Thursday 2 July 2020

DEAR JOSHUA:

On Saturday(4th) it is my eldest
grandchild's birthday. he will be 22.
below is the poetic letter I wrote
when he was born.
His grandfather passed away 2 months later.
 
DEAR JOSHUA: OUR FIRST GRANDCHILD:
Welcome to the world and to our family,
May your life be filled with love
In everything you see.
You have a precious mother
Who will give you love and tender care.
Your father looked so proud of you
As you peacefully slept there.
He too was out first child,
Not so many years ago.
And we're not ashamed   to tell you.
How we loved him so.
May your life be filled with laughter,
And always wear a smile.
For we're only on this earth
For just a little while/
So as you grow from baby to toddler,
From boyhood to man.
We'll always remember the first time 
We saw you .........love from your
Grandad and your nan x 
 
Copyright Yvonne Lewis:
From the book
Negative V. Positive.

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12 comments:

  1. Joanne2 July 2020 at 04:44

    22 - hope he's doing well and can celebrate his birthday a bit (and carefully). Nice poem for his history. Take care and you hold a celebration on his behalf at your place. You deserve a treat too.

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 06:58

      Might just have a celebration on the anniversary of becoming a grandmother. Thanks Joanne.

      Yvonne.

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh2 July 2020 at 04:47

    I hope he treasures that poem.
    He should visit the States during his birthday. Then it would look like all the fireworks and celebrations were for him.

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 06:59

      Yes Alex he should visit the US.......if travelling was allowed.
      Thanks for the comment.

      Yvonne.

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  3. betty2 July 2020 at 08:35

    What a sweet poem for your grandson!! Happy early birthday to him!

    betty

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 10:48

      Thank you Betty, that was only the second poem I wrote.....the only one my late husband seen.

      Yvonne.

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  4. Sandra Cox2 July 2020 at 09:48

    Happy Birthday to your grandson! What a lovely tribute.

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 10:48

      Thank you Sandra. pleased you liked it.

      Yvonne.

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  5. Fundy Blue2 July 2020 at 11:09

    What a lovely poem in honor of your grandson, Yvonne! Wishing him a happy birthday and many more. And wishing you happy memories of his birth and the love of your life!

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 12:30

      Thank you Louise for your kind words. Much appreciated.

      Yvonne.

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  6. Beverly Stowe McClure2 July 2020 at 11:29

    What a beautiful poem for your grandsone. Being a grandma is so exciting. Have a lovely day. Take care.

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    1. nashvillecats22 July 2020 at 12:33

      I can well remember Josh being born it was lovely and my husband was so full of plans for him........but two months later hubby passed away. He would have been so proud of Joshua also the other three grandchildren that came later.

      You also take care Beverly.
      Yvonne.

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