Sock

I’m watching on the monitor
As Hadley* keeps amused
Playing with her pulled-off sock
(An item often she’s refused).

Awakened from her nap, she seems
Relaxed and quite content
(Although I don’t know how that time
So quickly came and went).

I wonder what she’s thinking
As that sock gets gently tossed
But I envy her the innocence
We older folk have lost.

*my 17 month old granddaughter

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Paul Callus

Date: 1/14/2017 7:54:00 AM

Such a sweet poem, Ilene:) We grandparents are lucky to get to enjoy our g'children who are often left in our care. Regards // paul

Robert Johnson

Date: 1/13/2017 10:16:00 PM

I envy you being able to experience these sweet moments. :) But I appreciate being able to vicariously live through your poems. Peace. :)