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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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A tribute to the powerful entrance of grandchildren into my life!!!! I couldn’t wait until my birthday Presents all over the place It finally came and everything was nice… but it wasn’t like I thought it would be… I couldn’t wait for Christmas Lots of presents and surprises It is here and we finally can open things… but it wasn’t quite like I thought it would be I couldn’t wait for grandchildren So many months from when we got the clue So much waiting and wondering So much … and when he came.. it was better than anything I had ever dreamed A family shared the birth and the love and the joy and the special gift was beyond words Tears fell and hearts cried for joy Then we were waiting again Months and months to wonder and to wait So much… and when she came.. it was even better than I thought – love joy birthing together Now they are part of Christmas and birthdays and I can’t wait… It is better than I would have ever dreamed… |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This gave me pleasurable chills.. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL... Something about their faces when I see them. I know...it is their eyes, their smiles, the giggles, the energy, so much more. Yes, it is better than it could have been. Thank You Paul... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I love the uplifting feel of your poem, Paul.... Aren't grandkids wonderful... We are taking our grandaughter to her ballet recital tonight. We get to see, not only the recital itself, but all of the stuff that goes on before... I will actually get to see her get her makeup on and her hair done... And this year for the first time.....she is going to wear a tutu ( she is 9 yrs old )  ~ grandparent hugsLyra |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Ah, I love this. My first granddaughter was born 2 days before my birthday,the best gift ever. And now she is almst 6! Time flies even faster these dys, hm Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Don't ya just want to hug the juice right out of them?!  I've got 7 and love them all to bits! Good write Paul! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Spirit Of Twilight Member
since 2002-01-11
Posts 116India |
This a beautiful, warm and uplifting poem! ~Neha |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Barry - itis better tahn it could have been and yes their faces and energy - they are wonderful - thanks for the kind words - Paul Lyra - what a treat you have in store for this evening - I am sure your heart will swell many times its size - thanks for your kind comments - Grandkids are so wonderful - Paul Sandra - thanks for your kinds words and what a special present you got - it was more than you ever expected huh? wonderful bundles of joy and yes the time just evaporates - Paul Nancy - oh yes when I can catch them I still do a bit of juice squeezing. I can only dream about that many bundles of wonder - thanks for the nice words - Paul |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Neha - thanks for your uplifting comment - Paul |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul I have one granddaughter, a delight with her first tooth and a grin. Seeing my son with her touches me so much. Loved the love in this poem! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Paul, A delightful write and a delight to read. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GoodKnight~ A delightful read~ What joy ! I'm blessed with my first ... and I waited a lifetime for her ... She is everything I could have dreamed her to be .... and more~ She inspires my heart to pen the joy~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - thanks for the kind words and for sharing your grandchild with me!! Paul Seymour - thanks for your kind comments - Paul Marge - It is true - we wait a lifetime for them - how wonderful they are and thanks for sharing yours with me and for your kind words - Paul |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous...I have one myself...James |
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my3monkeytoes Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 152In the Carolina Breeze |
Nice, Goodknight. This is such a lovely statement! ~SM |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! (smiles) Oh Paul, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet fried, I am so happy for you and I wish you and your grandchildren to spend many precious memories together! (big hugggsssssss) This is such wonderful news, sweet friend, we're all sooooo happy for you we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thak you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Paul darling boy this is utterly utterly wonderful writing I haven’t got any grand children and the way my three are going I never will have, but I do remember my mum being just as thrilled as you obviously are. She utterly adored Krissy who reciprocated right from the first moment. Krissy was never so happy as when she was with her Minnie it stood for me nanny. Luckily for me when the other two arrived she loved them equally. This speaks of your joy and delight and I’m very happy for you. The writing is exceptional I love it utterly   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Although I'm just settled into the mommy theme... I've been there with the waiting and joy!!! This was beautiful Paul... *congrats sir!!!* Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
children are precious, so is this touching poem. I am sure you make your grandkids proud too ! mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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