Hej Farmor
I miss you
Though I barely knew you
We barely spoke
Because of the language barrier
But I knew you loved me
And I loved you.

I want you to know
That I can speak Swedish now
Nine-years too late perhaps
But you’re always on my mind when I study Swedish
I wish I had understood the stories of your life
From your own words
Not from inherited family photos
Not from the tales your brother told
I wish I had just one conversation with you
Though I guess it’s normal for young children to take their grandparents for granted

You are still in our thoughts
I can tell that my mother and father miss you
When they talk about the past
The gifts that you gave
Are still part of our lives
The marks you left remain
Till the day we meet again.