by Howard b.
Member since:
December 7, 2006

Little hands.

May 07, 2007 06:43 PM UTC
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Little hands that reach to touch you.

Little arms that hold you tight.

Little head upon the pillow .

As he lays dreaming every night.

 

Little eyes that look for knowlege.

And a smile that lights  the room.

Playing with his little cars .

As he pushes they go zoom.

 

He grows an inch a month now.

But he isn't very tall.

We keep track of all the inches .

With a mark upon the wall.

 

He walks with me beside him.

His steps are really slow.

Compared to mine their tiny.

In the dust the prints they show.

 

At two years old , a genius.

For the child is really smart.

No prejudice will you find here.

from grandma's loving heart.

 

Comments: 30

Deb J. May 7, 2007, 6:48pm UTC
Oh yes!! I definately know that feeling!! The sweet little urchins!! Love 'em to pieces!!! Terrific poem! Great rhyming!
Howard b. May 7, 2007, 7:03pm UTC
Thank you Deb .This little guy is something special in our lives. Thank you for reading and commenting. I added a picture. But hit continue to fast I think.lol.
Howard b. May 7, 2007, 7:05pm UTC
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you liked it Janet. He is the only one that can get me on the floor coloring.lol.
Wilma M. May 7, 2007, 7:16pm UTC
Aren't grand kids great? I have my 4 year old grandson with me 5 days a week about 9-10 hrs a day. I always lie down for a few minutes by him when he takes his nap. He is so adorable all curled up, holding my hand.
Howard b. May 7, 2007, 7:28pm UTC
Hi Wilma.They are special little people. Bundles of love. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem.
DragonSoul !. May 7, 2007, 9:55pm UTC
I just hope someday I can enjoy grandkids as you describe in this poem. For that matter, I hope to someday have kids...but that's another matter altogether. Beautiful piece Howard, as perhaps the one thing that can turn my heart and soul to mush, is children.
Howard b. May 7, 2007, 9:58pm UTC
Thank you DragonSoul. This little one twists me around his little finger. I'm glad you liked it . Thanks for commenting.
que.e.duck . May 8, 2007, 6:01am UTC
What a sweet and well-written verse!!
Wow, Howard, you are a great poet! This is really fine stuff!
Sue D. May 8, 2007, 10:04am UTC
Howard I love your writing, and this poem is no exception. It is just precious. Congratulations for being featured in Poet's Nook!
Mary Beth Magee May 8, 2007, 11:24am UTC
Howard, there is nothing makes a house a home so much as a child. Thanks for sharing with "My Home Town - tell us about the place you call home."
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 4:42pm UTC
Hi Sue L. It so easy to write about our little guy. He is such a pleasure. Thanks for commenting.
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 4:47pm UTC
Hello Sue B. My wife ask me the other day to write her a poem about our grandson. It didn't take long. We have so much love for this little guy. I hope it shows in how I write.
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 4:56pm UTC
Hi Sue D. It sure makes you feel good to have a poem featured on a site. Dragon Soul has featured another one for me a while back. I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for the congratulations.
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 5:01pm UTC
Hi Mary Beth . Thank you for commenting. I've lived so many places. It's hard to write about just one. Thats one reason I love to write . My fast moving life has given me so much to write about. My childhood stories are the best. I will write something about where I have live though. Again Thanks for commenting.
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 7:16pm UTC
Rebecca. I'm so glad you liked it. Believe me Rebecca, Grandkids are sure worth waiting for. They are so much fun. when they get tired of you they can go home.lol. Thanks for the nice comment.
Howard b. May 8, 2007, 10:05pm UTC
Thank you Ruth for commenting on it. I'm glad you liked it. They are special.
steven ray b. May 9, 2007, 2:22am UTC
howard, your poem is great,and ive been reading a lot of your stories . they brings back a lot of memories for me . keep it up , ill check back later . brother steve
Marinela Kotsina May 9, 2007, 3:31am UTC
Howard, I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother. I love children a lot and wished to have had an army of them.
You write from the heart
thank you
love and light be with you today and every day
Carol Lloyd May 9, 2007, 3:36am UTC
thanks
Howard b. May 9, 2007, 6:13pm UTC
Hey there Steve. Thanks for commenting. I'll keep writting.
Howard b. May 9, 2007, 6:15pm UTC
Hi Marinela, Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I hope you have a whole bunch of grandkids. Bless you and yours.
Howard b. May 9, 2007, 6:16pm UTC
Thank you Carol for taking the time to read and comment.
Yes, Howard, it certainly does show!
Howard b. May 10, 2007, 4:48pm UTC
Thanks for commenting Sue B.
Terry Sturtevant May 12, 2007, 11:37am UTC
I was the first of four to make my parents into Grandparents. I was never sure if they enjoyed that. But that was 26 years ago and my folks are still with us and in great health.

Your poem so reminded me of walking with my boy when he was a tot. Gosh that was a joy.
Howard b. May 12, 2007, 7:15pm UTC
Hi Terry. Our grandson Is a real joy to us too. Thanks for commenting.
Elise who never leaves generic comments Nov 22, 2008, 1:16pm UTC
Great poem Howard. I don't have grand youngins yet, but I expect to one day - as I do have four kids and at least one of them should have kids of their own one day. lol

Thanks for commenting on my post. :-)

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