I Promise

When I see your confused, blank stare,

it is clear to me you are not all there.

It pains me to say goodbye day after day,

when there is only one thing I really want to say,

Nana I miss you.

I miss our movie nights.

I miss the funny halo fights.

I miss our conversations,

our travels to different nations.

Nana I miss you.

You would be at all my games and meets.

From the "snack mobile" I would never fail to eat.

We would sing and dance,

pledge allegiance.

Nana I miss you.

The times used to be countless,

now just brief moments of lucidness.

But while your memories fade,

I promise to save the ones we've made.

Nana I will remember you.

I will remember the woman who was there for me,

who let me run, wild and free.

I will remember the shrimp and your famous soup.

The things you did to bring joy to the group.

Nana I will remember you.

As time goes on I will continue to pray,

 and say goodbye everyday.

But Nana as the moments flee,

I will never forget what you mean to me.

I promise I will remember you.