My grandchild's like...
A butterfly.87 total reviews
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Roy,
Such a beautiful dedication to your grandson, and daughter too. I love your added notes about him being so sensitive. A great quality to possess in these hardened times.
Beautiful entry. Good luck in the contest.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jackie (*;*)
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Hi, Roy,
Such a beautiful dedication to your grandson, and daughter too. I love your added notes about him being so sensitive. A great quality to possess in these hardened times.
Beautiful entry. Good luck in the contest.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jackie (*;*)
Comment Written 23-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks again Jackie, for this delightful review and most gracious comments, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Lovinia
Hello Roy
A simple, elegant and delightful poem as tribute to your beloved grandson. He does sound like a beautiful boy in heart and soul, as well as good-looking like his granddad. :)) I love the photograph ... a special moment between mother and son. Your phrasing is magic and alive with very apt descriptions of a lively little boy and his gentle nature.
"My grandchild's like a butterfly,
a flitting vapour floating by, " .... 'a flitting vapour floating by' .... surreal and so expressive. Though I can hardly single these lines out, all the rest are just as good, "dancing jewels in raindrops' flight". A beautiful couplet to create a fine conclusion. So few words, yet I feel I know your grandson to his complete essence.
This is a spectacular poem and reminds me of my youngest son, perhaps at a slightly younger age, he burst into tears when Bambi's mother was shot and jumped into my arms. Even today, twenty years later, he is sensitive and so kind, a gentle soul, yet with inner strength. Lovely work and I wish you the best of luck for the contest. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Hello Roy
A simple, elegant and delightful poem as tribute to your beloved grandson. He does sound like a beautiful boy in heart and soul, as well as good-looking like his granddad. :)) I love the photograph ... a special moment between mother and son. Your phrasing is magic and alive with very apt descriptions of a lively little boy and his gentle nature.
"My grandchild's like a butterfly,
a flitting vapour floating by, " .... 'a flitting vapour floating by' .... surreal and so expressive. Though I can hardly single these lines out, all the rest are just as good, "dancing jewels in raindrops' flight". A beautiful couplet to create a fine conclusion. So few words, yet I feel I know your grandson to his complete essence.
This is a spectacular poem and reminds me of my youngest son, perhaps at a slightly younger age, he burst into tears when Bambi's mother was shot and jumped into my arms. Even today, twenty years later, he is sensitive and so kind, a gentle soul, yet with inner strength. Lovely work and I wish you the best of luck for the contest. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
Comment Written 23-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thank you, this is such a beautifully expressed review, and indeed, you did capture the essence of Zach. He is the double of my wife and his mother rolled into one, already a budding fine musician, athlete, when my daughter was the same age, she played her flute by ear, went on to achieve a music degree, I hane no doubt the very nature of our Lord is imprinted on their souls, hearts and minds, as your son is, as per Is. 54:13, a stunning review, so much grace Lovi, thank you, I won't forget this, bless you, Roy.
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Hi Roy
My pleasure ... I loved your poem, and what a fine role model you must be. Music and sports ... a nice combination. Upbringing plays a major role in a child's development ... to grow up in a loving environment is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive. Both your daughter and grandson are a credit to you and your wife. I also love how you can express your huge big-hearted love in your work. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
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Thank you for these precious and gracious words, Lovi, the only rights that God gives us, is the right to love, a difficult assignment, and it sounds like you have done this with your boy, despite difficulties, so well done, you, I have a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to share with me, it is always easier to do it this way, bless you, Roy.
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
What would we do without our wonderful grand children. I enjoyed this post and wish you the best in your writing prompt.
Loys
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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What would we do without our wonderful grand children. I enjoyed this post and wish you the best in your writing prompt.
Loys
Comment Written 23-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks again,Loyd, for this delightful review and most gracious comments, and the well wishes, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
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My pleasure. I would love for you to take a look at my posts when you can, thanks. Loyd
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Sure Loyd
Comment from Jennpenn
This is so tender and sweet. You have a way of tapping into what really matters in this world, and marveling in it.
This line is pure magic:
dancing jewels in raindrops' flight
I can picture shimmering raindrops as I read these words.
You have an (seemingly effortless) ability to take what others would consider the "everyday" things in life, and transform them into something special and marvelous. I aim to achieve with my prose all that you have accomplished with your poetry.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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This is so tender and sweet. You have a way of tapping into what really matters in this world, and marveling in it.
This line is pure magic:
dancing jewels in raindrops' flight
I can picture shimmering raindrops as I read these words.
You have an (seemingly effortless) ability to take what others would consider the "everyday" things in life, and transform them into something special and marvelous. I aim to achieve with my prose all that you have accomplished with your poetry.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thank you Jenn, I am grateful for this beautifully worded review, and lovely comments and stars, my blessings, Roy.
Comment from MissMerri
What an amazing and touching description of a young child, tender and pure, delicate as a butterfly yet active as a dragonfly. I truly loved the expression, "his spirit pure as an angel's sigh." How descriptive! This is a delightful take on the butterfly theme, original and creative. I enjoyed this so much.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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What an amazing and touching description of a young child, tender and pure, delicate as a butterfly yet active as a dragonfly. I truly loved the expression, "his spirit pure as an angel's sigh." How descriptive! This is a delightful take on the butterfly theme, original and creative. I enjoyed this so much.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks Addonna , for this beautiful review, lovely and gracious comments and great stars, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from paperwait
Well written poem by a man who obviously loves his grandson. He looks like his mother and, I might add, like his grandfather too. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Well written poem by a man who obviously loves his grandson. He looks like his mother and, I might add, like his grandfather too. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks again, for this delightful review and most gracious comments, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Dawny53
What a beautiful entry! It comes away from the norm in a way that is pure love.. a delight to read, emotion at it's finest.. good luck wishes to you..
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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What a beautiful entry! It comes away from the norm in a way that is pure love.. a delight to read, emotion at it's finest.. good luck wishes to you..
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks again Dawny, for this delightful review and most gracious comments, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Pyrrho
I just finished reviewing a poem about butterflies and commenting that they are a common stimulant for poetry, and here is one where, if not the stimulant, it is a least related to same. a pleasant read, my friend.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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I just finished reviewing a poem about butterflies and commenting that they are a common stimulant for poetry, and here is one where, if not the stimulant, it is a least related to same. a pleasant read, my friend.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks for the great review, and great commentsI appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
roy: I like the awesome comparison of the butterfly to your grandson. So full of energy and life and gentleness. I like your rhymes and beat...zap, nap, flight, light.
Kids are dancing jewels. Well written and fun! flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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roy: I like the awesome comparison of the butterfly to your grandson. So full of energy and life and gentleness. I like your rhymes and beat...zap, nap, flight, light.
Kids are dancing jewels. Well written and fun! flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2015
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Thanks for this delightful review and most gracious comments, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Deniz22
Wonderful poem, brother Roy, and a grand subject as well. What a blessing to have a Godly heritage...whether his or yours. May he always experience the blessing of the Lord our righteousness...:)
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2015
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Wonderful poem, brother Roy, and a grand subject as well. What a blessing to have a Godly heritage...whether his or yours. May he always experience the blessing of the Lord our righteousness...:)
Comment Written 22-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2015
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Thank you for this most encouraging, upbeat, and supportive, review and comments, I pray Psalm 112:2 and Isaiah 54:13 for them! Thanks Dennis for the lovely thoughts and stars, and your unflinching support, blessings, Roy.