A poem for Grandad by Sarah and Emma…. This poem is about our Grandad, “Titchie” May And our chance for you to hear what we want to say He taught us how to live our lives And ways to cope and always survive Whatever has happened he’s been there He really was very rare Grandad was a natural when it came to rhyme And when we were old enough he spent his time Moulding us into bright young poets With the fruits of his labour in this poem to show it! Grandad took me to my first palace game And from then on I would never be the same It was the thing that we did, just him and me When I think of those times I’m full of glee Hot chocolate and chips at half time Even if palace weren’t in their prime John would drive right up to the gate Just so grandad wouldn’t have to walk or wait He was seen by many of those who came To treat everyone exactly the same From Jamie or Alan to Linda or Val He saw them all as his very best pal As soon as I had learnt to walk He had me out using a fork Doing mums garden whilst she was ill Knowing the flowers were her perfect pill Nan will still enjoy his roses at home A sign to say shes never alone Aged 8, Grandad taught me to play dominoes, But warned me never to cheat against my foes, If I did, he told me once, I’d be thrown thorough the window of the famous “Brick” pub! Even when he was under the weather He did all he could to make us feel better A cheeky smile, on our daily visits Mischievous jokes, and witty with it! We loved our foreign family holidays, Grandad took us for walks on cliffs above the waves I’ll never forget how he stubbed his toe As he looked down on the nudist beach below! Mum and Nan looked after gramps every day And he always had something he wanted to say So from us to them on his behalf They always did make him laugh They were there till the very end And his love to them will never end. His infectious laughter – which was louder than most! Will always fill the air of Lullarook Close T’rah for now to our Gramps, For the time we’ve had we give so much thanks, As we raise a glass of your favourite scotch We hope and pray you are able to watch Us all here today saying farewell for now As you take your final, very proud bow.