SADNESS

The hospital bed
His skin cold and grey
His face relaxed, but soon seeming to panic.
Tears of sadness streaming down my face.
Remembering how much my grandpa cared for m,.
It seems like only yesterday he came to my soccer game.
The funeral home looked just as sad as I was.
My grandma wanting to go with my grandpa for
the 4 hours we were at the funeral.

My grandpa worked in the garden every summer
planting the seeds,
watering them,
helping them grow.
This summer the garden looked so empty
it was sad to look at.
I did not say goodbye to my grandpa at the funera,.
I still haven't.
When the time comes and I'm ready to I will
but I don't think that will ever happen.
A round orange ball

flew through the air towards the net

twirled on the rim, fast.

Player picked up his feet,
caught the ball in mid air, rush
stuck, he threw the ball.

The sound of the crowd
cheering in dismay, he jumped
unknowing it's in.

© Harvir Banga,
Grade Six, Weinlos School, Edmonton, AB

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