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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Portrait of a Grandson He's charming, he's funny, annoying and sweet He's got hands full of dimples and wings on his feet A step out of babyhood into a boy A pocket of dreams and a bundle of joy He smothers you up in his whimsical charms You get caught in the web of his kisses and arms He's cunning and skillful to get what he needs And very adept at mischievous deeds He's got curls on his head and a scratch on his knee A smile that entices, a laugh full of glee He's got eyes that are magnets and skin that is fair And peanut butter remnants stuck in his hair He's got skills in linguistics of words never sung Unimaginable syllables flow from his tongue With expressions and gestures to go with it all And comical faces that you never saw His speed at destruction is hard to consume And you feel like a hurricane swept through the room But he quickly turns any annoyance to shame When he gives hugs and kisses and whispers your name A one year old grandson - he just can't be beat! He's charming, he's funny, annoying and sweet Elizabeth Santos |
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Bright Melody Junior Member
since 1999-11-06
Posts 37O'Fallon Illinois |
I love this. I could see everything, from the knees to the hair. I don't yet have grandchildren (or even children I'm 16) but I can see how you feel and your love for him. If you love something let it go... if it comes back it's yours... if it doesn't it never was. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You've hit the nail right on the head with this one, Elizabeth! They are all that, for sure!! Wonderful poem!  Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
what a precious tribute to your grandson, this is perfect and beautiful Liz, your love and pride shines thru in everyword!!! He will treasure this when he is older!!! take care Janet Marie |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Liz, This time, I knew from the start that you were talking about grandson.  Your love for him is expressed so well. ~Gene |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Liz, I love this one You've put a big smile on my face  Is being a Grandmother just as grand as being a mother ? Sigh, I sometimes miss the time they were as adorable as you painted. |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
(all I can do is smile at this poem, Elizabeth)Joy |
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rich-pa Member
since 2000-02-07
Posts 317New Orleans, Louisiana |
i enjoyed it, and even though i'm not a real big fan of rhyming i'll have to say you did a very fine job with it. thanks for the read, i hope to feel the same one day when i have grandkids rich-pa |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
I have a smile from ear to ear and your poem put it there. I have three teenagers and I love them very much but they keep me on my toes every minute with what seems to be weighty stuff, but this poem makes me want to go and give hugs and kisses to them and tell them I love them. Thank you for this great feeling!!!! Cerenity |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi its me again with a smile still. Is there a way I can e-mail this to my self???? Cerenity |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Cerenity, yes there is! At the top of Elizabeth's poem on the right hand side there is an envelope icon that says 'send'. Click on that and enter your email address and there you have it! I'm sure Elizabeth will be thrilled to see that you liked it so much!! It brought me quite a few smiles too!  Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your kind replies to this poem. I'm sure many can relate, and please feel free to copy it And to rich-pa, please teach me free verse. It's so hard for me Thanks Liz |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Liz..I don't often come over here from Open Forum but this morning I thought I'd look in on everyone here and see what was new...I found a big breathe of fresh air on your poem here. I simply loved it. I too am getting myself a copy to give to my mother...she always appreciated a great poem such as this. Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable read. Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Beautiful poem as all of your's are. Can hardly wait to have grandchildren! |
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Exile Junior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 42 |
This was delightful! And could only be written by a grandparent; the parents would be too exhausted to write it, and too irritated most of the time to think that way. Reminds me so much of my own little "bundle of joy", several years back..... A splendid job! Thank you for sharing that with us. Exile PS - Hope you still feel so tenderly toward him when he gets to be, oh, say 14.... |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Hold on, I'll be right back, I need to get a frame for this! Beautiful portrait you've painted here, Liz! This is definitely going on my wall! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
This is so cute! He seems to be quite the charmer! |
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