Salt Fish and Bakes

104 years old

My grandmother has one foot in this world
And one foot in the next
Granny
I pray that your journey is full of joy and laughter
I pray that Granddad is right there waiting for you
I pray that all your undeniable faith is rewarded
I pray that you're okay

I love you with all the heart that you gave me

You took me in
When no one else would
You gave me safety
And Bread
Special hugs with arms that felt as if made for me

You also tore this ass up
On many
Many
Afternoons
As the salt water breeze came through the 3rd street window
To a chorus of "NO GRANNY, IT WASN'T ME"

We all got it
"and in this judgement there is no partiality..."

You gave so much
To so many

A legend
Built from sheer will
Sweat
Solid arms
And bread baked every afternoon
Bread that would be shared with all who were fortunate enough
To walk up the steps on the side of the house
And venture in
To Granny's house

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Adams"
Serene
Mums
Itta
Granny

So I pray for you this day
Wishing that I could do more
Knowing that what I can do
Will do
Must do
Is all because of you
And your You
The beauty of it
Undeniable
Unshakable

Serene
Madeline
VanSluytman
Adams

Granny
Gran
Granny
Gran
Granny
Gran

Granny.