how much

there is something very special about spending time with either of my granddaughters

         

painting by elaine feliciano courtesy of etsy.com NYoriginalpaintings

 

                    today

                                     you skipped

across the tense span of my life

scattering the baggage i've been forced to carry

                to parts unknown

          it’s true

while the sun was high in the sky

the strangely familiar flavor of happiness

danced across my taste buds

like spring rain watering flowers

your smile nourished my soul

                    that’s why

i’ll always write you poems full of sweetness

even put some icing and sprinkles on the top

hoping someday you will understand

how much your oma loves you

 

Author's Note

I spent the afternoon with my oldest granddaughter today. What a boost for my attitude. Just love my granddaughters!

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

what a beautiful sentiment.. you can feel the pure joy and love in this one girl.. I hope you are saving these for them to read later... imagery is whimsical and playful, it makes my heart smile as your radiant spirit dances across the page in sheer bliss.. what a sight to behold.. just lovely...

[Lydia Shutter]

I am, April....and they know I write poetry about them. They are the light in my life. Thanks for your review. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

you're more than welcome.. and that is awesome.. something that all of you can treasure.. warms my heart..

[Sheila Kline]

You convey your love for your granddaughter/s in a way that is like putting the cherry on top of the sundae! I can see you adding the icing and sprinkles to this special day for the two of you! Ah, 'tis all is so memorable when memories are made as this! May you ever cherish times as this, but I need not remind you of it as I am sure you already have that place tucked within your heart just for oma's girls!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely, Sheila. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Cassie]

this is the most beautiful poem I have read, of course I have read others but this one touches my gut, it does make me cry happily, this is so beautiful Lyd. You really love your grand kids, this says it all.

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Cassie)))))) yes, I really do. They are part of my heart and soul and always will be. Thank you so much...sorry to make you cry though. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I'm so glad you had a wonderful day Lydi - you deserve it. This is a beautiful poem for your granddaughter...filled with icing and sprinkles and lots and lots of oma's love!

Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Julie...it was a special day for sure! Lydi**

[redzone]

Lydi, you know I share in that "laughter" and internal delight that only grandkids can bring to our "attitudes". And you express this so well in the delicacy of your words in this lovely poem; words such as "like spring rain watering flowers... " yes Lydi your poem does nourish us and allows us to grow and share in this attitude.... now here is a "nice" poem one in which I could hear the screams of a young childs delight... beautiful Lydi.... ~~redzone. And with sprinkles too !!!

[Lydia Shutter]

With sprinkles....whipped cream too? :) thank you so much, Curt. Yes, I know your grandchildren are special to you as well...and I am sure they give you warm fuzzies right back! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... being a grandmother is a position requiring
ancient wisdom and yet knowing the latest trend.
A challenge for me to support my daughter's wishes...
and yet wearing my own personality like a Crown.
Lydi... a beautiful poem that is so full of love that
the birds of Spring will twitter its lines forever and a day.
truly.... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so wise, Pat....indeed, we must support our children's wishes while instilling some of our own wisdom. I know you are very close with all three of your grandchildren. It is a special relationship. Thank you for your review. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

You are welcome Lydi... as poets we are fortunate
to once again celebrate all things through the hearts
of our grands. We give them a legacy of romance
and gypsy music that will sustain them until the
twelfth of never and beyond. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely, dear friend!

[Corset]

This is so sweet and heart felt, I love that grandma name, Oma, isn't that German? Lovely write, made me heart light to read it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Actually, it is Dutch, but I believe the Germans use the term "Oma" for "grandma" as well. Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[Corset]

my pleasure :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is lovely my sweet Lady.If they read this they would know how much you love them :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Right now they are only 5 and 10....perhaps one day they will understand. Thank you so much, Vidya. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are most welcome :)

[Relic]

Although I'm not a grandparent, I'm sure it's a special benefit to be one. The love you have for them is quite evident through your affectionate words. Nicely done Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Nourishing your spirit with the sweetness of innocent love and sprinkling your garden flowers with nourishing rain of child questions, icing your cake with understanding of oma's love towards them. A marvelous poem...:)..........

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sami. Nice new photo of you! Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you kindly. You are welcome muchly...:)..................

[Latifa]

such an emotional piece,very touching.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Latifa. Lydi**