Dear grandma 
I guess first things first 
I must apologise for being the worst
And throwing that water balloon that burst 
On your Sunday best
Patience put to the test 

Dear grandma 
You had such style and grace
Barely a wrinkle on your face 
And never a hair out of place 
We are all very keen 
To have your genes 

Dear grandma 
Your desserts I loved to try 
Summer pudding pippin pie 
Another spoonful, a very full sigh 
All tasting so good
The undisputed queen of pud.

Dear grandma 
You and grandpa were the heart of our clan 
The middle, the centre where it all began 
And without you I think we can
Feel a little at sea
Sad and slightly empty. 

But dear grandma
You made us a strong family 
We’ll keep meeting up for picnics and bubbly 
And though we’ll miss your company 
We’ll always raise a glass for you 
I know it’s what you’d want us to do

Dear grandma 
I’m so sorry you had to leave 
You were such a fixture it’s hard to believe 
I called my daughter Elsie Eve 
For you 
And she’s rather lovely too.