Boots

Red-headed, brown sugar drops on nose
Taller, taller, taller he grows
Big brown eyes, braces on teeth
Wax in ears, boots on his feet


(Observing my grandson sitting in the ENT office to be told that he has some 
hearing loss from constant allergy, infections, and middle ear infections.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Culverhouse Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 4:47 PM
he's going to be ok!!
Fraser Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 2:17 PM
I hope he overcomes this Sara >> James
Brown Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Thank you for sharing your splendid poetry and grandson with us today Sara. I enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol
Lopez Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 9:30 PM
A beautiful image of your grandson Sara! Thank you for sharing your family with us through your work..........
Goff Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 6:47 PM
growing observations, filled with compassion! Sara! nice!... jim
Rider Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM
Best wishes to your Grandson, Sara. Very nice little poem. Thank you for your rencenbt comments on my Haikus also. ~Trudy~
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