In loving Memory of my Papaw

In loving Memory of my Papaw

~~~JESUS CALLED AND PAPAW ANSWERED~~~

I wrote this poem on the spur of the moment for my mom and her 2 sisters. We had a big birthday party for my Papaw, and all of his family was there, we had to rent a lodge to get everyone in cause, the Hackler's are a huge family. I didn't think that I could do it cause usually the only way that I can write poetry is if it just hits me or if I am trying to express my feelings in some sort of manner. However, I sat down and it just all of the sudden hit me and I couldn't write as fast as it was coming was in my head. I know that it was the work of God that did that for me because in Jan. of 1999 my Papaw passed away and I am so glad that I wrote this and that he got to hear it at his birthday party. It was read outloud to everyone there and I will never forget the huge grin on Papaw's face while it was being read. My Papaw and Granny were very special to me and when Papaw died I lost my mentor. He taught me so many things about life and how to handle situations. I'm not even sure if he ever even realized what a huge impact that he had on my life, but those lessons of life that he taught me...well they are embedded within me and yes....they are plenty of things that he did, and still would have said to me "I told you so". I love you Papaw and will see you and Granny agian someday.

BRING BACK THE MEMORIES

Bring back the memories

When Dad was able

To get out and go

And bring back the stories

he used to share

of neighbors who called

and friends who cared

As time passes by

and his stories fade

no family to share with

the choice they have made

But he knows one day

his children will grow

and share his old stories

with their very own

His hair is now grey

and his back is quite weak

but people still listen

when this big man speaks

Cause he speaks with great strength

and intelligence too

just do the opposite

and see who says "I told you"

Dad's still a strong fighter

with quite a sain mind

his wisdom and encouragement

help in hard times

Dad is the backbone

of our family of three

and he's done a good job

as we can all see

So bring back the memories

in stories of family

WRITTEN BY ROBIN JESSEE BROWN