How Do I Love Thee
I loved your beautiful face
With skin so soft
And those tender loving eyes that only saw a precious child
And that wonderful loving smile you gave me.
I loved your touch
That was ever so gentle and warm
I felt you holding me as if I was the only one
With the most loving arms and caressing me as we lay together
Ever so gently stroking my hair and reassuring me you loved me.
Most of all, I loved you with all my being
Never had anyone loved me as you did
I can still feel your presence ever with me
I thank you for showing me how to love
Had it not been for you, I may never have loved
You are in me, and ever will be.
Though I miss you daily
Your touch, your eyes, your presence will I never forget
For you had been the most wonderful loving gentle and warm
Grandmother I ever had.
Thank God I was chosen to be your grandchild and namesake
to love
And to carry on your love.
by Nellie Kusugak4
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut