Pink Guitar

Hadley got a pink guitar
Today, for turning six.
She’ll maybe learn to play it
Or just strum a bit for kicks.

Her birthday’s so exciting -
She loves opening each gift
And watching her delight would give
Most anyone a lift.

I never know just what to get 
To guarantee a grin.
On Amazon, it’s hard to know
Just where I should begin.

But my granddaughter likes music 
So when I began to think,
I knew she would love a real guitar, 
Especially one pink.

If she learns to play - fantastic;
If she doesn’t, that’s okay,
For her face when she first saw it
Was enough to make my day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
August 11, 2021 at 10:31 AM
Wait a second; is she born just a few days after grandpa? Wow! This is fun!
Rigoler Avatar
August 10, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Giving kids an early start with a musical instrument is wise. I wish my father had done so with his accordian. Instead I had to learn playing the piano by ear, then later lessons. / Maurice
James Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Priceless seeing their face on moments like these. Happy Birthday to your grandaughter, Emilia.
Bauer Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Thank you, Emilia! I appreciate you reaching out…
Allison Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 12:29 PM
oh what a wonderfully encouraging and thoughtful grandma you are Ilene, i hope she had a fabulous birthday and you will get pleasure seeing how her musical talents develop:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Hey Jan! Even if she just dances around with the guitar, it will be great. Thanks for the good wishes…
Cunningham Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Those moments are so special Ilene, you never forget them. Hope she had a lovely day. Tom
Bauer Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Thanks, Tom! She’s eating a huge piece of ice cream cake as I write this to finish off her lovely day…
Scragg Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Awe... Such a pleasant and uplifting read... Glad your granddaughter loved her pink guitar. :D xx
Bauer Avatar
August 6, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Thank you, Natasha! Much appreciated…
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