Panagiota Romios Poet Free verse

Jump Rope Hope

Do you ever have that divine dream 
of jumping rope again?

And sometimes you fell,
running to Mommy, to make
it well with a bandaid and
her oh so, warm hugging!

How about roller skating on
the pavement?
That delicious vibration that
invaded your body?

Where did these fun days all
go?
You look in the vanity mirror.
Good grief, a head covered 
in pretty snow!

And then a voice shouts:
"Grandma, can you bring my
jump rope here, that would 
be so very nice!"

And you are brought back to
reality.
Remembering, that God's gift
of having a grandchild,
Beats the days of you being a
child times ten!

You go outside to give him his 
beloved rope.
Your grandson's brown eyes sparkle
and fill your day with eternal warmth and hope.


       *For Eddie, my joy and wonderful grandson.*
                            Love, Nana   



                          April 20, 2020
                              3pm PST

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Tom Cunningham April 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM A lovely tribute for Eddie Panagiota, I know you are really proud of him. Tom Panagiota Romios April 24, 2020 at 7:19 PM How well you know me, Tom! One of the joys here at the Soup was getting to cherish your heart, understanding and endless support. Never once have you been disrespectful, you are my sea of tranquilty here, thank you so much. Panagiota xx

Jennifer Proxenos April 21, 2020 at 1:22 PM What a wonderful poem - your love for Eddie shines across the pond all the way to Johannesburg. You know the Greeks have a saying, that your grandchild is twice your child, there is no greater joy, may you always know joy,my dear friend. Jennifer. Panagiota Romios April 21, 2020 at 5:53 PM Jennifer Mou~ That Greek saying is entirely true.. I am most pleased you enjoyed this verse and that it shines in Johannesberg. How great is that Wishing you peace, Panagiota xx

Sam Kauffman April 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM This is a treasure, Panagiota! A journey back into childhood memories! You are so right about the joy of grandchildren who lift us back into our own childhood. Did you ever jump double dutch - always a favorite of mine. Hugs and blessings. Panagiota Romios April 20, 2020 at 6:17 PM Ah, my Sam! I am almost certain I never did double Dutch. It was just plain jump rope, if memory serves-)). I can imagine you being a champion at it though! I loved roller skating and indoor figure skating at the Chicago Arena every Sunday. We even took a cab home from there which was fun. I was better on ice than on roller skates. Loved bikes, too. Grandson was a Little League All Star. Has moved onto to traveling baseball and basketball. Thank you for the gift of your comment. Panagiotaxx

Darlene De Beaulieu April 20, 2020 at 5:17 PM Hello Panagiota, those are lovely memories for those that have memories of their children. i don't have that. Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs Darlene xx Darlene De Beaulieu April 22, 2020 at 5:43 PM Hello Panagiota,Thank you for the lovely comment. yes you are right I have younger nephews that give me joy. Bless you to Panagiota. Hugs Darlene xxx Panagiota Romios April 20, 2020 at 5:38 PM Hello, Darlene..,you are not alone. But you have younger ones in your family, I know are a joy to you. Nice again here. You know, I am sure, I appreciate your comments always since I landed here. Bless you! Panagiota xxx