A Privilege

The concert hall was filled with kids,
Their families in tow.
As nana (and my husband, grandpa)
We were thrilled to go.

We clapped our hands and sang along
While bopping to the beat,
An audience enchanted;
(For the band, no easy feat).

It’s wonderful to see the world
Through children’s waiting eyes,
So ready to receive the joy
They rightly recognize.

And it’s a privilege to be there
As witness to their growing,
And maybe add a little bit
To what they’ll end up knowing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Johnson Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 11:23 AM
The older we get the more we know what a gift it is to just witness the young. :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 18, 2017 at 5:25 PM
Yes, it's fun to watch them like that. I just went to my granddaughter's recital. She was not very good but she was the prettiest child up there. haha!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 9:56 PM
Wonderfully penned Ilene, love this. You always bring a smile. xomo!
Amadore Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 8:47 PM
Wise and witty, Ilene; and evocative of what many of us have felt in times long gone while witness to accomplishments by our offspring.
Dorsey Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Great expression of this joyous event. Hope to read more.
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