Here’s an innocent child,our grandson, his heart broken because he had misplaced his blankie. To him this is his best friend, the comfort zone in his life. My heart was breaking too as I helped him search, soon the blankie was found. I captured the most precious smile through the sparkle and tears of his fulfilled heart. All he needs is his blankie, not too much to ask for. Ever so thankful as he snuggled it close to him yet so willing when asked to share it with me. Tell me what’s more precious then an innocent little child.
A Blankie For Me
He said Please, I need my blankie,
As he looked into my face,
His little eyes were filled with tears,
my heart was in a race.
I’ll help you search, I said so quick,
I panicked and my heart felt sick,
Where could they be not too far away,
He needs his blankie near him everyday.
He reached out his arms for a hug,
And with my heart he began to tug,
He whispered softly, “I Love You Nan,”
I returned these words to this young man.
I said here’s your blankie, and with a smile,
He stole my heart, this precious child.
He walks away , he’s in his comfort zone,
He snuggles his blankie,he’s no longer alone.
I’ll keep this picture , long in my mind,
Of an innocent child, so lost in time,
Just a blankie to snuggle close,
The comfort zone he needs the most.
I hope these days he’ll not erase,
Of all the loved shared within these days.
An innocent child, a gentle young man,
Who’s stolen the heart, of this dear Nan.
Oh, this tugged at my heartstrings! I have been involved in the same type of search as it is a serious matter indeed! Although my grandchildren are in their teens now it seems like yesterday that "blankie" played such a major part in their lives.
Cute pic...I had this beat up little Teddy Bear that eventually mom got rid of...Your grandson is a lucky young man, but you had better buy a baseball bat to beat the girls off when he grows up, that blond hair and those blue eyes(?) are going to make him very popular...Peace thru the Write, Ed & Rufuz
He's stolen my heart too. My granddaughter is 5 months old today. She sucks her fingers and has not latched onto a blankie yet. But oh, I think her mother still sleeps with hers. lol. Wonderfully, excellent poem. Liz
Awwww! He is so very precious! My daughter would do that, carry around one special blanket everywhere she went. Your poem immortalizes both your grandson and this special moment in time....
Most precious and oh so beautiful.
Great gift your grandson and to be a Nan
It hasn't happened to me yet but I know my heart will be just as smitten as yours...smile
Given so completely and unconditionally...Rose this is heartfelt.
Continued blessings always,
~Gwendolyn
Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2007
Loved the picture.
I guess the only thing that changes as we grow up is the "blanket".
Nicely done. I'm a sucker for anything to do with kids!
My best regards,
Chris
Oh this is so sweet it brought back
Memories of my kids and their
Security blanket
Your grandson is a sweetheart!
Excellent tone and flow great vividness!
Beautiful write!
Love Peace and hugssss....Morning Star
Such a loving write, and the picture is priceless. It is amazing how something so seeminly insignificant can generate such peace -- the kindness of others.
Blessings,
Kathy
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2007
These are those precious memories we keep forever in our minds, no matter how old we get... they remain. God Bless, love holly
so very precious--my children all had blankies--so very sad when they couldn't find them or when they sat in front of the dryer waiting for them to be dry--
What a precious, precious write, and what a precious little guy he is! What a cutie! AWWWW! Very well done, Rose; glad he found his "blankie"! Kids that age need something to hold onto as they naviagate this often-scary world; they need the assurance that they are loved and that they are safe.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
The innocense of children can break down our heart's resistance like nothing else on this earth. You captured this thought perfectly in your write and though your prewrite was lovely this poem and the lovable little guy in the picture with his blankie made it unnecessary...great write Rose.
hugs
Cuz
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2007
Oh my,.. beautiful writing sweet lady,what a handsome little boy he is ...Awwwwwwwwwww ,so sweet this is Rose...have a wonderful day sweet lady....Hugsss
Love,
Chanti Lace
Rose,
This is a sweet one.
My daughters Blankie started out as a blankie and by the time she was done with it it was about the size of a hand towell, Her mom could only wash it at night when she was asleep...LOL
Nothing could ever be more precious than any child. In a way we are all like children trying to exist in our own comfort zone. Beautiful write my friend and best of luck with your precious grandchild. Blessings Always, Paul.
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Most precious and oh so beautiful.
Great gift your grandson and to be a Nan
It hasn't happened to me yet but I know my heart will be just as smitten as yours...smile
Given so completely and unconditionally...Rose this is heartfelt.
Continued blessings always,
~Gwendolyn
I guess the only thing that changes as we grow up is the "blanket".
Nicely done. I'm a sucker for anything to do with kids!
My best regards,
Chris
Dan
Memories of my kids and their
Security blanket
Your grandson is a sweetheart!
Excellent tone and flow great vividness!
Beautiful write!
Love Peace and hugssss....Morning Star
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means a world to a little one! Such a Sweet write.,,Christine
(((HUGS))) to you and your grandson, love, Karla.
Of an innocent child, so lost in time,
Just a blankie, to snuggle close,
The comfort zone he needs the most.
I think he needs his very loving, Nan, too! And what a marvelous picture to keep.
Blessings,
Kathy
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Sendin' you Newfie style hugs, Texas-style! :)
George
hugs
Cuz
Love,
Chanti Lace
This is a sweet one.
My daughters Blankie started out as a blankie and by the time she was done with it it was about the size of a hand towell, Her mom could only wash it at night when she was asleep...LOL
Walt
Nothing could ever be more precious than any child. In a way we are all like children trying to exist in our own comfort zone. Beautiful write my friend and best of luck with your precious grandchild. Blessings Always, Paul.