Young American Poems

I want to share with you my favorite Youth poem:

Last Good-Byes

A man stepped up in a suit and tie
With loving tears in his eyes
He cleared his throat and began to speak
He often tried not to weep
Thank you Grandma for loving me all those years
Giving me shelter and taking away my fears
You took me in at only eight
You taught me to love and never hate
You taught me how to tie my shoe
And read Dr. Seuss and Cindy Lou Who
You taught me how to make a friend
You are an angel God did send
Your heart warmer than a flame fifty feet tall
The man bowed his head and began to bawl
Then the man straightened out
He knew he must go on
Thank you for being there unlike Dad and Mom
You taught me all the little things in life
You taught me how to love and cherish my wife
Everything I am I owe to you
You knew about everything and what to do
You molded me into the man I am today
For the first time I don’t know what to say
What I’m trying to say is I love you
And am so thankful for what you do
I know you had to leave this world behind
But just like before you’ll be there for me I
In body, soul, and mind

Nick Gately
Age:14

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