Great Grandson

I wrote this after babysitting my 11 month old Great grandson, Ayden

Ayden-my great grandson-

I was babysitting him

and we hadn't seen each other for awhile,

so, his view of me was rather dim.

His memory is short,

because his age is not long,

as i gazed upon his face,

I began to sing a song.

He began to relax,

laid back in my arms.

I started rocking him,

it couldn't do him any harm.

He liked my singing,

he thought it was swell,

though I can't carry a tune,

I wasn't going to tell.

I only sing when we're alone,

when no one else is here,

because my voice hurts deeply,

any grown-up ear.

His eyes began to close,

as I studied his face;

asleep or awake,

a baby is full of grace.

I am thankful

that I've lived enough years

to experience this

and I cry these happy tears.

Reviews

[Craig2591]

Beautiful! I laugh because I used to sing to my daughter when she was a baby but only when no one else could hear me. For the same reason.

[Barbara Walker]

It comforts me to know I am not alone! Thank you!

[MikeV]

Such a beautiful poem! My sons name Ayden
and when i read your words it made me think of him
I immediately got lost in your heartwarming piece
keep it up, i loved this :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thanks Mike! I love the name Ayden!

[Cole Hayley]

Awh, this is really sweet :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Cole!

[Keith]

Delightful Barbara, very sweet. I am loving being a grandfather myself, its a great gig.

[Barbara Walker]

It is great, isn't it? I have four grands and one great!

[Keith]

They pretty much got me started into poetry, my first ones were all for/about the grandchildren.

[carol burgess romance]

You are truely blessed to have rocked your great grandchild to sleep

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Carol!

[annabellee]

such a gorgeous and sweet poem about your grandson. Enjoyed reading it :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you so much!

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Frieda P]

Such a heartfelt feel emanating from your page, didn't think you were old enough to be a great grandmama Barbara. My voice screeches too but the kids never minded. A sweet treat, thanks for sharing this one.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Frieda! I had children at a young age and became a grandmother at the age of 35!

[Frieda P]

Oh my word, that's young, most women are starting a family at that age these days, good to be a young granny! ;-)

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. My grandchildren give me hope and reason to keep on living. I like the description of the time spend with your grandchild. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you!