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Grandchildren rely on the care we give them. They look for the care and nurturing they need to grow. To help them understand how things work and teach them with love. Their bright little faces, just make it all worthwhile.

Grandparent At Last

Grandparent At Last


My granddaughters,
Aira'lee Nadean Jones,
Hope Faith Darnell 
 
Adelina Gracie Darnell
11.18.2019-09.27.2020
R.I.P. "Gracie"

Grandparents old of grandparents new, 
The unique joy that you are bringing true.

Fairy tale's told in the rosy past, 
My first granddaughters are here at last. 

Fishing trips and ice cream cones, 
Lullaby songs until we doze. 

Stories told upon cozy laps, 
Sunny walks on shaded paths. 

Butterfly kisses and big bear hugs, 
Truly grandparents is another word for love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Beaufort Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 5:03 AM
William, sorry for the loss. It's hard to see our family struck by misfortune. Perhaps it gives us more empathy, but I believe you have suffered significantly. Your optimism in the face of adversity is admirable and the poem reflects your positive spirit.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 5:47 PM
Glad to find myself reading your poems! Blessings to you!
Darnell Sr Avatar
November 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM
Hello, Kim. Thank you for saying that that; you just made my heart smile. And working very diligently to get to wherever it is I'm planned to go. When "Gracie" passed and I updated this poem, I happen to notice this, but I didn't put it in a revised date. I'll get it after I send this to update. May, our Lord, Bless you abundantly. Best of Wishes, William
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