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Personal Writing: My Grandfather

For as long as I can remember, my grandfather has always been there
for me. He was holding my hand when I took my first step. I can imagine
how it must have looked, my tiny hand invisible in his large grasp, for
the first time. As years begin to pass by, I decided that I wanted to
play softball. Grandfather was the first to say that he wanted to teach
me. Holding the bat in my hand, he stood behind me and placed his hands
over mine to guide me through the swing. His hands didn’t cover as much
of mine this time.

What I remember most about my grandfather are his hands. His hands
were worn and gnarled, like the roots of an old tree. The skin on them
was like tracing paper. I used ...

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pitched fourteen “no-hitters” in a role. When I hear all the
wonderful things about them, I have to believe them, because all I
remember are crooked, old tree trunks. I’ve always wanted to see his
hands when they actually looked like hands.

In ten months, my grandfather will take my small hand in his and
guide me down the aisle, only to give me away. His hands have always been
my protection and comfort, but at that moment, they will become my sadness.
After grandfather lets my hand go, I will take the hand of a new
protector and comforter. ...

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Added: 2/24/2007 08:21:18 AM
Category: Creative Writing
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