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I Wish - Poem For My Granddaughter

I wish I could look at a flower through your eyes
and discover why you are so fascinated by it.

I wonder why your eyes glisten
when you look at the stars,
and why you smile at the moon.

I wish I could find out what triggers you
to jump and skip, or giggle with glee
and I strain my ears to hear the silent melody
which causes you to break out in song.

I wish I could embrace someone so firmly
as you do when you jump up to greet me.

I wish I were like you when I was a child.

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Seosamh De Burca

Date: 7/19/2016 6:52:00 PM

A beautiful poem, congrats on your win.

David De La Croes
Date: 7/21/2016 2:50:00 AM

Thank you, Seosamh, and congratulations to you, too! Cheers, David

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/18/2016 4:29:00 PM

A lovely write, David! Congrats on your win! Blessings!

David De La Croes
Date: 7/21/2016 2:44:00 AM

Thank you, Kim, and congratulations to you, too! Be well, David

Skat A

Date: 7/16/2016 1:28:00 AM

David, Lovely win. WUV **SKAT**

David De La Croes
Date: 7/21/2016 2:40:00 AM

I appreciate your comments, Skat. Cheers, David

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/16/2016 1:08:00 AM

David De La Croes, Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my blog "The Perils of Getting Old" if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

David De La Croes
Date: 7/21/2016 2:32:00 AM

Thank you for your kind consideration of my poem, Linda! Keep well, David

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/3/2016 11:57:00 PM

Hi David, I feel this poem was altered by another poet, elsewhere. The imagery equals, the only differences are the added lines and the twisting of metaphors. I enjoyed the imagery here.... LINDA