Grandfather, viewed through a child's eyes,
Approach a room the door always closed.
Sitting in the room in darkness
Except for dappled window light
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do they spell teller differently in Australia! ? (see title) Father appears on the scene of door knocking child.........WHY was the door knocking the child? :) The last four lines are my favorite(s) . aren't you going to tell us what the question was? bri ;)
Teller of Tales, noted and wondering how it got past my Eagle eye. Jury out on door knocking. The reader can make up their own question, or leave it as is.
Thank you for the comment, Paul. Each day an action or conversation brings back memories.
The child sits at Grandfathers feet. Stories flow, no rhyme or reason Life's lessons are played with words. Listening to all that is being said, Occasional pauses, laughter rings out. l ovely endearing scenes of childhood, and the sadness in the absence of the grandfather and his stories and your poetic heart remembers all that very lovingly. thank u dear poet for this fine poem full of emotions. tony
Thank you for your comments, innocent words sparked the memory.