Dream from Grandpa

Scared little girl facing a raging stream,
overwhelmed by helplessness and fear,
feel the love and support of Grandpa’s hand.

Water churning, pounding upon the rocks,
creating deafening noise that draws tears.
Scared little girl facing a raging stream...

Algae-slick rocks make a treacherous path.
Small footsteps flounder with the current near.
Feel the love and support of Grandpa’s hand.

She holds on tightly, forgetting to breathe,
waiting for the distant bank to appear,
scared little girl facing a raging stream.

Her grandpa’s grip steadies her faulty stance
with encouraging words for her to hear.
Feel the love and support of Grandpa’s hand.

As nervous slumber turns to peaceful rest,
the message delivered by dream is clear-
scared little girl facing a raging stream
feel the love and support of Grandpa’s hand.