Shadow Hamilton Poet Free verse

The Joy of Children

My Grandkids had a sleep over with me
we had such fun colouring and drawing
they are so delightful and lovely boys
we watched Nat geo wild a while

They were fascinated seeing the animals
loved watching the Osprey feeding his chicks
ten fish a day he had to catch to feed them all
Ryan said what a busy bird but he kept one for himself

This morning  we watched the Moray eels
as they swam around the wrecked ship
and a rare sight of them courting so gently
and saw the little Elvers swim away to sea

Means I was not able to write last night
or even to comment on others poems
at two, five and six they kept me very busy 
soon they will go home with my daughter

They asked can we sleep over again nana
we really like it at your home it's so fun
bless their little souls so innocent still
they brought much joy and happiness

I will feel rather blue when their mum
comes to take them back home
the house will seem so empty
without their laughter echoing

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Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2014 at 3:57 PM I love how this portrays your relationship with your grand kids.I hope you enjoy a multitude of sleepovers land accompanying laughter. Shadow Hamilton February 23, 2014 at 4:01 AM Alas they are back to school tomorrow so only weekend sleep overs Rick ty hugs

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2014 at 7:42 PM (I love that one of them calls me the favorite grandma!!) Shadow Hamilton February 22, 2014 at 4:14 AM they always want to watch childrens progs when they arrive ie power ranges but quickly get fascinated by wild life progs the 3 of them love animals and hey they are learning in a good way about them sometimes it helps with kids to think out of the normal boxes lol Andrea ty I enjoy your valuable comments hugs

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2014 at 7:42 PM You sound like a very cool grandma. MIne are 5, 8, and 11. And they enjoy sleepovers too but we don't do all this kind of stuff like you mentioned. Sometimes I walk up the street with them. hahaha. and of course, cook for them and let them watch cartoons or draw. Shadow Hamilton February 22, 2014 at 4:18 AM me too and when they run to me shouting nana it floods my heart with joy Ryan the eldest tells me time and again nana I love you no money or jewels can ever replace that Andrea I feel our inheritance is our offspring ty for reading hugs

Aiyah Torres February 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM you are such the sweetest "nana" ,Shadow! ..i can't believe that you already have 2 grandkids!! ..you are amazing!... :') ..i love your poem ^__^.. AiyaH...this is just OUR secret..(whispers)....you don't look that old...>__< Shadow Hamilton February 21, 2014 at 11:06 AM I will be 64 next month Aiyah lol and I have 5 grand kids so far ty so much hugs

Russell Sivey February 21, 2014 at 6:29 AM Its sounds like you had a lot of fun with your grandchildren my friend! Grandkids are quite a blessing, they are so adorable and sweet, especially when they are younger! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem here this morning! What a lovely piece, Great Work!!