I'll see you when I see you. Till then, I love you, and you're never far away when I need you. Rest In Peace PawPaw <3

• by Anna
• 12 years ago

My grandpa just passed the 30 of April and my other grandpa passed away the 16 of January so it has been a hard year for me

• by Texas
• 12 years ago

I was 14 years old and my pawpaw was 60 years old well last year he past away the day before my birthday which is May 9th and May is almost here and it will be one year it is so hard you know how people say it will get easier well for me it hasn't it has broke my heart everyday........ I still wish he was here fishing and hunting with me love you grandpa :(

• by Gloria, Malaysia
• 12 years ago

My grandpa died when I was 12. He is my everything. I learn what is love from him. I didn't love my parents that hard, but my grandpa he is totally my world. All my dream and ambitions are related to him. He died because of stroke. I never thought he will leave me. It's feels like you lost your way in this world. I never talk to him. I love him too much still I can't talk to him. All I know is I love him so much. I regret that I never can tell him that I love him. Even whispering to his ears when he is there dead. I just cant tell him that. and today, I'm grown up as one who afraid to love and have no aim in this life. Because reason for my present is gone. grandpa, if you can listen to me. I just wanna say that I love you so much.

• by Ashish Kumar Nayak, Ranchi
• 12 years ago

My dadaji left us on 26th March 2010. Today more than 1 year has gone but his memories are still here. Dear dadaji, I know only one thing that there is no one like you... I love you very much. we all are missing you. please come again....

• by Shayra, Kansas City Missouri
• 12 years ago

It has been a month since my grandfather past away. That day that he left I will never forget. I still dream about it like it was just yesterday. My grandfather was the most healthy person ever. But that hospital didn't do nothing for him and just let him die. When he passed away I was at school and my dad went to pick me up and gave me the notice right there in the hallways. I burst out crying at that moment I felt like my life was over. I have lost another important person in my life in a short amount of time. Right away when I left to Mexico I saw him at his grave for the last time. I will never forget that day and that feeling. But now I know that my Grandfather went to a better place but I just can't face the fact that he gone. I wish I could had give one more time. Abuelito I miss you so much wish you was still here with me 02092012 <3

• by Charlotte, United Kingdom
• 12 years ago

I love this poem
My grandad passed away on the 14 January 2011 it was a year since he passed last month and it is still so hard. He died of cancer and I know all of you who know someone who died of cancer wishes that cancer would just die. My grandad was an amazing man he lived 3 doors away so I saw him everyday with my Nan but now all I see when I go there is an empty seat where he sat and a heartbroken woman crying inside that he would just come back to her. We visited his grave today and it is so hard to go there because I feel like crying everytime. His funeral was beautiful. At his funeral the song by Whitney Houston 'I will always love you came on' and now that she died a couple of days ago that song keeps coming on but I can't listen to it. It too sad but much love for my grandad who I know is always watching us
love you forever xxxxxxxxx

• by Kaitlin, Augusta
• 12 years ago

I loved this poem this poem is great and actually my grandad just past today at 5:30 this morning everyone is taking it so hard he wouldn't let go..cancer started the fight but pa finished it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• by Kendra, Indiana
• 12 years ago

I love your poem. I lost my grandfather on June 15th, 2007, really close to when you lost yours. He had fought cancer for 15 years. Since around the time I was born. He was like a father to me and it is so hard to go on without him. He was my rock and I had the illusion that rocks don't move. I have been thinking about him quite a lot the last few days and then I came across your poem. It feels as if you pulled it straight from my heart. Thank you as it really has made me feel just a bit better!!

• by Holly Barkel, England
• 12 years ago

My grandad was like a father to me, when he passed away I felt like apart of me was missing, and nothing and no one could or can change that. It's almost been a year this he passed away and it still hurts so much, all I can thing about his him 24/7 and sometimes cry myself to sleep. I would anything to see him again or hear his voice again and most of all I WOULD DO ANYTHING JUST TO HAVE HIM BACK WITH HIS FAMILY.

Miss you lodas

Love you millions grandad

R.I.P Grandad xxxxxxxxxx

• by Savannah, Iowa
• 12 years ago

Ok. I am almost 17 years old but last May my grandpa was admitted into the hospital to get his bladder removed. He was 83 years old. Amazing man. I came into this world in 1995 and at the time I was in the hospital he was too. The doctors told everyone that he wouldn't make it through the night. The day that I was supposed to leave my grandpa was in a coma. Everyone was there. Mom wanted a picture of me with my grandpa and I. So they laid me in the bed with him and we took one. It was maybe 3 minutes and my grandpa started opening his eyes. His first words were "is this my great granddaughter?" (of course I had to hear that from everyone else) after that we had a bond that no one else had. He went through 16 wonderful years getting to meet 20+ more great grandparents. He went through 4 painful months in a hospital then a hospice. He finally passed August 3, 2010. I will never forget him<3

• by Caitlin Mccotter
• 12 years ago

I was 10 my grandad got cancer .I was the only grandchild that he didn't want knowing .I don't know why. Soon lots of weeks and days past he started losing his hair. I stared asking my mummy why he was bald, my mummy told me that my grandad got cancer. I cried and cried then I ran down to his house as he only lived down the street. I asked him was it true he told me yes. I could not believe what I was hearing. Then 1 month past he had passed away in hospital. I cried the funnel was so sad. I had to say things in the microphone while walking down I fell on my knees crying . today he is 6 MONTHS DIED AND I MISS HIM SO MUCH

