All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
A Grandfather
You are the glue holding us together closely and tightly
You are light from the train appearing in a dark tunnel
and you are the pleasing surprise from a rainbow in the sky
You are a full plate of the best food
You are not the teeth that bite on a tongue
You may never be a graceful and roaming majestic bird
You are not Hercules
No matter how old you get, you are not an old soul
You are the little kid who teases frequently and then apologizes to get a lollipop
With no doubt in my mind, you are the scented candle that refuses to burn out
You are the parachute that never allows anyone to fall
You are definitely the phone constantly ringing
We are the Earth and you are the Moon
The moon can get dark and the moon can change frequently on us
The moon can beam brightly or even turn red
However, we'd be lost without the moon for the moon brings us light
You are the warmest and most comfortable hug after a long day
You are my imperfect hero
![](http://cdn.teenink.com/art/June09/MoonStar72.jpg)
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.
It was inspired by Litany by Billy Collins. I changed it to be about my Grandfather because he has a strong influence in my life. I hope people read it and realize the people you love the most aren't perfect, but that won't change how much you love them.