Clovis California A March-born son arrived
Michael Alexander Grissom
With shining eyes and an open heart
Especially for the animal kingdom
In Madera Ranchos you were welcomed by all
Your kindness must have touched their hearts
Soccer and baseball and hanging out
With Brandon you have joined the scouts
Oh yeah Alex what a special boy
You were and stayed and I love you so
You were a sunshine boy warmed my days
Caring and kind to all living creatures
Like a redwood's strength grounding my soul
The memory of you makes me whole
I remember how you loved your independence
Working hard and going to live concerts
How you used to feel free in the academy
You earned a degree and many new friends
I won't get to taste your cookies again
But you'll forever stay deep in my heart
You touched my life with your beautiful light
And I'm both grateful and sad
Oh yeah Alex
You were a sunshine boy warmed my days
Caring and kind to all living creatures
Like a redwood's strength grounding my soul
The memory of you makes me whole
California wind whispers through the trees
Like a warm embrace from the heavens