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Just the Two of Us

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What's better than spending precious time with your children or grandchildren!

On this Thursday evening... I'm enjoying precious time Spending time with Pierce... a grandson of mine He's a twelve year old wonder... a charming young lad Always a pleasure... never naughty, never bad So I took him for ice-cream... his favorite treat He topped it with sprinkles... to fancy his sweet We talked for awhile... about him, about me Then I thought to myself... he's delightful to see Our time together... not so much anymore He's at the age... it's girls he looks for And I'm getting older too... have my hands full of work But we wrote this poem together... and he smiled a smirk Then we hugged each other goodnight... time for our rest He said "I love you pops- you sure are the best" I said " thank you grandson... but no, that's not true I think someone's better... and that someone is you A collaboration with myself and my twelve year old grandson Pierce

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/30/2019 10:18:00 AM

Charles, I can relate to you, although I am a Grandmother. I, too have a 12 year ok'd grandson. It's a big event to have them spend the night. And joyous you wrote this poem together.It's well crafted and earthy. Both of you so blessed to have each other. I have spent each New Years Eve with my grandson for 12 years. The gift of a lifetime. Just the two of us. I think you can understand how grateful I am. Love, Panagiota

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/21/2018 9:01:00 PM

Heartwarming! Heart melting too. ~ gw

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 8/13/2018 11:00:00 AM

Such a lovely collaboration this is, grandparents sure are a treasure, my mother's father died when I was 2, where as my father's father lived his whole life in England, so I I only saw him two times, in 2007 and 2012 and unfortunately he died in 2015, so I never really spend time with my grandparents but I sure love my grandfather(father's father) way more than anyone, maybe it has to do with distance, anyways I really enjoyed reading this lovely poem of yours,you two sure love each other

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/11/2018 6:41:00 PM

wow, if he took equal part in this, I must say, he is talented as YOU are, Charles. What a wonderful relationship you have with him to do this. My grandson is 15 and doesn't really like much of anything. Can't even get him to talk about girls with me!! You lucky guy

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 9:09:00 PM

Wow, Andrea! I can't believe you have a fifteen year old grandson... you must be doing something right, because you don't look a day older than mid forty's to me, if that! ... Enjoy the time with them while you can...they grow too fast..! hugs //charlie

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/11/2018 3:56:00 AM

Well what can one say, but to be in awe, of such wonderful heartfelt poetry. Brilliant Charles reading this puts the world to right again..Thanks.

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 5:47:00 AM

Harry, thanks for your wonderful thoughts here! Coming from such a fine poet like yourself, that means a lot. Stay well good friend :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/10/2018 11:14:00 PM

Awe, you and your grandson wrote this together. My heart is smiling. :) I am so happy that you were able to spend time with him. Just the Boys!! Precious moments and memories made indeed. ~ Brandy

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 5:50:00 AM

Hi Brandy, yes, one must enjoy these precious times together while we can. We do have a special bond together. So happy to smile your heart again. Have a wonderful weekend dear. ~ Charlie

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/10/2018 3:26:00 PM

This is pure nectar...really nicely written...A joy of a poem....All the best Charles

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 6:03:00 AM

Thank you, Arturo! I appreciate your kind words...have a great weekend. Best wishes!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/10/2018 12:58:00 PM

Beautiful Charlie, they are priceless moments indeed. We have a new kid on the block, welcome Pierce. Tom

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Tom, Pierce and I appreciate your welcoming him onto the block...lol Stay well...Charlie

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/10/2018 12:18:00 PM

Oh Charlie, such tender and beautiful emotions fill your endearing and moving collaboration with your wonderful grandson.. such a precious connection with your grandson. Thank you for sharing such heartwarming joy.. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend. ~Susan

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 6:10:00 AM

Dear Susan, Pierce and I do have a wonderful relationship together. I relish the special times we share together, he is one of three that I have and they are all wonderful. Thank you for heartfelt comments my wonderful talented friend. Warmest wishes and I hope you have an awesome weekend! Charlie

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 8/10/2018 11:21:00 AM

Great sentiments well worth sharing, a very good write.

Charles Messina
Date: 8/11/2018 6:13:00 AM

Thanks you, Lawrence! Much appreciate your visit and kind words. Have a nice weekend!