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Eight Days In Fall

I've just returned from a visit with my daughter and grandson, 
which prompted this sonnet...


Blind were my eyes overflowing with tears
How swiftly they flew, those eight days in Fall
My heart feeling pinpricks of wounding spears
from goodbye kisses and hugs I recall

A kiss on his cheek and then another
Innocence slept as I whispered goodbye
I held tight to the arms of his mother,
my daughter and I sorrowfully wept

I will hear his voice for several days,
"Gonna kick that silly ball down the field."
A three year old giving thumbs up then says,
"I scored two goals, Nana!" Oh, how he squealed.

Leaving loved ones is a pierce to my heart,
an ache between visits, so far apart.

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Curtis Moorman Date: 10/11/2017 11:26:00 AM How fortunate you are! I have seven grandchildren, 2 of whom I've not been allowed to see for nearly 3 years with no explanation offered. Five who live 13 hours away and a little brother to be added in November, and another one, also due in November who will be seven hours away. Love this little one of yours long and hard while you can. God Bless you! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/12/2017 12:55:00 PM I'm truly sorry about your circumstances. I will love him as you say...he's my only grandchild. Thanks, Curtis.

Barry Stebbings Date: 10/9/2017 5:47:00 AM I understand you completely, Lin, beautifully written. // Barry. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/12/2017 12:53:00 PM Thanks, Barry.

Darren White Date: 10/4/2017 11:33:00 AM What a beautiful boy, Lin :) You must be so proud of him. Love your sonnet! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/4/2017 8:05:00 PM Thank you, Darren. He's amazing and says the most hilarious things. Part angel and part imp.

Russell Sivey Date: 10/4/2017 7:22:00 AM Aww, what a sweet pom Lin! And the photo is adorable of a cute little boy, one whom looks like he is full of energy! I surely loved reading your illustrious piece this morning! What a fabulous poem my friend!! Great Work!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/4/2017 7:24:00 AM Thank you very much, Russell. He has energy to spare and keeps me running just to keep up with him!

Tim Smith Date: 10/3/2017 5:07:00 PM How cute Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/3/2017 6:07:00 PM Thanks ever so much, Tim.

Ilene Bauer Date: 10/3/2017 3:51:00 PM i am a nana, too, lin, so i can very much relate to this poem, although i see my grandkids every week. even then, though, it's still hard to say goodbye. your grandson is adorable... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/3/2017 6:04:00 PM Thank you, Nana Ilene. I get to visit every 2 to 3 months and missing them dreadfully today.

Frederic Parker Date: 10/3/2017 2:58:00 PM the children of our children are the most precious of gifts Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/3/2017 6:03:00 PM Thank you, Frederic, and you're absolutely correct.

Jan Allison Date: 10/3/2017 10:02:00 AM aww Lin what an adorable little fella and a gorgeous poem - so glad to see you posting after your vacation I know your time with your grandson is so precious ... its no wonder you've not had any time for soup:-) Welcome home:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/3/2017 10:20:00 AM It's never enough time to spend with them. Thanks so much for the welcome home and the comments on that sweet little one who owns my heart, Jan!

Winged Warrior Date: 10/3/2017 9:57:00 AM Sweetly done Lin...and a cute grandson...you are a lucky lady...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/3/2017 10:16:00 AM Thank you on both counts, WW. I AM fortunate in so many ways.