grandchildren

someone said this is

grandchildren's week

as if there is a week that isn't

grandchildren

daniel and emma anne

interpret and fulfill

our dreams

every day

every week

they write on

our hearts

the good news of childhood

new life constant discovery

joy of play the moon the stars

pride in accomplishment

money from the tooth fairy

they tell us stories of

the presence of elves gnomes

leprechauns

imaginary friends and

friends next door

school and church

games swimming sledding

adventures from books

adventures from travel

they give us

the love of fish

the love of dolls

the music of guitar

the twirling of dance

the magic of wonder

it may be

grandchildren's week

in the world

but in my heart

which they make glad

it is grandchildren's week

year decade century

grandchildren all the time

grandchildren eternally!

for them,

thanks be!

grandma christie, 1-23-11