She's Thirteen!

Vol. 1  Chap. 382

    She's Thirteen!!!

A Single Tear Runs Down Her Cheek!

Today It's Hard For Mom to Speak!

Her Sidelong Glance Focused on Me!

Can't Imagine What She Does See!

Mom Asks, Sounding Oh So Harried,

"Where's That Little Girl I Carried?"

I Ask, "Have I Done Something Wrong?"

Mom's Dirge Continues!   What's This Song?

"Sunrise, Sunset!   Sunrise, Sunset!
She's Thirteen!   Swiftly Fly the Years!
Seasons Following Each Other!
Laden With Happiness and Tears!"

Old Pictures Spread Out Everywhere!

Twelve Times Mom's Hugged Me!   I Don't Dare

Ask Why Her Feelings Run So Deep,

Cuz I Don't Wanna Make Mom Weep!

I Barely Dodge Mom's Thirteenth Hug!

Bella Asks What's Wrong!   I Just Shrug,

Place My Hand on Her Small Shoulder,

"For Mom's Sake Kid, Don't Grow Older!"

Happy 13th Birthday Audrey!

(With Apologies to Fiddler on the Roof!)

Your Grampa Sure Loves Y'All!

Love~Grampa                        (June 24, 2017)