Grandchildren Family Poems

I remember sitting on my grand dad’s knee,
when he told me about the good old days.

How he courted my grandmother with glee,
He fell in love...

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My parents found the perfect way to make me behave on each step of the life I’m notching…they told me whatever I do good or...

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One of my favorite parts of Christmas is not the joy and merriment we make…it’s not the presents…or the food…it’s the family photo that we...

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A POEM FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN



Remember me as the rising sun, shining brightly in the sky
the budding rose that brings a smile to your face, as...

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Welcoming hearth warms us as we tromp in the snow.
Darling children in gorgeous Christmas outfits, as we all know.
They are passed around from Aunt to...

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Have you ever read a book to your child, back when they were young and more carefree?
They pick out a book, brings it to you,...

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I'll have a place beside you 'neath angel-white marble
in lovers' moonlight,
in the veterans cemetery with brothers and sisters,
some who fell in the fight,
where the mown...

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It is officially today the end of Spring, 
Our beautiful blossoming garden
Now as awesome as the one we left behind, 
And tomorrow starts our Summer...

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All about me my name is James Edward Lee Sr forwards to describe me our love of humanity patience peace peacekeeper 
My family members are...

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As we visited with our daughter and grandchildren the other night
we were reminded of the moment each was born. 
Oh, how we celebrated that day.
at...

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The bucket sits idle
catching the dripping of dreams
discoloring as they evaporate.
Their tenuous connection to time
now but an echo in the bucket.

The bucket has never held
any...

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Everything in my past,
has shaped me into who I am today

Daughter I'm fine
Thinking on all the years we had
which you today opt out of
Actions, decisions...

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My adoptive mom my grandma model
She a giver
Of herself
In ways
Soft
Kind
Loving
Others first
Giving her time
Caring for grandchildren with special meals

 

Contest: Double Tetractys # 5
Date: 11/04/2020
Sponsor: Eve...

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Poems about Fathers and Grandfathers I

I translated the first six Native American poems for my father when he chose to enter hospice and end his...

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Hull fair

October and it arrives,
Hull fair is a family thing,
As children parents take you,
Teenagers you go with mates,
As adults you take your kids,
I've not seen...

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