My Grandad was a giant among men
I could tell you his story again and again
He supported his wife and family
From near the Blue Anchor in Bermondsey
He worked for Joe Sainsbury for many a year
Until a stroke and Parkinson's cost him dear
They buried him in a paupers grave
I never knew until today
The years have passed and time has gone by
But cannot erase the tears that I cry
My one true regret is allowing the time
To simply pass by it seems such a crime
My Nan died in 2 thousand and nine
She led me to believe his grave was just fine
I thought he was buried in West Norwood
Never to find him which wasn't good
Circumstance led me to where he lay
Now with my Nan but alone till this day
He had asked to see me before he died
I was not allowed and so I just cried
The years have passed and time has gone by
But cannot erase the tears that I cry
My one true regret is allowing the time
To simply pass by it seems such a crime
Its been a long time since seventy
He was 57 now younger than me
Tom was my grandad " My one true friend
He and I were close till the end
My Nan and I finally fell out
I still to this day don't know what about
It was something trivial with bad words said
I said my piece so had made my bed
The years have passed and time has gone by
But cannot erase the tears that I cry
My one true regret is allowing the time
To simply pass by it seems such a crime
I stood by the Grave feeling so sad
I remember them both and the good times we had
We watched the sport and took a holiday
To little Spain down Selsey way
I cannot believe that it took so long
I really didn't imagine them in a sad song
Tom was so strong, courageous and kind
Nana rose was tiny but mighty in mind
The years have passed and time has gone by
But cannot erase the tears that I cry
My one true regret is allowing the time
To simply pass by it seems such a crime
Rest in peace I love you so
Go hand in hand wherever you go
A love so pure will always be
That special thought that sets us free