• by Beth, Connecticut
• 13 years ago

My grandpa isn't gone yet, but I'm trying to prepare myself for it. He was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, more commonly known as kidney cancer, and they don't know his prognosis. I didn't meet him until I was 7, as he lived in Florida with my step-grandma, but I was very strongly attached as soon as I met him. He's a huge teddy bear and the sweetest person that ever lived. I never knew my other grandfather, so I've always been very close to this one. All I've been able to do since I found out is cry, and I don't know what I'll ever do without him :'(

• by Vanessa
• 13 years ago

When I read this poem, tears run down my face.
I see I am not alone feeling this way.
Your words are so inspirational, I know exactly how you feel.

Thank you so much for sharing.

• by Justice Lewis, Foley Alabama
• 13 years ago

My grandfather died a few days ago. He was a good husband, father and grandfather. We all miss you and love you so very much, you will always be in our hearts, and WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• by Rwer
• 13 years ago

My grandpa passed away on 29 April 2010. I loved him very dearly and this poem has touched my heart. He died from cancer and we did not meet 1 month as he was in hospital. He loved me very dearly.
COME BACK GRANDPA.
I AM 11 YEARS OLD

• by Anubhooti
• 13 years ago

my nanu was everything for me.
he was my best friend
my cartoon partner
we used to sit together while eating .
he always tried to protect me
he died last month
I missed him so much
and I will always love him deeply

love you nanu:-*

• by Rebecca
• 13 years ago

I was 9 months old when my papa died. I'm 13 now. I never knew him but I so wish I could. People say you don't miss what you never knew, but I believe that's wrong. I never knew my papa but I miss him so much. Every fathers day I spend a few minutes thinking about him. I wish he could meet me and we could get to know each other. I hope someday we will meet and I can meet him for the first time. God bless you papa, your always in my heart. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

• by Sara
• 13 years ago

My grandfather passed away 6 years ago now. He was my rock, my best friend and he was like my dad. I miss him so much, and I don't go a day without thinking about him. I know he's looking down on me right now xx

• by Hannah, East Peoria
• 13 years ago

My grandfather was the best person that anyone could have asked for. He was there for me through everything. He was like a father to me. When he passed away I didn't know what I was to do. I'm 13 years old and still missing him to this day. I'd rather have the lord take me than him. My family is still a family..but without him we aren't a real family. I love my grandpa with all my heart. I know he is still here with me every single day..in my heart.

• by Amanda, Indiana
• 13 years ago

My grandpa Nate died in August of 2010, this was very hard for me to deal with and I still think about him everyday. I think the hardest thing for me was that I watched him take his last breath. I will never forget that moment. A lot of people did not like my grandpa they said he was stubborn and mean but I seen in him what my grandma seen in him his kind loving and playful heart. I miss him so much and I would do anything for him to be here with us again. I love and miss you grandpa Nate.

• by Rhea
• 13 years ago

My Lolo passed away yesterday and it is very difficult for me since he's back in my home country. I'm trying to be strong but I can't find the strength to do it. I thank you for making this poem and sharing it because I really hoped he would still have another year so I could come home and be with him but he's gone now and I can't do anything about it. Again, I thank you for sharing your poem.

• by Mollie, England
• 13 years ago

My grandad was the best man in my life I saw him everyday and he was like my father. He died in 2009 when I was 9 and it broke my heart this poem describes how I feel so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• by Starlyn Robinson
• 13 years ago

I just lost my pawpaw yesterday and its hard. I feel like my heart was actually ripping in two. but I hope it'll get better one day.

• by Ana
• 13 years ago

My grandpa died a week ago. I still can't believe he's gone, he was my best friend, my sunshine, my everything. He was the only person that I could talk to. Now that he's gone I feel like I'm all alone, like I have nobody else. But I still feel him near me, I believe that he's with me wherever I go, and I believe that one day we'll be together again.
I love you grandpa! <3

• by Dalton M
• 13 years ago

I'm 17 years old and my Grandpa was a father and a best friend to me. I would spend summers working with him in his garden. he was in the military and so he always told me stories, I designed a tat that was about his stories. He then got sick and was on oxygen for 2 years, it was hard to watch but I loved him. he died and I read this poem. so much of it stood out and touched me. I added the verse
"I know I'm not perfect.
I know I'll never be.
I just hope you're up there
And that you're proud of me."
and got the tattoo. I love it and love telling people about how amazing my grandpa was whenever they see it. He may be gone but he will always be with me.

• by Katie, K.
• 14 years ago

My grandpa died in January this year. Losing him was the worst day of my life. Even though it's been 8 months, I still cry. I miss him dearly, but I know he's looking down at me and he's proud of me. Great poem.

• by Hayley Poole
• 14 years ago

My grandad was my very best friend when he passed away I thought my whole world had fell apart even years later it still hurts and I still miss him but I'm doing things and know he is with me still and will be so proud of me.
lovely poem