If he were here....

If he were here, he would squeeze you tight.

If he were here, he would give you tickles till you could not take it any more.

If he were here, he would let you jump on his bed.

If he were here, he would take you to his favorite vacation place… (Florida)

If he were here, he would take you swimming and camping and fishing.

If he were here, he would let you put your hands to his rough beard and stim till your heart was content.

If he were here, he would love you to the ends of the Earth.

Yes, my dear one, that is what he would do, if Grandpa was here.

…dedicated to my father who always had the desire to be a grandfather and never had the chance.

David K. Hinderman

July 19, 1947 – March 16, 2001