Something about your aura

May 12, 2012

I am who I am partly because of you.

I am forever grateful by it.

I am a strong, independent individual

Thank you.

From  everything  you've taught me and all the mistakes you've allowed me to make so that I could figure things out on my own.

Thank you.

I took you off that pedestal I had you on because of things I was hearing about you over the years.

I eventually put you back on because the person I  knew was worth that pedestal.

When I think of you and me back in the day, this picture always comes to mind.

Because I remember days like these.

Days when you were around.

I remember just sitting up there.

In a corner, just sitting

Staying out of your way

and if I was lucky enough you'd TELL me to go get you a glass of water

I'd smile and run to the house to grab you a glass.

Then grandma would tell me to tell you it was lunch time.

There was something about your aura.

It just drew people towards you.

I would find myself wanting to spend my day in your presence than running around with the kids in the neighborhood.

and although words were rarely shared I felt like I've had the greatest conversations with you.

I can't even explain it well. I don't think my explanation up there ^ even did justice.

You were just…….Grandpa

 and I could go on and describe how you taught me to gamble or how strict you were and how rebellious I was even at that young age, your broken English, your favorite phrase "Da Kine", your jokes… I could go on about you forever grandpa, but then I couldn't write about you anymore. So I'll save the detailed stories for next time.

 

9 years deep, grandpa.

And I still try to live my life the way you instilled in me(give and take ; } )    

Continue to watch over me, guide me and keep me safe.

iLOVEyou.

And miss you.

I am a MARQUEZ, live like one, die one