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What's Your Poem About

Although I write a poem a day, Most people do not read it. It's fine with me; my ego Needs no compliments to feed it. Yet sometimes an acknowledgement Can lift my spirits high And yesterday I got one From my favorite little guy. From out of nowhere, Henry asked, With interest you can't fake, "Nana, what's your poem about?" Such joy I can't forsake. For knowing that a 5 year old, As dear to me as air, Is curious about my life - Well, nothing can compare. Though children are surprising And those close to us excel, I'm still pleased as punch with Henry - Or perhaps you couldn't tell!

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Mary Kate Marozas

Date: 11/19/2021 4:16:00 PM

I was very surprised at how many of us write a poem a day. Your poem was wonderful. that it touched the heart of one so young is why I believe so strongly in poetry. We are the instrument used to touch chosen individual souls by a loving God.

Robert Johnson

Date: 10/28/2018 2:43:00 PM

Oh ilene, your heart is so full with that one. He's always brought you joy. So yes I can tell that you are very pleased, with that lovely boy. :)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/28/2018 6:23:00 PM

Thank you, Leslie, for all of your wonderful rhyming comments! Yes, my grandson had totally stolen my heart...

Hannah Borke

Date: 10/26/2018 7:38:00 AM

Your poems are superb. A poem a day makes an entertaining diary. I'd want to have such a book on hand -- the whole series.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/26/2018 7:56:00 AM

Thank you so much for that lovely comment, Hannah! Much appreciated!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/19/2018 1:09:00 PM

Print some appropriate ones in a little book for him as a Christmas present and he'll love you even more - and enjoy them when he is a grandpa! You have a knack for choosing the right words to express yourself, and that will serve humanity for generations to come. Aloha! Rico

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/26/2018 7:58:00 AM

I have considered putting together a little collection for him, Rico, and I do think he'd enjoy it. Thank you for reading and Aloha to you, too!

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/18/2018 5:22:00 PM

Enjoyable poem here! I hope you can write a Chanukah poem or two. I have a couple on the "soup" B'Shalom Matthew Anish

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/19/2018 10:37:00 AM

Thanks Matthew! I'm sure I will as Chanukah gets closer...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/18/2018 5:07:00 PM

Ah, Henry the nachas machine! I'm so happy for you, Ilene --- and a bit jealous, as nobody in my family or extended family ever inquires about my poetry. Oh, well. (Unlike you, perhaps, without encouragement from Soupers, I don't know if I could continue writing). Best wishes, Gershon

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/19/2018 10:36:00 AM

Hey Gershon! I love the "nachas machine" comment! Adorable! I don't really get much feedback (except daily from my husband, which is wonderful for me) and a few loyal Soupers but I'd still write even without them. Don't we all really write for ourselves? I do, anyway...

Robert Pettit

Date: 10/18/2018 4:49:00 PM

Grandchildren are a true blessing, and he sounds like a real darling by the way you have written this sweet poem.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/19/2018 10:31:00 AM

Thanks Robert! It's so nice to hear from you again...

Chris Green

Date: 10/18/2018 3:24:00 PM

I could tell and this poem Ilene literally brought tears to my eyes, Not because of sadness but the happiness and joy I hear in your words. I'm funny like that, I cry at happy things. Happiness, when it is true like in your poem, overwhelms me. I loved this poem, it was happiness in its most beautiful form.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/19/2018 10:29:00 AM

Wow, I am very touched by this, Chris! Thank you so much for telling me this - it means a lot to me...

Jan Allison

Date: 10/18/2018 3:06:00 PM

aww bless him Ilene I am sure he will be delighted when you read this poem dedicated in his honour... and you know I am a huge fan of your work!:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/19/2018 10:28:00 AM

Thanks, Jan! It's amazing to me that he's actually in tune with my life (can't say that about many of my friends and relatives!). Thanks for your constant support...