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~ For my Great-Grandson Jared and my Grandchildren, Nick, Justin, Jorden, Lily, and Travis ~


There's a sweet wee lad who's growing
          Much too fast for me to know
               With shining eyes, awake and glowing
     And his future, bright, in tow

Much too far from here for hugging
          Only photos, can I clutch
               But my heartstrings he keeps tugging
     For I love him very much

Distance keeps him and my grandkids
          From the warm of my embrace
               Thus I arrange their pics around me
     And I memorize each face

Still, that photo can't respond or place
          A kiss to bless my cheek
               So this furrowed face is graced instead
     By a tear that's apt to streak

Each small child does not understand
          Just why you can't be there
               All they know is that they do NOT know
     The love you long to share

So you pray that heaven keeps them safe
          From all life's hurts and harms
               'Til your face knows only happy streaks
     And you hold them in your arms.






~ Honorable Mention ~  in the "Strand Completely New 21, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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