Little Big Man

Napping on the couch with Grandpa

Your awake time expired

when Grandpa got tired

And if you were wired

napping was the last thing desired

But at midday we rested

On the sofa we nested

"Peace and quiet" Grandma requested

as squirrelly youngsters were tested

You see Grandpa's arms were a nook

Held on his warm lap you'd cook

With animated voice he'd read you a book

Soon you'd be fast asleep...
His gentle voice was all it took

His loving blue eyes so full of care

Of which my heart yet holds aware

Now all we see is that big empty chair

Oh how we wish that he was still there

I'm a man now but my mind still finds him at night

especially after the day's been a fright

His angel arms are there holding me tight

as I rest assured that everything will be alright.

The Grandpa Chair