Just something to read

I write little rhymes and stories for my grandchildren, which of course they never see! I'm thinking of doing illustrations to accompany them. Not in pursuit of anything, just something for them to remember me by. I wrote this little poem the other day and every detail in it is true.



The old man and boy, silhouettes on a hill
Overlooking the river, by the old paper mill
The old man tells stories, and truths from the past
And silly adventures, to make the boy laugh

The boy smiles and says, grandad, tell me again
That story you told where, the boy has my name
And the old man smiles back, at those innocent eyes
And somehow he too, has that feeling inside

He says didn't I tell you, there's much more to it
Just wait till you hear, this very last bit
And a thrilling adventure begins to unfold
As the sun gently fades from yellow to gold

And the path by the river is an old railway line
Near the small private road with the no entry sign
Past the old gaswork door painted pillar box red
To the house on the corner for supper and bed

a reply to: Mendix

That's touching, Mendix. In time, I'm sure your grandchildren will come to appreciate the legacy you leave them. Don't stop writing... and drawing.

a reply to: Encia222

Thanks Encia, you are very kind.

I was in two minds about posting anything given the madness lol.

Regards midicon

a reply to: Mendix

Very nice!

a reply to: Triple333

Thank you Triple!

Just thought, best ignore the insanity and prepare to be eviscerated lol.

a reply to: Mendix

Beautiful.

I think ignoring the insanity is a good idea.
Sort of thinking of staying in this sub forum for a while.

a reply to: FullHeathen

Thank you for saying that!

There's a sort of magic sometimes when kids identify and get caught up in a story.

It's good for me too. I can see his eyes light up and he is the boy in the adventure.

What more could I ask?

Thanks again FullHeathen!

a reply to: Mendix

Yes, the insanity!

originally posted by: Triple333
a reply to: Mendix

Yes, the insanity!

Got to love the insanity Triple lol.

Thank you Mendix for sharing a wonderful poem.

a reply to: Warpstone

Thank you in return Warpstone for those kind words!