"The Healer"

Sully and his Mom had to say goodbye.

He moved in with Grandma the day he turned five.

Sully was sad about his new life.

He was filled with anger, confusion, and strife

Sometimes Sully hit, stole and lied.

Grandma was frustrated but stayed by his side.

And she held him tightly when he cried.

Sully was thankful but kept it inside.

Sully moved back to Mom when he was eight.

He was so happy, he thought it was great!

But Mom hadn’t changed at a quick enough rate.

She was sleeping a lot and staying out too late.

Not before long he was back at Grandma’s front gate.

He was angry before, but now he was IRATE!

Grandma welcomed him back to her home

But Sully just wanted to be left alone.

He felt numb from the pain and sat like a stone.

But this was behavior Grandma couldn’t condone.

She invited him out for an ice cream cone

Sully was surprised by the love he was shown.

Despite his long face and the use of his “tone”.

He felt like Grandma had thrown him a bone!

Years passed and Grandma grew old.

Sully’s life taught him to be strong and be bold.

Grandma became sick with a terrible cold

Between them, many words left untold.

Time was running out and before it was too late

Sully walked up to Grandma’s front gate

Grandma, our life hasn’t always been dreamy

But you helped me learn how to trust again freely.

You loved me even when nothing was easy

You accepted who I was without trying to change me.

Because of you, I have someone to call family

Sully, your kind words are not surprising

I could see the sweet boy that you were disguising

Thank you for for being brave and sharing your feelings

But you were the one who gave MY life meaning.