cant express the sharp pain I felt when i heard a knock on my door this dawn. it was an unusual knock. I quickly jumped out of my bed and headed straight to the door. lo and behold, i couldnt believe what i saw. it was my big sister Beloved Awuarabena Manu who was standing there sobbing. the first word that came from her mouth was, Maame. I didnt let her finish and dashed straight to my grannys room. there she was, covered with a white cloth. I still thought it was a dream; i mastered courage and went closer, only to realise the lifeless remains of my beloved granny, Adwoa Nyarko Abronoma Penya. I lifted the the bed spread to take a closer look at you whether what i was witnessing was real. I saw your beautiful face, beaming with smiles as usual. Maame has finally left us. I remember vividly that Sunday night when they came to call me as usual. You were not feeling well and complaining about severe aches all over your body. You said to me, Daddy, I know the time had come for me be with my ancestors. Death should just come for me. I looked at her angrily, and i said to myself, death try and see if you think you are a man. I was determined never to let her go even if death comes. Though i never had the chance to wish you farewell before death laid its icy hands on you because i came home very late last night and headed straight to bed, i still saw you in my sleep admonishing us to be strong and united. I still remember your last words. Afreh Sika as you usually call me, when i die, all that i want is for my grand children to carry my beautiful coffin. I also remember the last time when i came home late as usual, it was around 3:00 a.m., the first question you asked me was, are you not scared walking alone home at this time? That morning, i was with you up to 4:45 a.m. when i asked leave to go and sleep. i remember all that you said to me, the dream you had had the previous night, and the interpretation you gave about that dream. I promise to do exactly what you had required of me and to always be the man you had wanted me to be. I still have alot to say about you. But I know the right time will definitely come since here is too small to contain your thoughts over flowing in my mind now. The countless things you did for us and the pillar you were in the Family. I promised to name one of your great grand children after you and that promise i am keeping till i also join you in Paradise. Let me stop now and dry my tears, I will definitely come back when the tears start flowing again. NB: With deep love from a stubborn grandson!
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:07:31 +0000
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