today

Today
Grandpa got a new hip.
Sitting in my chair watching his face I was reminded.
The times he picked me up from school.
Every basketball game he made it to.
Each school project he (and grandma) helped me create.
The sugar butter toast breakfast.
Holding me outside the ring after my showmanship debacle.
Vicks and sprite.
700 WLW.
A contagious accepting smile.
Bengals mug tea and cookies.
A grandpa who is priceless and like no other.
Whose smile tells me he loves me.
Talked to me and told me what I needed to hear.
Making me laugh till my stomach hurt.
Never judging.
A man whose hands speak of work and who smells like cattle despite a ten year leave.
I am reminded of love.
I am so lucky to have him.