James Foulk Poet Free verse

Quiet Little Child

Quiet Little child, so at peace

you are as you sleep on,

such dreams you must

be having.


Watching you lying

there without a care

in the world.


Waiting until you

awake, so I can

see your beautiful smile

that you always give to me

and to tell you how much

I love you.


written 4-17-11

For my grandson Brandon

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Lisa Cooper May 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM lovely

Gwendolen Song April 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM Simple, heart-stirring. You are a doting grandparent, James. :) Thanks for sharing these sweet moments with us Soupers. Gwendolen

Phyllis Babcock April 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM We babysat on the weekend and you are so right we wait for that moment that they wake and the smile you get makes your heart melt. He makes everyday special. God Bless Phyl

Matthew Anish April 25, 2011 at 5:38 AM Sweet poem! Reminds me me of the french poet Mallarme's poetry. Thanks for your conment! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Michael Gelb April 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM Nice poem.

Jslambert Mister Roboto April 24, 2011 at 2:30 AM ~This my friend, is what it's all about! Case Closed! ~JSLambert

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM your poetry is so simple and real, James.Keep up the good work!! It's a joy to read them.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM Beautiful sentiment, James, and heartfelt write! Thanks for sharing. Though my poem "Finest Wine" was not about wine itself, I would like to congratulate you on 25 years of sobriety. :) Caroline.

Andrew Nashat April 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM I really like your style of writing, keep up the good work :)

Sara Kendrick April 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM Reads like a child who is loved and a grandfather who receives much love and admiration back..Enjoyed your very expressive work..Thanks for stopping by and leaving the kind review..Sara

Daver Austin April 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM Yes. The image of a child asleep is priceless - the perfect picture of innocence, quiet, and God's love. Love, daver

Wilma Neels April 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM A tender tribute to Brandon, it warms my heart James ;) enjoy the weekend

Anne Rutherford April 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM Sweet James ,we love them so much and watching them at sleep is a gift for us. This beautiful poem tell us all how much you care.Anne

Debbie Guzzi April 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM ahhhh, they are so sweet perhaps I inspired you? Light & Love happy spring!

Judy Konos April 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM I too have a grandson named Brandon. a 230 lb football player but I once watched him sleep as you describe and he is still sweet....

Poet Destroyer A April 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM A very nice poem james,... hope he enjoyes it..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM Outstanding is a child at peace in sleep .. precious words James reflect your luv and tender care for this sweet soul of a boy..

Carrie Richards April 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM This tender poem, just melts my heart! Love it very much, James! It is the way I too feel about my grandchildren...captured beautifully! Love, Carrie

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM James, you are such a loving grandfather. Both Brandon and Erika are lucky to have you. A beautiful tribute! Have a blessed Easter and enjoy your time with the family. Love, Carolyn

Renee Kelly April 21, 2011 at 1:19 PM Awww. I can tell you love your grandson so much :) Lovely poem! And thanks for the comment on my on-the-fly monoku :)