Poem: Leaving Me Behind
Grandfather, how could you become so small When I need you to be big? You were so tall when I was a child. And I was safe with you. Grandmother, how could you become so angry When I need you to be joyful? You used to laugh when I was a child, And I was safe with you. Father, how could you get so sick When I need you to be healthy? You were so strong when I was a child, And I was safe with you. When did you all shrink? How could you? Now I’m the big one… Now I’m the joyful one… Now I’m the healthy one… And now you’re all leaving me behind.