My Visitor

He throws himself into my arms upon their arrival.
Insists we go everywhere together, no one else invited.
Will let no one else talk to me; gets angry with them if they try.
We travel to the playground together to swing and slide.
He sees the hose and sprays me with it until I am soaking wet.
We laugh and laugh; come in and strip down.
We play with trucks and push trains around, play hide and seek.
He holds my face and tells me where I can look.
He gives me orders, and I do what he commands.
When they try to take him home, we clutch each other
And kiss and hug so tightly.
He is three, and I am his only grandma.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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July 8, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Hi Caren.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!
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July 9, 2018 at 3:13 AM
Wow! That is POETRY! And nicely done.
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July 8, 2018 at 7:55 AM
Adorable, Caren.
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July 8, 2018 at 8:47 AM
Thank you Line. Every weekend we feel bereft if we do not see him.
Allison Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:23 AM
absolutely adorable in so many ways Caren! I bet you are exhausted after his visit but love every single second he is with you:-) hugs Jan xx
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July 8, 2018 at 8:55 AM
We are and it is the BEST kind of exhausted. In ten years, he will replace us with friends. We have to see him now. I wish he could drive.
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