Grandma's Prayer
(This poem was written in memory of my two grandmothers)
Baby dear with angel eyes,
How does it feel to know no lies?
How does it feel to know no pain?
Oh baby dear, please explain.
Baby dear with hair of gold,
How does it feel to not be old?
How does it feel to be so new?
Oh baby dear I wish I were you.
Baby dear with smile so bright,
How does it feel to have your sight?
To see each day with open eyes,
To be filled with wonder and surprise?
Baby dear with skin so pink,
Oh baby dear, what do you think?
Simple thoughts and simple joys
Mama’s love, food and toys.
I’ve been around, I’ve seen it all
It’s been years since I was small.
The things I’ve seen, the things I’ve done;
I can not say life’s not been fun.
Oh baby dear let me hold you near,
Whisper stories in your ear,
Touch your softness, drink in your youth,
See your first steps and your first tooth.
Let me enjoy you for a while,
Talk to you and make you smile.
For life moves quickly day by day,
And time will come that I go away.
Time goes on, it does not stand still,
And change happens as it always will.
Remember this and hear me well;
Your life story is yet to tell.
An open book for you to write,
An unsung song, an untold plight,
An empty page before you stands,
You hold your life in your two hands.
May your life be full of joy and grace,
May God look softly on your face.
And baby dear as I hold you near;
Remember this your grandma’s prayer.
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