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Grandpa?...God's Talking
by Georg E Mateos → (All Poetry by Georg E Mateos)
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As we get old we discover that we don't know everything, like when we were young we thought we knew it all.
A few of you have presented or talk to us with pride about becoming Grandparents, so, this one is dedicated to all of you.


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When we are very old and look around
at what we were so attached, our life…
we remember, younger, knowing all,
until, being a Grandpa, we see the child,
curiously inspecting all things that moves,
the first steps of experiencing life,
and his little finger will gentle touch,
will prod, trying to the thing to do no harm.

We close our eyes and remember,
Oh! yes it’s a been a very long long time,
when we crouched down to inspect
the travels up and down of a little ant,
and our nostrils suddenly remember
that special smell that toddlers had,
maybe is a perfume made of innocence
that mothers put on their beloved child.

Rocking chair, with watchful old eyes
we see the little offspring we were once,
looking down and things that moved
and knew nothing about Creator God,
but He was showing us an old picture
of ourselves when he made us the child,
so one day we could close our eyes
and have no regrets saying that goodbye.

He had granted me one more last look,
at what existence was all about,
from the beautiful rose that withers
to the purest snow that’s melting down,
with that curious little child in front of me,
a blue print of generations way way back,
saying to me that the wrongs were forgiven,
just close your eyes, that child…is Paradise.






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 Reviews of "Grandpa?...God's Talking"
Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on June 13, 2008
I was a grandparent at the age of 38 but am almost 64 and am not yet a great grand like some of my friends are. Been telling my one married granddaughter When can I become a grandmother. She could care less. Maybe she should read this poem. Life is so short, but i guess when time is right she will present me with one. I am so looking forward to it, mostly I don't look forward to much of anything.

Reviewed by Southern Comfort
Reviewed on September 5, 2007
Gorgie! You jusr get more beautiful with each write! LOVE YOU! SC

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on September 5, 2007
I too remember that freah baby smell. In a way we are also spiritual parents and children to everyone that reads or looks at our art. We can influence their thoughts, show them something we felt or saw, and then open their eyes to the revelation that although this world has its ups and downs, there truly is a love that binds us all.

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
George I agree that special scent of a
baby it's so beautiful I think it's a perfumed made
From a Mothers love After all babies are created out of love
And that eye innocence Is such a beautiful gift!
George when I was borne I didn't know anything
And now that I;m old I still don't know anything lol
Love Peace and many hugssss to you...Morning Star

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Really beautiful Georg...an eye on innocence...reflection on curiosity...should never be lost in later years but yet remembered through the eyes of child.
John

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Well done, Georg, well done!

Thanks,
Dan

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Beautiful write. Lady J

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Curiosity - looms greatly for children. It is the beginning of wisdom.

It is apparent [to me] that you are wise and delight in your grandchildren's curiosity. You are blest to relive such an incredible time in your life through them.

Kathy

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
When I was born, Georg, I knew I didn't know anything - now, at my age, I know even less. You are deliciously sentimental dear friend.
Blessings ...
Richard

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Thanks for sharing this Georg...heartfelt offering!!

Love Granny Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Both Grandpas and Grandchildren, are very cool!

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
A beautiful walk with a mature man who understands what's improtant in life is truly a blessing to all! Love Holly

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
So tender and beautiful, thankyou for making me cry happy tears!
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
"just close your eyes, that child…is Paradise."

What an ending to a beautiful journey through the eyes of an insightful Grandfather...absolutely touching write Georg~
Loved it!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Simply beautiful, Georg; well done! Love the pic! Precious!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
A nice reflective poem, Georg...

enjoyed...




Art Sun...

Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Georg,

This generation rests in the hope of our children and their children. Beautiful, gentle reminder.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
A gentle look at the now and then of when we were growing up and looking at our off spring and how they look at the world and as grandparents also.

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
I enjoy watching my beautufl grandchildren
as they live and learn with their built in innocent curiosity
Thank you George for sharing this wonderful gem
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Bravo! Thank yo for this one Georg. A great picture of birth and future, final journey portrayed. "maybe the perfume of innocence" turns into the clogne of maturity and realization.
My best regards,
Chris

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on September 4, 2007
Thank you Georg, lest we ever forget.

Walot


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