Grandparents

My grandparents were in my life

Through all my childhood days.

It wasn’t ‘til my 30’s

That we sadly parted ways.

Yet did they really know me?

They adored me and were proud,

Though the time we spent together

Mostly happened in a crowd.

Our visits came with aunts and uncles,

Cousins, meals and such,

But as to one on one time,

Well, there wasn’t very much.

Today, though, things are different;

Expectations are, as well.

We still adore our grandkids

And, of course, we also kvell.*

Still, I try, but can’t imagine

How my grandparents would fare

Doing what we do, because the difference

Is beyond compare.

*to burst with pride