So, there he was, April 20, 1945, in (PLACE),
and the hospital happily resounded to: "It's a boy!",
truly, he was his parent's dreams personified,
in every way, he was their pride and joy.
Seriously, I would like us to be in more of a relationship,
I'd like to explore just where this journey ends,
but just in case, just in case that never happens,
I want you to know I'm also happy to be just friends.
I see you as a peace bringer,
Building from an inner strength,
I guess these words need explaining,
And maybe, at length.
I'll never forget the marina nor the sunset,
as the sun was setting I announced our new dawn,
and I'd like to thank for our miracle child,
I felt complete on the day that he was born.
And I guess we were always looking in the wrong places,
but my parent's hopes were right all that time,
and they say that everything happens for a reason,
well, I know you are the reason in my rhyme.
I see you as a peace bringer,
Building from an inner strength,
I guess these words need explaining,
And maybe, at length.
They found some problems that I'd been fighting for years,
and this meant that I could no longer give birth
it broke my heart I couldn't give you a child of your own,
it was about then I found out your true and honest worth.
Every week, she watches my daughter while I work,
and it was not easy, caring for a child on my own,
but (NAME) has always loved me so unconditionally,
I'm very grateful for all the love that she's shown.
(NAME) had numerous stories about her childhood,
the farm, walking to school and having the first Model T,
and I remember as a child myself, trips to Aunt (NAME),
we'd play with the cousins (and that was a great place to be).
Ah, Mignonne, in how few hours,
The petals of her purple flowers
All have faded, fallen, died;
Sad Nature, mother ruinous,
That seest thy fair child perish thus
'Twixt matin song and even tide.
You see, you've grown up so beautifully,
and remember, I've know you since you were a child,
but I must admit, at times, you've worried me,
and there were parts of you that had grown a little wild.
Our child will have a wonderful mother,
you are caring, loving, thoughtful and kind,
and I'm looking forward to our future,
our three destinies are forever entwined.
I'm proud to be your "favourite" first grandchild,
and that's what you tell everyone I know,
you then go into detail what I did as a child,
I guess you've always been proud watching me grow.
(NAME) had numerous stories about her childhood,
the farm, walking to school and having the first Model T,
and I remember as a child myself, trips to Aunt Zetta's,
we'd play with the cousins (and that was a great place to be).
And I guess we were always looking in the wrong places,
but my parent's hopes were right all that time,
and they say that everything happens for a reason,
well, I know you are the reason in my rhyme.
She was from (PLACE), she was an awesome bowler,
Swedish heritage but became an Italian through and through,
she was proud of her large family (she was an only child),
and all twenty Eight say: "(NAME), we're very proud of you"
(NAME) had numerous stories about her childhood,
the farm, walking to school and having the first Model T,
and I remember as a child myself, trips to Aunt (NAME),
we'd play with the cousins (and that was a great place to be).
building parent child relationship
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