Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a poem I share with folks who mention grandchildren.

Across The Room

When you look across the room,
And see your grand children smile,
Why not stop everything,
Just to play with them a while?
For all too soon the years,
May take them to a distant place,
And many will be the days,
You'll long to see their face.
Don't let those precious years,
Slip by until they're grown,
To take some time to cherish them,
And make your love well known.
For as you strive to love them,
The way God wants you to,
You'll build such precious memories,
That they'll show their love to you.
(C)Patricia Lawrence

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Patrcia. Very nice.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed your new creation--the Novetrain and your picture of your grandchildren--I take vicarious pleasure, since, as you might recall my son is a 39-year-old bachelor (he had a birthday in November!). Your rhymes and repeats intensified your theme of children being a "precious gift". Enjoy! -Joan

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Joan. Glad your liked it and them.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

I thought that girl was grown up, Tom? ;)
What year was this taken? ;)
Lovely poem, and it's true... well, except that they are sweet ALL
the time, we both know that isn't true! LOL
But they are cute, I"ll give them that.
Thanks for sharing.
I've never heard of a novetrain, I like the interlocking feature and the
cool rhyme scheme.
Well done!
Cat

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Cat, that was taken two years ago. She's 3 now. You probably never heard that one before because I just coined it a few hours ago.

reply by I am Cat on 03-Jan-2016

REally? You made it up? Well that's awesome! ;) Congratulations! ;)

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Well I am glad you have written down the rhyme scheme because it means I don't have to. When I was reading it through for the first time (before reading the notes) I had a feeling of deja vue on the form. I thought it was a bit triolettish (if that word is allowable). I thought i a very appropriate form for the subject matter. Little kids love repetition so this works a treat.

Thanks for sharing, grandad.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Pantygynt. I like that - Trioletish. Exactly.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

At this age they are still sweet and you can control them still to behave as they grow they develop.their own personalities and own ways to do things.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Sandra. I do wish They could skip the teenage years.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think I'm more aware of my grandchildren than my own girls when raising them, and appreciate them so much. And like you I appreciate their uniqueness, their individual gifts and abilities, I watch and and sympathise with their parent's struggles in raising them. My children have turned out better than I could have imagined, thanks to God's strategic help and His imparted wisdom, I loved this well moulded and articulate, sweetly timed delicacy, full of wisdom and appreciation and joy that children bring, they are our teachers. This was written in clever repetition and rhymed fascinatingly, well done, Blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you Roy. That was a wonderful review, full of insight, sharing, and expertise.

reply by royowen on 03-Jan-2016

Most welcome

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

Your grandkids are adorable. Kids are something special even if they can be trying at times. I love playing with my nephews but I am usually glad to give them back. Great job and enjoy them while you can :)

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thank you ExperiencingLiphe. Yup,I'm know what you mean.