A poem for my grandchildren:
This morning from my window I saw tracks in the snow.
“Look!” I said to Momma, “Can we see where they go?”
“It’s cold outside!” she answered, “Are you sure you want to do that?”
“Oh, I do!” I said to Momma, “I’ll go get my coat and hat!”
So, I ran to the closet where we keep our winter clothes.
I pulled out boots and mittens plus a scarf to shield my nose.
With Momma bundled up like me, we stepped outside together.
So warmly we had dressed ourselves we didn’t mind the weather.
Tracks led us to the river, then up the rocky ridge,
through the brush and bramble and over the narrow bridge.
We heard a sound then turned to see a fawn and graceful doe
huddled close together under branches hanging low.
The baby deer lay on the ground curled up fast asleep
on a simple bed of crusty leaves where the snow was not as deep.
The doe leaped to attention watching every move we made,
but we were nice and quiet, so she wouldn’t be afraid.
I looked into her big brown eyes and softly said “Hello!”
“So, you’re the ones who left behind the tracks in the snow.”
As Momma took me by the hand, we slowly backed away
from the handsome gentle creatures who had surely made my day.
Across the bridge and through the brush, then up to the plateau,
we paused for just a moment to enjoy the view below.
So brightly the sun glistened that each snowflake was a jewel,
just like glitter on a picture that I had made at school.
Back home I shed my coat and hat. Somewhere I’d lost a mitten.
“Hot chocolate?” Momma asked me as she headed for the kitchen.
“Thanks”, I said to Momma when she handed me a cup.
It tasted great, but really, it’s her smile that warmed me up!
I sat down by the window just as I had done that morning
with thoughts of all we’d seen and done while we were out exploring.
I gazed down to the path where we had been not long ago.
“Look!” I said to Momma, “we made tracks in the snow!”
Always find joy in the little things, my dears!
with love,
Grammy
Nancy Merrill Post a Day: The Things That Matter Most
Beautiful
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I appreciate that – thank you!
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Absolutely. Beautiful. Reblogging to my sister site Timeless Wisdoms
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you!
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What a lovely way to start my day. Thx.
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How very kind – thank you!
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It’s true. The “simple” things in life are what we connect with the best. They can bring fulfillment. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Neil S.
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Thanks so much! Wishing you a “simple” New Year, too!
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What an excellent, excellent poem. A little clean up on the Iambic pentameter and it’s publish-ready! I’d submit it, that’s how good it is. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks so much for the tip! I’ll look into it! I find most publishers don’t like poems that rhyme.
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Children do (like poems that rhyme). And that’s all that matters. You wrote your poem for a child. And a parent. Worked for me. Good luck!
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🙂
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Lovely
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Thank you kindly! 🙂
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Reading this is a beautiful traipse – thank you!
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Thanks – my pleasure! Happy traipsing!
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A delightful story-poem.
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So glad you think so – thank you!
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A wonderful memory. It’s the every-day things that build a life.
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Thank you! It truly is the little things… sometimes that’s hard for kids to understand.
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Beautiful. I hope your grandchildren like your poem as much I do.
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Thanks, Tracy! I hope so too! They are a little young right now, but maybe someday!
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What an endearing tale. Grandchildren bring out the best in us.
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They really do, don’t they? I appreciate your comment – thank you.
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Thank you once again for sharing your gift of the written word. You always amaze me, and this poem is a true gem.
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Thanks Pat! This one was written with lots of old memories in mind, so I’m glad you like it! Merry Christmas to you and Carl!
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Beautiful post. Thank you so much for joining the challenge.
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and thank you for letting me “crash” your photo challenge with a poem!
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Anytime!
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