They got ride of the carpet in the bathroom

Tore it from the floor as the contractor laughed at those neon red hearts

Told me it was an old people thing

How it used to be trendy in the 70’s

You two bought that house in the 70’s

Saved every penny so your two boys could live in that house

Furnished the building yourselves

You told me when I was a kid

How you made this house for family and friends

How you installed the bar in the basement for parties

I never was old enough to use it

But me and my sister would pretend we were at

those parties you loved to host

I remember how the basement was always cold

And your tv never saw color

Staying in black and white to remind you of the 70’s

You were always up late when I wanted midnight snacks

Sharing your ice cream with me

I’m sorry

I wish we didn’t sell that house

But you were gone and no one could take it

The new landlords took out everything that was you

From the bar to the carpet in the bathrooms

No more 70’s

We just dumped it all

I don’t know if it was for practicality or loss

I just wished you didn’t leave

Wish I still got those birthday cards

With your messy handwriting you had after the stroke

You used to hate your handwriting but I didn’t mind

Just meant you cared

I wish I could tell you how I am doing

What my life is like

How I grew into myself like you always said I would

How I still love writing

I learned how to laugh again

Telling stories to my friends

I’m sorry we left you alone so long

I was always a terrible granddaughter

You were an amazing Gigi

Maybe one day I can see you again

Go back to the house with carpet in the bathrooms and a bar for house parties

Living in that 70’s trend

Maybe this time I learn how to be kind in time

Maybe I can hug you right

Hear your voice

Remember to hold your hand walking down the basement

I’m sorry I didn’t understand it was the last time

In that 70’s trend