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To grandpa

January 30, 2022
By rjin GOLD, Cupertino, California
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Favorite Quote:
원숭이도 나무에서 떨어진다
(even monkey's fall from trees)

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I hope that where you dwell is a beautiful place, 

I hope that the heavens and angels bless you for your important day, 

I hope that the waters and trees wait patiently for your coming,

I hope that the place you were before, 

the place called earth, 

was not all evil

that you enjoyed meeting me,

your family, 

your friends. 

You were loved, grandpa,

even though the harsh times of reality,

and the blindness of greed,

you were loved,

Even though your mistakes, the pain you caused,

you were and still are loved,

I hope that you loved us too. 

Happy Birthday. 

© Lauren M., Scotch Plains, NJ

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