Laura Leiser Poet Light Verse

When Families Collide

Around this time of year
Our families draw near
They gather side by side.

Young and old they meet
And munch on tasty treats
Around the fireside.

A conversation starts
The subject quickly parts
A gap a generation wide.

The men get more intense
The women are incensed
They exit and they cry.

But grandma has a plan
She does all that she can
And quickly runs outside.

She finds her new grand babe
In mama's arms and says
"He's needed there inside!"

She brings the baby in
All eyes are turned to him
His smile a mile wide. 

A calm is then restored
Old arguments ignored
Hearts melt away their pride.

A child brought them peace
Just like the Prince of Peace
Back then one starry night.


2015

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Beejadhur Sewumber June 5, 2015 at 3:08 PM I like this poem. It's really a wonderful piece I'd like to read again and again.Congrats Laura Leiser June 5, 2015 at 4:23 PM Thank you, Beejadhur. I appreciate your comments.

William Gray March 1, 2015 at 12:39 PM Clever Grandma!. Loved this piece Laura. Laura Leiser March 1, 2015 at 1:58 PM Thanks, William. You are kind to comment!

Laura Leiser February 4, 2015 at 5:02 PM Why, thank you, Andrea, for checking out some of my other poems! That is an honor coming from you! I appreciate it. :)

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2015 at 2:18 PM wow, this is quite an amazing one I just found of yours. It is very unique in message it gives. A fave! Laura Leiser February 4, 2015 at 5:04 PM Why, thank you, Andrea, for checking out some of my other poems. I really appreciate it! :)

Sandra Haight January 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM Hi Laura, I just found your poem featured on the Home Page this week! Congratulations! The family situation sounds familiar...but grandma and baby to the rescue! Loved the allegory! Hugs, Sandra Laura Leiser January 23, 2015 at 4:25 PM Thanks for your kind comment, Sandra. I appreciate it!

Joe Maverick January 19, 2015 at 12:42 PM Congratulations on the feature here Lisa..' Great thoughts & words. Laura Leiser January 19, 2015 at 1:17 PM Thank you, Joe. I appreciate your kind comment!

Vera Duggan December 21, 2014 at 5:38 PM Hi Laura,very well said, I think it is the booze that gets into people, I don't think I know one family that this doesn't happen too, especially here in Oz. We are over the arguments these days, as you get older you get over it, great write my friend...........Vera........... Laura Leiser December 21, 2014 at 5:42 PM Thank you for your comment, Vera. I'm anticipating our trip to see relatives this Christmas and hope all will be peaceful as we have strong personalities in our clan!!

Daver Austin December 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM "Suffer the little babes," eh. Love it. Very Christmasy. Love, daver Laura Leiser December 19, 2014 at 11:26 AM Thanks, Daver! God bless and have a Merry Christmas!

David Meade December 18, 2014 at 10:41 PM Grandma is one smart lady!! Your last stanza is awesome!! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas -- peaceful!! Laura Leiser December 18, 2014 at 11:59 PM Thanks for your kind comments, David. It was a fun write!