Grandma

She raised her kids alone From the time her husband left Life was hard for grandma But she truly did her best. She raised those kids with morals She taught them how to pray She taught them how to work hard To plan for a brand new day. She worked in sunny orchards Her baby by her side She knew the pain of loneliness But took it in her stride. The years went by for grandma Her children grew up strong They knew the pain of struggling But she taught them right from wrong. She became confused and difficult From an illness quite unknown Poor grandma forgot who people were Could not be on her own. She died not knowing where she was Perhaps with silent fear But I'll remember her with loving thoughts A lady so very dear.