Day Four of the Blackstack "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series feels like a return home to childhood reflecting on how much Black grandfathers shape Black children, just as much as Black grandmothers.
First few yrs of my life, my Grandpa was the only daddy I knew - also very calm & patient. I used to stay with them after pre-school, the only years I spent living close by. He passed when I was 7, but 20 years later my Gran couldn’t stop talkin bout how in love they were - talk about #RelationshipGoals! I wish I could take a peek into the timeline where he & my Mama was around as long as she was! 💙
Yesterday was the anniversary of my granddads passing. 16yrs ago. I wrote about him in my journal last night, his pickup truck and his music. His calm guidance and protecting and providing. The main father figure in my life. His garden and teaching me about land. Then I woke up and saw this in my email 🥹🥹🥹 thank you 💜✨
This brings back memories of me and my granddaddy. He was one of my favorite people and best friends. Thank you so much for sharing this! 🥹🥹🫶🏿🫶🏿💙💙
First few yrs of my life, my Grandpa was the only daddy I knew - also very calm & patient. I used to stay with them after pre-school, the only years I spent living close by. He passed when I was 7, but 20 years later my Gran couldn’t stop talkin bout how in love they were - talk about #RelationshipGoals! I wish I could take a peek into the timeline where he & my Mama was around as long as she was! 💙
I loved this. It took me back to so many memories of my PawPaw.
Yesterday was the anniversary of my granddads passing. 16yrs ago. I wrote about him in my journal last night, his pickup truck and his music. His calm guidance and protecting and providing. The main father figure in my life. His garden and teaching me about land. Then I woke up and saw this in my email 🥹🥹🥹 thank you 💜✨
Woowwww how divinely aligned timing! Thank you for sharing. 🫶🏾🥹
Reminds me of my Papa. He shined bright like a diamond. Rip
Beautiful !
To know people that -personify blessings is so wonderful
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There’s nothing like a Granddaddy’s love! Beautiful piece! 🖤
Thank you!