On Becoming a New Grandparent (A Poem)
By Maria Malone, 31st Mar 2011 | Follow this author
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This is a poem to reflect the joy felt by a grandparent (or parent) on seeing the new baby for the first time.
On Becoming a New Grandparent
A tiny newborn baby, I knew not before today
A precious gift from God, finally here to stay
In my waiting arms is placed, on this anticipated day
While peacefully sleeping to behold in joy displayed:
Pink tiny fingers that gently twirl, then open some
To gently play, already, upon my welcoming thumb,
A newborn baby's button nose and perfect ruby lips,
And sleepy eyes trying so to take a peek at me.
A newborn baby swaddled in love, joy, and hope
For all the bright tomorrows yet to unfold
A newborn baby received today with love
Of a new life on a journey yet to be told.
Blessings to us, a new year now fulfilled
A tiny newborn baby, I knew not before today
Has found a special place from this humble start
Forever to remain nestled deep within my heart.
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1st Apr 2011 (#)
Just beautiful, Maria,and captures the wonder of a new born infant perfectly...Lovely share..
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1st Apr 2011 (#)
Ain't nothin' better; you captured it well. Sweet!
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2nd Apr 2011 (#)
Sweet! ;-))
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8th Apr 2011 (#)
Beautiful poem, and congratulations!
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9th Apr 2011 (#)
There is truly nothing better!! Thanks so much.
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14th Apr 2011 (#)
This is exactly how I feel about my little Tristan. He will be 1 years old next month. People have explained to me through the years just how great it was going to be, being a grammy. I never knew just how special it was until it happened last May. The best feeling ever! Just lovely. Thank you for sharing.:)
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14th Apr 2011 (#)
Thanks Denise and Congrats on your grandbaby!! : )
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28th Apr 2011 (#)
Beautiful...I wrote a similar poem about my nephew when he was born. So much inspiration from a new life waiting to unfold. They just don't stay little long enough. I loved this!
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28th Apr 2011 (#)
Thank you KWriter, they are such a joy : )
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29th Aug 2011 (#)
Beautifully written.
Well crafted poem for the joy of grandparenting.
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29th Aug 2011 (#)
Beautifully written.
Well crafted poem for the joy of grandparenting.
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30th Aug 2011 (#)
Thank you Rath, my grandson is 7 mos. old and brings such joy!
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