I went to see the grandkids and although they ran to me with open arms and all the kisses and hugs a Nanny can hold, I noticed as they looked past me and a little voice said, Where is my Poppy. I assured them he would be home soon and the smile that they gave was for Poppy alone. They aren't quite old enough to understand that Poppy's job takes him away often.
I Miss My Poppy
Today I heard a little voice, I turned and saw a tear, I asked what could be wrong, He looked with words to share . I really miss my poppy, Can't wait for his return, I then wiped away that little tear, and my heart began to burn. Such innocence a child has, Love deep within his heart, To shed a tear for dear old poppy, Not wanting to be apart. Your Poppy will be home real soon, He'll hold you in his arms, He'll hug and cuddle you, And love you with his charm. For everywhere that Poppy goes, He takes you in his heart, Cause your Poppy misses you dear too, And never wants to be apart. So wipe away those tears now, Put a smile on for Pop to see, Because it means so much to him, To see that you're happy. Nanny I won't shed another tear, Cause Poppy will soon be home, I know that he will hold me tight, We'll never again be alone.
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Reviewed by Jess Lajoy (Reader)
Reviewed on August 10, 2009
I love this poem. I just lost my poppy. This poem makes me feel so much better; Thank you. So much. I cannot express to you how much better this made me felt today. I've already cried more than there is water in the ocean, and this made me feel so much better.
Dear Cuz this one really hits home for my grandchildren as most on the den know also call me Poppy, and JLee my little darling is always saying the same thing to Nanny if I am away or to me if Nanny is away. The beauty is those those few words tell you deep in your heart how much you are loved.
great write
The familiar lament of dual-career parents raising children is, "I just can't do it all." The Libra Solution provides an alternative - a more satisfying and sustainable work and life approach - to the overwrought modern day norm.
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The familiar lament of dual-career parents raising children is, "I just can't do it all." The Libra Solution provides an alternative - a more satisfying and sustainable work and life approach - to the overwrought modern day norm.
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Jess
thanks
dan
great write
Fee