My teenage son has been asked to read a poem for his grandmother's milestone birthday. We will video it and they will play it during her party. She lives on the other side of the world, so whilst my husband is going, my son and I are not as it is during school time.
My son has only met her in person three times although he has said hello to her a handful of times over facetime. She simply hasn't been part of his life. She is not an affectionate or thoughtful type of person either. She usually forgets birthdays and has never sent a gift or card to him his whole life but will occasionally send money randomly saying it is for his birthday or Christmas. It is just the way she is and we have accepted it (it doesn't mean I am happy about it! - and please don't make this post about that!)
I am at a complete loss as to what poem he could read. DH found a random grandma poem but it assumes some kind of affection or shared experiences. I cringed at every line as it was not true! I said I would find another poem. Any ideas would be helpful - it doesn't necessarily have to be a grandma poem. Perhaps there is more generic poem that would work?!
I would be so grateful for any help! Thanks.