by Penn Kemp
August 21, 2004
My brother's son was born
days before my father died.
Before, thank heavens, because
grandfather/ child are so alike I
might have come to believe
in instant rebirth.
Twenty-one years later, this
same son is married
near the eye of Florida
hurricane, two days after
his other grandfather slipped
away.
Marriage followed by
funeral. But in the eyes
of this Christian family,
marriage followed by
heavenly marriage
where the grandfather
passes on home
is recieved as Bride
walking hand in hand
with his Lord, leaving
his widow behind.
So many forms of union.
days before my father died.
Before, thank heavens, because
grandfather/ child are so alike I
might have come to believe
in instant rebirth.
Twenty-one years later, this
same son is married
near the eye of Florida
hurricane, two days after
his other grandfather slipped
away.
Marriage followed by
funeral. But in the eyes
of this Christian family,
marriage followed by
heavenly marriage
where the grandfather
passes on home
is recieved as Bride
walking hand in hand
with his Lord, leaving
his widow behind.
So many forms of union.
Happy Anniversary Jonathan and Stephanie!
Remembering your warm hugs and love Grandpa!
Remembering your warm hugs and love Grandpa!
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