TO MY GRANDSON, IN BIRTHDAY

in #family7 years ago

“There are fathers who do not love their children; there is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson.” - Victor Hugo.

Ayo, two years ago today you were born
Thereby making me your Grandpa
Ecstatic, I raced upstairs, downstairs and back up again
-being home alone - seeking whom to share the joy!

In a sense, it’s true a grandchild is the reward one gets
For all one did right in one’s life
The consequences of those things having been paid for

Josh, when years ago your Mama’s infant hands I held
I knew no doubt the Universe loved me
But when now your infant hand I clasp
I sing for joy the Universe is mine

You animate our hearts with laughter
While I tickle your little fancy
You assuage our ways with confidence
As your lips part in childlike smile
And freshen our quantum joy
With your happy chirpy laughter

Child of my child, as you slowly but surely grow into a man
Keepsake these words at doorstep of your heart:
To live, to love, to be happy at all times
For life gives no guarantee that morrow will be happy

When time with me shall be ripe
Let this be keepsake
To read and to smile
Knowing that Grandpa’s words ring true
As you show your child’s child
These words couched by your once-upon-a-time Grandpa

As you traverse these planes your purpose to fulfill
May the eye of Heaven shine upon your brow, warmly
May the breath of the Universe blow behind you, gently
May the rains shower your shoulders, ever so lightly
And may the earth surrender itself to your feet, gracefully

And, as you celebrate your TWO
May God cocoon you, today and for all time, in the palm of His Hands

With love from me,

Your Grandpa

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happy birthday to you grandson ,God bless bless him always
Grandpapa weldone sir

Thank you. So much fun being a Geepee!

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Nice words words from granpapilo.

Happy Birthday Sunny Jr.!!!🍨

Thanks, ma bro

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Awwwwwnnn......
This is so cute!!!!
I'm so blushing right now.
Can't even think of words to say thank you grandpa @sungbojus

Hahahahahaha... the joys of a grandpa...!

Happy birthday young man. May this year be a leap for you unto greater things. Much love

Amen. Great thanks, bro.

Beautiful rendition. Your grandson is so lucky to have a grandpa, who love him this much, and is not ashamed to say it. In our African society, it is a bit difficult for fathers to express how much they love their children, much more, grandchildren. Wishing you more of God's blessings sir. May he grow to know and appreciate how much he is loved and cherished

Thank you @vwoke, for your wonderful comments. I think the reason African fathers rarely openly display love to their own direct children is not because they love them less but because of the erroneous thinking that such might render the children weaklings. This is because at Fatherhood they're still learning the ropes. On the other hand, you'll observe that at grandfatherhood they openly show the affection for the grandchildren. This is partly a way to pay for not showing it directly to their own children and partly due to a dim, nostalgic recollection of how they too started out in life - the joyful, blissful, abandon-care-freedom and fun of the young child.

Thank you for your kind thoughts and best wishes for my grandson, @vwoke.

You are welcome sir

Happy birthday, Little one. Grow in grace amidst the love of a doting family.

Thank you for your generous comments, @anamarie.

Happy birthday my birthday mate,God bless you real good

Amen. And you too.

Happy birthday to your grandson. Hmmn....The joy of being a grandpa👍

Yes o. Great joy!