Don’t Fret Charlie
The damage was done before I arrived
Broken furniture turned to dust
The many poles that stood high
Amongs the trees and rust
We swam in waters too deep to walk
We crossed bridges and drove at night
Barbequed in the backyard in the sun
And bathed in our childish delights
Not knowing the pain that lurked inside
Even though we talked and shed many tears
The roots were way too deep to purge
Within the puzzles were made clear
They spoke in a cordial way
Showing nothing but love to us
Grandad played as Gran cooked
And showed us their meaning of trust
Picking up where he could
Putting the pieces back together
Wanting to find another way
To make things all better
Our eyes are still closed
Even though we hear the story
She never told us to hate him
So don’t fret Charlie.