Memories of Grandfather
I hear the bells of the clock tower encompassing my ears from a short distance
They sing their sweet, sad song to anyone who will listen to their chime
The cars in town are getting in position for the celebration to start
The colors of vibrant oranges, yellows, and reds appear around the corner
The sky gets darker now as the sun's dim light gets absorbed in the clouds
I can feel the air changing; its breath flows over my face, neck'n ears
The sounds of the cars and rings of the bells get louder as they draw near
However, all I can see are the branches of a sycamore tree swaying like the music from his guitar.
My mind carries me back to him, back the way things used to be
I remember him performing on the stage, cradling his guitar, with a twinkle in his eye
Everyone gets quiet as the angelic sounds of his country music fill the room As he plays, his hands swiftly move with the tune of his guitar
He always said that when he played his music, it would take him far away
I remember him playing everyday of his life, until that dark day when he left this wonderful place he called home
People in that small town say he was a legend; one who will never be forgotten
The memories fade as the celebration comes to an end
The once mysterious sounds of the joyful parade are returned with quietness
As I head for my car, the sky is already painted with the colors of the sunset
As I enter my vehicle I am filled with the soft sound of his singing one last time
The tune of his favorite song “ I'm afraid of losing you”.