In the Eyes of My Grandchildren

No music nor color nor loveliness of earth tones
grips my heart - like the eyes of my grandchildren
no emotional emination - thrills me 
like the motion in their step

I am elevated in their presence
taking flight from their energy
knowing all is theirs - because they believe it
upon their leaving - I must ponder 

How to gather such wonder - as they are
did I ever possess the power that radiates 
like the fire of certainty
that all is only now

That yesterday is past - tomorrow will wait
to devour today with laughter and love
Ahh  - one time I did - I remember - I go there again
every time I see - the eyes of my grandchildren

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 1/4/2011 5:19:00 PM
Aren't grand children great. Got 5 and one great grandson. They make the world go round. Vince
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Date: 12/29/2010 6:03:00 PM
Oh yes....I love the heart that speaks in this poem! I feel the same each time I see the eyes of my grandchildren! Nicely written, Katy! ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/29/2010 3:36:00 PM
It is said that our children are our money but the grandchildren are the interest we earned of the money invested, Katy
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