Dear Grandson (Lane)

Your mother requested of me today
a poem, to be written for you.
One to be read in days gone by
with my love expressed anew.

Though poems be written day in and out
with love as a sweet refrain.
There is no poem with room enough,
my love for you, to contain.

A greater gift than words of verse
I have to bequeath with love.
Abraham’s blessings from me to you
poured out by our Father above.

On bended knee your day of birth
before the throne of grace.
My grandson I laid on the alter of God
for Christ to protect in my place.

A friend He will be in darkened days
and close by your side will prevail.
Devotion to you was one day placed
into His hands with nails.

My love, dear grandson, is free of charge
but one prayer I ask from you.
Please walk the streets of gold with me
your mother will be there too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Richards Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 1:10 PM
This melts my heart, and makes me reflect on my love for my own grandson. Congratulations on this poem being featured this week. ~ Carrie
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December 5, 2008 at 6:44 PM
Teresa - Congratulations on your featured write this week! Peace always and may you and your loved ones have a Happy & Healthy Holiday season. John
George   Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 6:12 PM
What a wonderful gift you have given your grandson. lainie
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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December 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Congrats Teresa on your beautiful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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December 1, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations Teresa on this sweet poem being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
Jordan Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Teresa this poem is so tender, warm and full of love - I have two Grandsons - They are a blessing - God Bless you, MJ
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