a poem to my newborn first grandson, Lucas...

On March, 2013, we got the best gift in the world: our first grandchild... a boy named Lukas. The picture is of him the day after he was born. We intend to spoil him rotten.

b"h 

6 March 2013

I hold an angel close to me -- 

His head upon my arm -- 

Pretending I protection be -- 

Him keeping free from harm.

But as we are -- I see there is 

No safety in this room -- 

Compared to comfort once was his -- 

Inside dear mother's womb. 

Reviews

[Carissa Marie]

Such a sweet poem. especially since I love babies so much. Thank you for this. -Maki

[Firestone Feinberg]

So you got even with me, what? Just kidding. Thank you for your kindness. Babies... nothin' like 'em! --david

[Carissa Marie]

hahaha. yeahp. babies are the best gifts from God. :D

[SHEEMA HUQ]

it is a pleasure to read a moving tribute such as this

[Firestone Feinberg]

Dear Sheema, Thank you so much for your sweet and care--full words! --David

[Cherrie Palmer]

life anew stirs the soul and makes young the heart and what a story it shall be:) Congratulations

[Firestone Feinberg]

Dear Cherrie,
You are right... I said to a member of the poetry group I belong to that I began to feel like an old man when I became a grandpa. He told me that it was just the opposite, that being a grandfather makes one young again. It's true. I am more alive now than I was -- thanks to this miracle baby. Thanks so much for your warmth and your kindness. -- david

[Cherrie Palmer]

that's a fact that is why you see grandmas and grandpas alike outside with kids doing stuff they did when they were young.

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~ wow... congratulations, sir... i so wish my grandfather had written this poem for me when i was born... it would've been the most beautiful present i ever received from him... i'm sure Lucas will absolutely love this poem when he reads it... and loves it already when it's read out to him... congratulations again... i am suddenly reminded of the day when my nephew was born... and the poem my brother (his father) wrote for him... thank you for reminding me of precious moments by sharing your precious moments on this site... so very sweet of you... :)

[Firestone Feinberg]

THANK YOU, serah, for your sweet words and your sweet memories and your dear kindness. I am very touched by everything you said -- so warm you are. I do love this baby so; he has captured my heart forever. What a blessing. How generous of you to say all these wonderful things and reveal your full heart to me. I am stunned -- and grateful. --David

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~ the privilege is all mine, sir... and, thank you so much for seeing my heart in my words... i'm ecstatic... :)

[Frieda P]

So touchingingly beautiful...Congratulaltions!

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thank you so much Frieda. Really -- he wrote this poem -- the inspiration was the whole thing. We love him so much we can't believe it! Have a great day! --David

[Frieda P]

Wow, he's a genius already! My pleasure. :-) Enjoy!

[An Ordinary Woman]

he is BEAUTIFUL, btw. I just noticed the pic.

[Firestone Feinberg]

thanks, dear. he is very alert for a boy his age. we are so proud of him and his parents too. btw i love your sneakers!. Be well --David

[An Ordinary Woman]

special moment for sure as evident by daddy's wonderful poem. Soo nice to see this up here. You're a special one too.

[Sami Khalil]

Cogratulations. handsome like his grandfather. A good tribute that he will appreciate when he grows up ...:)

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thaks, Sami, for your congratulations and for your warm response to Lucas's poem; certainly he wrote it -- not I... (I've written three poems to him already and strongly suspect more are to come.) Be well, kind sir! --David

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, kind sir...:)

[Leslie Philibert]

Your grandson has the same birthday as I do.! Congratulations !

[Firestone Feinberg]

Well then, Happy Birthday; certainly it is the best of days. Thank you for your congrats and for sharing your birthday with our dear grand-baby! Sincerely, David

[Marie]

Congratulations.

Yes, the womb is safe--but the world is better.

[Firestone Feinberg]

Dear Marie, Thanks so much for reading the poem and for your optimistic comment. I will listen to you. Well -- the world is a better place also for Lucas's entry! Thanks again. --David