Love’s Arrival (A Grandfather’s Reflection)

 I. Awaiting You

I yearn for you, dear child, to grace our days.

For in this world of wonders, we shall meet.

In your breath, life’s gentle grace will be sweet.

You’ll bloom and grow through every tender phase.

With every smile, you’ll light our path anew,

Within your eyes, the stars begin to gleam.

My grandchild dear, my joy, my cherished dream,

To inspire us in all we say and do.

A glimpse of you will brighten every room,

Your fingers curling gently round my thumb.

Your laughter sounds like morning birds in bloom,

Soft cheeks pressed close against this face well-worn.

So come, sweet child, your grandpa waits with grace,

To hold you close and kiss your precious face.

 I. Now That You’re here

We yearned for you, our cherished one, to come.

In verses past, I dreamed you'd light my days,

And now you’re here, in sweet and wondrous ways,

A gift of love from both your dad and mum.

Each smile you share ignites my heart anew,

Your gaze, a spark that stars would gladly keep.

The joy once dreamt is now profoundly deep,

Inspiring me in everything I do.

You shine anew in every waking sight,

With eyes that mirror your dear mother’s grace.

Your voice, a song that brightens time and place,

A force of love in morning, noon, and night.

So now, dear child, you’ve made my heart your own.

In you, the seeds of all my dreams have grown.