When I think of all the people
The lives that Nan has touched
I find it overwhelming
That one person did so much
Though she never seemed too busy
And barely stopped to rest
She always knew just what to say
And what to do for best
She was everybody's Nanny
And like another Mum
I grew up with her soppy songs
And a childhood full of fun
Mornings made of rock n roll
With Queen on VCR
Afternoons of climbing trees
And playing up the park
Tea and chocolate fingers
Making swords from bits of wood
Setting an assault course
She did everything she could
So, Nan, here's to you
Thanks for the advice
Thanks for all the special memories
We've shared for all my life
I'll miss you and your quiet times
Your pink envelopes and toast
But I'll miss you on our birthday
A little more than most
I'll be watching for those blackbirds
A sparrow or a wren
And if I see them looking in on us
I'll know it's you again
You'll never really leave us
You're always in our hearts
Filling us with confidence
If ever worry starts
You made us all feel special
With the things you'd say and do
You told us all so often
But you know we love you too
There'll always be a gap
Where our Nanny used to be
But I know that there's a part of you
Will always be with me
Forever in my heart
Stew
My Nanny Joan, by Stewart Pink
8th June 2015