For sure, I am so very blessed;
who would have thought this long ago?
Four generations met the test!
I, great-grandmother, never guessed,
this fact, now true, was hoped in jest-
and now, three times reached this plateau!
Three great-granddaughters fill our nest
recycled thrice- more love to grow!
Categories:
granddaughters, birth, blessing, family, happiness,
Form: Triolet
She walked into the restaurant and youngsters’ eyes did a stare.
Had probably never seen white go-go-boots or teased up hair.
Short length of her miniskirt is not shocking like it was back in the day.
Circular symmetrical patterns of her pinks and blacks are sixties gay.
She was showing off her outfit when she headed straight my way.
“What do you think?” do I look like you grandma? She stopped to say.
I think you are prettier, I told her. But you look really terrific, for sure.
Her outfit and boots-are-made-for-walking made several patrons purr.
She is dressed like an old grandma! A youngster said, clearly upset.
Her date’s googly eyes showed us that he was not this creature’s pet.
When a gorgeous girl walks into a restaurant, it does not matter.
If she is dressed in an old-fashioned way, or chocolate syrup splatter.
The confidence on my granddaughter made me excited and proud.
She is absolutely ready to take on the world, but in no way loud.
I showed her off around the room and watched the old guys bluff.
They sucked in their guts too, pretending they were also hot stuff.
Categories:
granddaughters, granddaughter,
Form: Rhyme
The women in my family
Clean baby butts, scrubb toilets
Work, go to school, cook dinner
And study for final exams while everyone sleeps
Daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers cut from the same cloth
They take care of their men
They make them wash the dishes and watch babies
While they eat pomegranate sorbet and watch The Bachelor
Or something not-football on Netflix
Our strength and our legacy
Make no mistake
The wife I married, the daughters, and granddaughters she raised
I stand in awe of every day
Categories:
granddaughters, appreciation, daughter, family, granddaughter,
Form: Free verse
the cordial crystal
with a sparkle of grape juice
clinks “Happy New Year”
12/31/2018
Categories:
granddaughters, granddaughter, grandparents, new years
Form: Haiku
GRANDDAUGHTERS
I am boxing your Disney and Elmo tapes
Except the priceless memories
I will store in my heart forever.
You, my sweethearts
Have the power to command me
When you were two and three:
Play “Mulan” and “Elmo” next in line.
Now, you are seven and nine
Have discovered computers:
Web sites, I-pod, wi-fi, DS games, u-tubes
High tech gadgets, etc.
I am grateful, you
Still have time, climb-up
In bed with me
An exclusive date on Friday nights
Recite your crafty, innocent poems
Gentle songs that lullaby.
Categories:
granddaughters, family
Form: Free verse
G irls giggle and tell secrets. That’s okay!
R ambunctious boys can cause my head to ache.
A ngelic girls are easier to take.
N ight comes. They kneel beside their bed to pray.
D ear little dolls, they go to sleep straightway,
D ress up like princesses when they awake,
A nd nicely play. No trouble do they make.
U nsullied darling little nymphs are they!
G lad news for Grandma having girls again;
H ow nice I need not deal with all the woes!
T wo sisters, Lydia and Natalyn,
E arn hugs and kisses just for being kin.
R eflections of my dreams, and on life goes. . . .
S weet granddaughters let love and laughter in!
An Acrostic Italian Sonnet for
Contest by dakarai cobb:
The Sonnet Man's Acrostic Challenge
Categories:
granddaughters, childhood, giggle,
Form: Italian Sonnet
I have beautiful granddaughters
Each one is so unique,
They bring such joy and happiness
Memories with them I'll always keep.
Taking them shopping together
Its always "Grandma come see"
Then we are off to another shop
They can wear you out so easily.
They come for visits now
Its no longer dolls and toys,
They are much to mature for that
Now its many boys,boys,boys.
They are now growing up fast
Have busy lifes with friends i can see,
But no matter what age they are
They will always be very precious to me.
Categories:
granddaughters, family, happiness, love,
Form: I do not know?