When I Became a Nana

When I became a nana,
On this date, ten years ago,
There were so many things I didn’t
Know I didn’t know.

Like how I’d feel to hold my grandson,
Singing him to sleep,
Or how my love for him would bloom
And settle in, down deep.

The months and years I’ve watched him grow
Have flown by in a snap,
From when I read him “Goodnight Moon”
While nestled in my lap…

Until today, when we discuss
The world and its events.
I marvel at his knowledge
But a part of me laments

That times I rocked him in my arms
Were part of bygone days,
Yet I’ll remember always
All the trust held in his gaze.
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Date: 9/17/2023 8:45:00 PM
A beautiful ending, Ilene, to a beautiful too! I'm reminded of my youth when I babysitted for my five year old nephew – it was as close as I ever wanted to be a father. / Maurice
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Date: 9/16/2023 11:35:00 PM
I found this to be a very touching poem.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/17/2023 6:20:00 AM
Thank you, Aysha! I appreciate you taking the time to comment…
Date: 9/16/2023 4:22:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Ilene. Squeeze them tight Nana. They grow up so very fast.
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Date: 9/17/2023 6:19:00 AM
Thanks, Jerry! Yes, they do! I’m grateful I’ve been able to be a part of their lives…
Date: 9/16/2023 1:03:00 PM
such a touching tender tribute Ilene, I especially love the final stanza:-) hugs Jan xx
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/17/2023 6:18:00 AM
Thanks, Jan! You know how crazy I am about my grandson. Hard to believe he’s 10!
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