Footprints

(For Jahkai my grandson)

oh baby boy, oh baby boy

my love for you is flowing

the stars my darling bright at night

by day are not for showing

but you dear child such joy you bring

you reach each nook and cranny

remember this for all your years

adored you are by nanny

Reviews

[Eilis]

Something that will long be treasured by this lucky boy, I’m sure, Chris. What a lovely lullaby for a young child. I used to make up song for my kids when they were babies and they have become our own private collection of lullabies. I sometimes wonder if they will sing them to their own children someday.

I love about this that it does remind me how far love stretches and that love thrives in the simplicity of our affections. We just have to bask in the overflow of feeling. And learn to express it. I feel it here, Chris. It’s lovely.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely response Eilis. Yes, as soon as I am able I will sit him on my knee and sing it to him. At the moment he is able to visit our garden, but two meters away. He can still smile for Nanny though :)

Chris

[Eilis]

Oh, that must be so hard, Chris. But a baby's smile is a wonderful gift. :)

[Chris Shaw]

A baby's smile melts your heart :))

[alanwgraham]

Perfect Chris. You have described perfectly our own bliss over the last 2 years with our first grandson. Now we have as plethora of photos and videos to relive the magic. We've also got a three month grandson and another due in 2 weeks. What a lovely poem.
Take care.
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Alan. I remember when your first grandchild was born and now number three is about to arrive. How wonderful for you. They certainly shine some life on my life. Have fun with the little ones and thank you for calling on this little rhyme.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

What a heartfelt write for a grandchild. I feel this way about my two granddaughters. Nothing quite like the love of a grandparent for a grandchild. So sweet, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful being a grandparent. I have four Lydi**. Three are grown. but this little one is just seven months old and gets spoiled by the whole family. I am sure you have lots of fun having two granddaughters. Thanks for visiting Lydi**.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, nothing like a baby to spoil! We are expecting another grandchild later this year....looking forward to it!

[Chris Shaw]

How lovely for you :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you!

[Lale]

"Oh Jahkai! be grateful for this nanny."
You're amazing, Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lale and this little boy is my heart's delight.

Chris

[Lale]

they say dearer than our children are the children of our children.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes, because you see them less you love them dearer :)

[Lale]

God bless your grandchildren

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. I have four :)

[Lale]

that's sweet :)