A Dollhouse Just Like Home

My first grandchild was turning three,
sweet girl with a motherly bent.
The perfect present seemed to be
a dollhouse; so, shopping we went.
She found one not by accident -
real bells for the front and back door,
three stories, carpet on the floor
two-car garage, a three bedroom,
kitchen and bath. Who could want more?
Memories on the breeze presumed.

She had moved on, Kid's Kraft was done. 
Trying to hide my discontent,
I asked, “What is wrong with this one?” 
“It’s not real.” Not like home she meant;
her place, the five-room flat they rent.
The Little People caught her eye 
"Here is my house," I heard her cry.
there's mom, dad and me, just like home."
With three dolls to boot, a good  buy;
no chic decor, no polychrome.

written 1/30/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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February 15, 2018 at 10:53 PM
All the best and big congrats on your wonderful win in Joseph's contest, RAP - blessings as always, my friend! :-)
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February 16, 2018 at 8:18 PM
What welcome words, Gregory. Thank you.
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February 12, 2018 at 3:05 PM
Congrats on your win, Reason. I can totally relate.
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February 16, 2018 at 8:21 PM
You have to be a grandpa, or at least a dad...There's nothing quite like helping your kids with a yard sale and finding items you have given them going fast and furious, or worse still, remaining untouched on the tables. Life gets amusing.
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February 7, 2018 at 3:14 PM
Such a beautiful poem..you are an expert artist ..first time I read your poem and I am impressed..Congrats on your first place win.
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February 7, 2018 at 7:45 PM
thank you, Vijay, your words are encouraging to me.
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