To My Nana

What would I say to my Nana

If she were here today?

I'd say sorry to my Nana

Sorry is what I'd say

Because I did not see my Nana

As often as I should.

There are no excuses for you Nana

I should have cause I could.

What would I say to my Nana

If she were here in front of me?

I'd say I love my great Nana

I love you Nana, more than you can see.

Because I didn't show this to Nana,

Not even at the end,

But I do love you Nana,

This isn't just pretend.

What would I say to my Nana,

If she heard my voice?

I'd say I need you Nana

But now I have no choice.

Because you're not here Nana

You've passed and moved on

And I'm struggling with guilt

For being too late. Your gone.

What would I say to my Nana,

What could I say?

I'm sorry Nana, I truly am

For all the years, months and days

That I wasn't there for you Nana

That I ignored you,

It wasn't because I hate you Nana

I know you don't hate me too.

This poem is to my Nana,

In heaven with my mum.

There are so many things

I wish I could have done.

So learn from my words,

Be more than I, be clever

Don't forget your Papa or you Nana

Because they won't be here forever.