Grade 8, Thlokomelo CSCC
No one knew it was going to happen No one was ready to say goodbye It all happened unexpectedly We wanted you to witness the good and bad in our lives You played a big role in our hearts and lives Letting you go was the hardest thing to do But letting you rest in peace was more important to us Peace filled our hearts when we knew you were at peace Sorrow filled our lives just knowing you were no longer in them Anger filled our hearts as if we would take God’s place Although your leaving caused us pain, we will never forget the amazing memories and principles you left us with Like how your smile made a day complete How your voice sounded like the wonderful birds at dawn How we are who we are because of your love and prayers You were just not a mother and friend to us, You were a mother and friend to all If I spoke about your love and greatness I would speak and never finish You were, are and forever loved That’s why we celebrate you every day of our lives We miss you and we love you May your soul rest in peace.
My grandmother was the most beautiful person I’ve ever met. She was beautiful inside and out. Her eyes reminded me of sunshine. I lived with my grandmother, my mum and my dad. I was closest with my granny. She could relate with a lot of things that were happening in my life. When I told her about something, she wouldn’t shout like my mom or give me a long lecture like my dad. She was an amiable person. She was like my friend. When I felt low or cried, she always tried to make me feel better. She would tell me how special I am and how I would always be her baby. She would tell me that if I cried, I would ruin my beautiful face.
She was very caring. She had a good heart. She did her best at all times to ensure that everyone was okay. People never returned the love she gave. She loved unconditionally. When I asked her why she kept on being nice to people that were not nice to her, she said it didn’t matter if they did not do the same. She said that God saw her good deeds and he would reward her one day. Wisdom was in whatever she did.
She laughed a lot. She had joy in her spirit. She was the true definition of happiness. We watched soapies together and she would make jokes that were funny enough to make the both of us laugh. Making her angry at times was not a choice to make. She never liked being angry, but if she was it would not be good. She was also a woman of prayer. She loved praying with all her heart. When COVID-19 came we had a good time together. We got to find out a lot of interesting facts about my mum and dad. We found out what a great cook my mum was. She cooked the most delicious meals ever.
As time went by my grandmother started getting sick. Every time my granny got sick, she always got better. But it took longer and longer for her to heal. It got to the point where we started feeding her. My parents and I were starting to worry because she had never been that sick before. One day she sent me to go buy her fruit and I broke down in tears in front of her. She said, “Why are you crying? What’s going on?” “I am worried about you, Koko,” I said. “Why are you worried?” she asked. “You seem to be getting sicker and sicker. I am afraid you will leave me,” I answered in tears. “Listen, my baby. I am not going anywhere. I will always be with you, I promise,” she said to me. “Please promise me you will be better soon,” I said. “Okay baby, I promise.” Three days later the saddest day ever happened. More sorrows were to come. We took my granny to the hospital. She was diagnosed with COVID-19. COVID-19 had struck once again.
She died a day later. As soon as I heard the bad news, I felt like my world came crashing down. I cried my eyes out knowing that my best friend was gone. I no longer had someone to make my worries go away. COVID-19 took away my love. We never knew it was going to happen. I never knew I would be saying goodbye. She didn’t break her promise; she will forever be with me in spirit.