Highly Commended: Liesel Tambayah

Category A: Secondary School (12 to 14 years) Highly Commended (2024), Golden Tales Short Story Competition
Author: Liesel Tambayah

I love my Granny because of her delicious home-made meals

Because of her unique sense of fashion

Bright colours; golds, oranges, teals.

I love my Granny because of her all-year-round Christmas lights

Because of her international collection of dolls

Stacked in glass cases at amazing heights.

I love my Granny because of her secret drawer stuffed with treats

Because of our late-night movies

And our fun walks down the streets.

I love my Granny because of her generous heart

Her willingness to help

Her talent for crafts and art.

I love my Granny because she can turn my frown upside down

Her ability to cheer me up

Even when I’m having a meltdown.

I love my Granny because she always looks out for me

I can always count on her

Many people will agree.

I love my Granny because of her joyful grin

The way she spreads happiness

Whether a loss, or a win.

I love my Granny because of her bush of white roses

Because of her quirky gnome garden

Each with their own unique poses.

Most of all

Most importantly

I love my Granny because

On every day

In every way

She shows how much she loves me.