Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 November 19, 2021 at 4:16 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 October 28, 2018 at 2:43 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 October 28, 2018 at 6:23 PM Thank you, Leslie, for all of your wonderful rhyming comments! Yes, my grandson had totally stolen my heart...

Hannah Borke October 26, 2018 at 7:38 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 October 26, 2018 at 7:56 AM Thank you so much for that lovely comment, Hannah! Much appreciated!

Rico Leffanta October 19, 2018 at 1:09 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 October 26, 2018 at 7:58 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 October 18, 2018 at 5:22 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 October 19, 2018 at 10:37 AM Thanks Matthew! I'm sure I will as Chanukah gets closer...

Gershon Wolf October 18, 2018 at 5:07 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 October 19, 2018 at 10:36 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 October 18, 2018 at 4:49 PM Grandchildren are a true blessing, and he sounds like a real darling by the way you have written this sweet poem. Ilene Bauer October 19, 2018 at 10:31 AM Thanks Robert! It's so nice to hear from you again...

Chris Green October 18, 2018 at 3:24 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 October 19, 2018 at 10:29 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 October 18, 2018 at 3:06 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 October 19, 2018 at 10:28 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...