Amazing Gracie

[Mister Pappy]

I've lived this life long enough to know

the sweet smell of jasmine

and the beauty of snow.

The warmth of a fire in bitter cold,

and the sound of laughter

have lifted my soul.

I've sat beneath the giant oak trees.

I've counted the stars.

I've prayed on my knees.

I'm no stranger to the gifts of God;

the caress of his angels,

in whose presence I'm awed.

Then heaven smiled, and now I know

the kisses of children,

and how they glow.

The best of all that life can give

has been the time

I've spent with them.

I am a man who's growing old,

but there's more to come

so I've been told.

Today she called me by my name.

She's a new baby princess.

My heart she has claimed.

I'll call her name Gracie.

She's a sweet little lady.

She is, you see, my first grandbaby.

What I would give to hold you near.

To feel your heart beat against my breast.

and wipe away your crocodile tears.

With all my love,

Pappy

[Overcame Faith]

Very nice poem. I like the structure you employed.

 

It sounds like you deserve congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter. So, congratulations Mister Grandpappy

[foolish girl]

ohhh.

 

congratulations Pappy.

 

Will you get to see her, or is she from your sons and secluded?

 

I think that you are beautiful.

[Mister Pappy]

Will you get to see her, or is she from your sons and secluded?

I do not get to see her. I only hope she seeks out her roots when she is older.

[foolish girl]

Will you get to see her, or is she from your sons and secluded?

I do not get to see her. I only hope she seeks out her roots when she is older.

 

I am sorry to hear that Pappy dear. It just kills me that anyone could exclude you. I hope that she is a strong-willed girl. I hope she finds you.

[Mister Pappy]

I hope she finds you.

She will, and I will help her.