My Dearest Nanabu

Inna Lillahay Waa Inna Ilayhay Raja'oun

{April 13th, 1930 - April 13th, 2012}

My Dearest Nanabu 

I heard you aren't feeling well,

& have been feeling quite blue.

I am sorry I am not with you,

to hold your hand and comfort you.

In my desperation, 

I wrote a word or two, 

hoping I could at least, 

bring a Smile to you.

My Dearest Nanabu

Did I ever tell you? 

Did I ever tell you,

I have always been inspired by you.

Did I ever tell you,

It is an honor to be your granddaughter.

Did I ever tell you,

How I admire your character.

Did I ever tell you,

I still remember

how proud you were,

the first time my poem,

got published in the paper.

Did I ever tell you, 

Oranges remind me of you.

Did I ever tell you, 

I love fixing the computer for you. 

Did I ever tell you,

No one tells jokes better than you. 

Did I ever tell you,

I started eating breakfast because of you. 

Did I ever tell you,

I wish I could spend more time

talking to you 

but I always thought my knowledge 

inadequate 

to converse with you 

My Dearest Nanabu

Have I ever told you, 

How much I love you? 

If all these things were unknown to you 

I hope knowing them now

can bring a smile to you 

My Dearest Nanabu 

I pray you get well soon,

My Dearest Nanabu, 

Never forget,

I will always love you. 

I wrote this for my Nanabu a week before he passed away and mailed it to him from the states, hoping he could read it. Destiny had other plans though and he left this world before my poem could make it to Pakistan. Still, I like to think in my heart that he knows I wrote this for him and I hope he is happier than ever, wherever he may be. 

I love you Nanabu !!!!