Happiness Granddaughter Poems

Baby GG is in the house
Born in beautiful month of March
Between winter and spring
No snow was on the dry grass
Gorgeous buds were emerging
And a new...

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I like the smell of rain 
That permeates my nose 
a little time before  miraculously fat drops 
start falling on my head .
They bring...

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When she giggles, with joy in her eyes,
the smile radiates the happiness so hard to find,
The beautiful unknown words she utters so cheerfully,
Rings the bell...

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Holding first grandchild,
I can see us in her face.
Great-grandmother's joy....

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I MISS YOU SO MUCH KATELYN
Free Verse

When I  first saw  you
I can't explain  the  happiness I felt 
after so many years...

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This is dedicated to my precious granddaughter, Amiana Rose Love, as a gift for her 19th birthday.  Lots of Love!

Amiana in Grandma’s Eyes

This is...

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sunnier than the sun
her disposition is golden
she exudes rays of happiness
enthusiasm gleans forth
she spins and twiirls us easily
she is invincible, powerful, funny
a miracle, who lights...

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It fills my heart with lots of love,
to watch you grow my little dove
Even after all this time
I am yours, and you are mine.

Your laughter...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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Poems about Children II



On Looking into Curious George’s Mirrors
by Michael R. Burch

for Maya McManmon, granddaughter of the poet Jim McManmon

Maya was made in the image...

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Poems about Children


The Desk
by Michael R. Burch

for Jeremy

There is a child I used to know
who sat, perhaps, at this same desk
where you sit now, and...

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Family Poems

Mother's Smile
by Michael R. Burch

There never was a fonder smile
than mother's smile, no softer touch
than mother's touch. So sleep awhile
and know she loves you...

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Never say I'll try to do this work
Just say that I will do this work
Because saying the word try
Nothing but accepting you're weakness

If your words...

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DEAR GRANDDAUGHTER

     Sweet my granddaughter Dear, My Dear!   
     You are my charismatic cheer. ...

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Angels Sing

I hear them, 
all the time. 
When I pick up my child, 
and hold her close, 
her breath…
Harps; lovely,
faraway, 
and distant.

When I go to...

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