Hi, my name is Bentley
seven years old am I
handsome, smart, beautiful dark eyes
my favorite food is cheesy french fries
my great-grandma gives me the biggest hugs
takes lots of pictures of me for which I mug
I help her with the new tech
like how to turn on my tablet
she asks about my brother and sisters
and I reassure her they aren't special like me
great-grandma insists I have an old soul, though
I have no wrinkles or gray hair
but with her, I take great care
while walking together, I tenderly hold her hand
and warn her of shifting sand
must help her when she stands
she tires easily and our time together is short
one day soon our visits will abort
mom says she has illness in her heart
will she remember me after she departs???
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| Writing Prompt |
Through the eyes of a child (under 12): In any style of poem, be the child describing time spent with a grandmother or grandfather. The poem could be a description of relationship, emotions, activities etc. Fact or fiction. |
Author Notes
The boy pictured is NOT my great-grandson but a borrowed picture from MKFlood. Thank you MK! I admired the 'super hero look' for this poem. The poem is 100% true. Thank you for reading. Please vote in this contest.
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