An enviable wealth.

A Grandfathers portfolio.

Is not their laughter the pouring of gold?
Put it away.
The beauty of this kiss must never be sold
Put it away too
This tiny hand in mine, an investment for all time
Make it safe. Put it away.

Look at the riches in this smile. What artistry!
Yes, put it away
I am assured of more, all promised to me.
They too will be saved
Observe the lines of this face. The mouth with the laughter trace
Careful now! Make it safe, put it away

This head of curles, couldn't you just leave your fingers there?
Yes, put them away.
There are two boys and two girls. There's music in all they say
Listen, I'll get them to speak. Oh, just listen to that?
They'll talk all through the day. Their makers are exceptional people.
Be careful, they're special. Put them away.

Wait! Watch as they climb on my knee. See how they kiss my cheek?
And say how much they love me? I could listen for a week.
What price would you place on that?
Now, see how they snuggle? I can't believe how comfortable they feel
As if they have been made to measure. No! I've changed my mind.
These are a treasure I want near. I'll keep them here.

Reviews

[Bryan Sefton]

I admire and respect you for stepping forward when you were needed. I too have many fond memories of their growing up. Memories which I(and Glenys, my wife) deliberately built up. Every Saturday I would make a big pan of soup for when they arrived. Vegetable, tomato, mulligatawny,. mushroom. I still smile when I think of them tucking into it with crusty bread. I can still hear them running in shouting "what soup is it today Grandad?" Magical.

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate the sentiment here Bryan. I have four grandchildren, raised three of them and they have enriched my life beyond all measure. Feel really blessed, that I had that opportunity. Three of my grandchildren are adults, but they are still treasure. The cups of tea, the flowers, the hugs. Who needs any other type of wealth. Pleased to hear you are having such fun with yours. Your poem has the feel good factor, much needed on challenging times.

Chris