Kim Merryman Poet Quatrain

Ring Around the Rosies

Eyes alight with joyous delight,
She takes a hold of my hands.
Her grin extends from ear to ear,
As she quietly commands.

To and fro, she starts to sway,
So I start us going around,
Singing "Ring around the rosies",
"Ashes, ashes we all fall down."

She giggles and claps with childish glee,
As she pops up from the floor.
Taking my hands we go 'round again,
Her joy causing my heart to soar.

I'll treasure these days of innocent play,
The memories I'll tuck in my heart;
'Cause all too soon my beloved baby girl,
Will grow up and from childhood depart.


3/5/15
In honor of my 19 month old granddaughter, Ava Grace.

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Emile Pinet March 12, 2015 at 4:15 PM Like a moth to a flame you seduce us with the beauty of you words and we fall prey to their magic. Emile. Kim Merryman March 13, 2015 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Emile! What a sweet thing to say!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2015 at 1:02 PM - Ava Grace :) what a beautiful name - and when she learns to read ...... a beautiful poem from Grandma - Thanks for letting me read it Kim, nice to see you again :) - // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2015 at 1:19 PM - Of course she's your little princess, enjoy the time Kim :) Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:14 PM Thank you Anne Lise! She's my little princess! Love, Kim

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 12, 2015 at 12:42 AM A sweet write, Kim...my youngest son is 22 months now, and I was just thinking today he's not a baby anymore. It goes by too fast! Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:02 PM Thanks for reading my poem, Tim. I so enjoy playing with my granddaughter and just watching her play. Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thank you for taking time to read my poem, Rhonda. I agree, babies grow up way to fast! Love, Kim

Tim Smith March 11, 2015 at 7:20 PM I was playing that with my two girls just last month...love the innocence playing games with them....hugs Tim Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:04 PM Ok, something went wrong. My reply to you was posted under Rhonda's post. Anyways, thanks for reading my poem, Tim.

Ilene Bauer March 11, 2015 at 6:35 PM oh, i can so relate to this one, kim! my grandson is 17 months old and i know just how you feel. great poem! Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thank you, Ilene! They are so precious at this age, learning so much. I just wish they stayed little longer. Love, Kim

Jan Allison March 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM what a charming write Kim enjoy the fun - they grow up all too quickly:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx Kim Merryman March 12, 2015 at 1:12 PM Thank you, Jan for taking time to read my poem. I just had to get my memories written down. I've forgotten so much of when my sons were toddlers, it makes me sad. Love, Kim