She had a choice
To choose exemption or resistance
The idea of rest
Enjoy the last years in tranquility
Why should she fight for the future of her granddaughter
Isn't that responsibility her daughter now
She fought for her daughter's future
Did she not
To choose exemption or resistance
But nothing changed for the daughter
Maybe it is time for the grandmother
Put her shoulder to her daughter’s
And fight for the grand daughter
© Grant Guy
Grant Guy is a Canadian poet and writer. His poems and stories have appeared in Canada and Internationally. Has three books published. Winner: Manitoba Arts Council’s 2004 Award of Distinction.
