Henry In the City

We took Henry* on the subway,
On the streets and on the bus
And he got into the rhythm,
Rarely kicking up a fuss.

Just as long as we all boarded
While the doors were open wide
He marched in like a New Yorker,
Taking all of it in stride.

Though we’d planned on a museum
(After seeing dad at work),
He preferred to hang at home with us,
An offer we’d not shirk.

So we read and ate and danced and played
And laughed and checked things out,
A day we all enjoyed so much;
Of that, there is no doubt.

When in time we met with daddy
For their railroad ride back home,
We were filled with smiles and stories
And the fodder for my poem.

*my 4 year old grandson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Duggan Avatar
December 30, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Sounds like Henry enjoyed his day out, grand children are so much fun when they are little, I am afraid mine are all too old these days, another one of your master pieces Ilene, give Henry a big Aussie Hug for me and take care.....Vera
Callus Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 4:29 PM
This is so lovely and cute, Ilene! I can relate to this poem...my granddaughter keeps me active and young, and she too has inspired some of my poems:) Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 8:59 AM
Your grandchildren inspire such wonderful words and I'm sure you had sa wonderful time being in the comfort of home and having such fun. I hope you print all your poems and put them into a little book as a lasting memory of your days together, I'm sure they will be appreciated when the children get older:-) hugs jan xx
Teagan Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 8:50 PM
Aw, what a great time Henry must have had, hanging out with his grandparents. I love that you have turned this time into timeless peotry.
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