Ian, My Youngest Grandson On His Fourteenth Birthday

Ian, my grandson is quite a lively joy,
Though I admit, he's often a wilful boy,
Study for him is a bore
Homework ever his worst chore.
Football is the game always his eager ploy.

Watch him how fast he runs up and down the ground,
Shooting straight and strong and with fine goals astound.
Never tires running with speed,
But about learning to read?
Results come, will he be caught on the rebound?

The joke is that he is quite a clever boy,
Complicated PlayStation is his best toy,
Often quiet but hears all
Manages total recall,
His intelligence is the real McCoy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 5/7/2022 1:06:00 AM
What a sweet poem about your Grandson! I wish him the happiest (very belated) birthday
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Date: 5/6/2022 12:00:00 AM
What a beautiful poem. Make sure he gets a copy of this. Absolutely a labour of Love. When my son finally got the full-time job after many setbacks that tested his metal. I told him he likely got the job because he also had stick-ability and perseverance. An American president, forgot which one had a famous quote about perseverance. I should add that the love like you show in this work gives your grandson a great edge. Apart from subject this poem shows your ability is still there. David in NZ
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Date: 4/30/2022 8:50:00 AM
What a lovely grandson, it shows how much you love him and what he means to you Victor - don't worry about him, he might be cut out to be a top world famous footballer and make far more in money and love what he is doing as well - Acountants especially can be boring, layers not so much and Actuarial Science people have uninteresting things to say. I'm not talking from exp. just hearsay! Let him be, he'll win just wait and see. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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Date: 4/30/2022 1:34:00 AM
How wonderful! It sounds like you have a wonderful grandson, what a precious gift of love to write a poem about him! Thank you for sharing, this joyful!
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Date: 4/29/2022 7:19:00 AM
WoW! Victor, This is a lovely tribute to your grandson on his birthday. As I read it I could have penned this for my son. Great job. Have a nice day and weekend my friend;-) Alexis
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Date: 4/28/2022 5:40:00 AM
What a wonderful tribute to your grandson, Victor! He sounds quite fond of fun and life:)
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Date: 4/26/2022 10:37:00 PM
This is a charming homage to your precious offspring, and the poem you wrote for him is wonderful. Victor, he's a nice-looking young man, and I wish all his reveries come true. And I hope he has a wonderful 14th birthday.
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Date: 4/26/2022 8:31:00 PM
Wonderful dedication, Victor, A good looking lad, hope all his wished come true.
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Date: 4/26/2022 8:14:00 PM
What a delightful poem for your mighty fine grandson, he’s very handsome indeed and very talented too. Wish Ian Happy 14th Birthday from me… Belle
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Date: 4/26/2022 4:04:00 PM
You are a fine and proud grandpa Victor with good reason. He is a clever and handsome young man who does well at sports. Bravo on a wonderful poem to honor him on his special day. God Bless, JB Soup Mail
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Date: 4/26/2022 3:33:00 PM
He is lucky to at least have a good memory if he is not good at studying. cute kid. Cute poem
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Date: 4/26/2022 1:17:00 PM
Ahh!! Such pride shown in your praise of him. I know that you love him and find so many good traits in his character. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 4/26/2022 12:49:00 PM
This is the best gift your grandson would love to hold on to on his birthday!! The best!!
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Date: 4/26/2022 11:54:00 AM
Nice, Victor. I can see that you are very proud of Ian. He'll be fine! Tell him Happy Birthday from all of us.
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Date: 4/26/2022 10:10:00 AM
I enjoyed this fine tribute to your grandson, Victor. I hope his birthday is the happiest of days. :)
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Date: 4/26/2022 10:06:00 AM
He sounds wonderful! He’s young and will find his way!
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Date: 4/26/2022 8:44:00 AM
A wonderful tribute on your grandson birthday... Let him enjoy his youth as long as he can.. Blessings dear friend
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Date: 4/26/2022 8:38:00 AM
Rhodes Scholarship both possible, & they don't look for booksmarts, at the Fund : happy birthday Ian. Congrats VB
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Date: 4/26/2022 5:38:00 AM
Happy Birthday, Ian! Based on your description--he is very smart. His interests will shift as he grows older. Not easy to write linked poems in this form. Well done, Victor.
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Date: 4/26/2022 5:32:00 AM
He looks so smart and cheerful ! Let him grow into a football legend like Christiano Ronaldo or Messi. Wish him a happy Birthday !
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Date: 4/26/2022 4:36:00 AM
You cannot go wrong when sport is a big part of your life. Well done Ian...
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Date: 4/26/2022 4:13:00 AM
Ah, God bless him, he is so handsome, will make a wonderful man one day, Yes he looks smart, thanks for sharing Victor, you are blessed to have a grandson, its a gift from God. Have have no grandkids, but I am sure we would have made great grandparents, it wasn't in the cards, love, xo ps wish him Happy Birthday on behalf of a poetry friend :)
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Date: 4/26/2022 2:54:00 AM
Happy Birthday :) Many prayers for blessings. Love, Gina
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Date: 4/26/2022 2:41:00 AM
Wish him a happy birthday from our side too!
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Date: 4/26/2022 1:55:00 AM
A lovely birthday tribute to your grandson Victor. I hope he has a lovely day. Tom
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